Director of Youth Ministry

Ministrylist; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading church is seeking a Director of Youth Ministry to lead and develop the youth ministry, engage families, and handle operational responsibilities in a full-time capacity. The role requires strong leadership skills, a love for youth, and a commitment to the church's values.

Benefits

Up to four weeks of vacation

Tuition assistance available

Qualifications

• Strong love for Christ and the Church.
• Experience leading youth and volunteer teams.
• Ability to engage with diverse youth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly youth engagement activities.
• Coordinate youth events and logistics.
• Support volunteer teams in ministry.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Pastoral Care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Type: Ministry Director,Youth Director

Description: The Director of Youth Ministry at City Presbyterian Church is a full-time member of the church staff, responsible primarily for the Youth Ministry of our church, but also carries some operational responsibilities. Consisting of a range of pastoral, teaching, leadership, and administrative roles, this is an excellent position for someone pursuing ordained ministry.

Qualifications: A successful Director of Youth Ministry is characterized by the following:

• Has an abiding love for Christ, and an enduring love for Christ’s Church despite her flaws.
• Is aligned with the vision, values, and theology of City Pres.
• Possesses a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred).
• Has demonstrated experience in motivating, leading, and caring for teams of volunteers, including to minister to youth.
• Can build a youth ministry culture that welcomes kids from a diversity of schools.
• Has operational experience as well as demonstrated skill in working with vendors.

Responsibilities: Youth Ministry (70% of the job)

• Student/Youth Engagement
  • Wednesday Night Large Group – weekly planning, teaching, set-up.
  • Sunday Morning – facilitate weekly group check-ins with youth.
  • Weekly parent/student communications.
  • Weekly 1:1 & small group discipleship meetings.
  • Coordinate monthly youth-service days with Restore OKC.
  • Develop/create/vet teaching curriculum & speakers.
  • Develop, recommend, and maintain ministry budget.
• Special Events
  • Plan and execute special youth events (e.g. weekend Winter Retreat, week-long summer camps, Six Flags trip, etc.).
  • Plan and execute semi-annual fundraisers (e.g. service auction, trivia night).
  • Attend weeklong Youth Leadership Training conference (yearly).
• Family Engagement
  • Prayer for students & families.
  • Check-in with new/old families of students.
  • Attend students’ events, i.e. plays, sports, graduations, etc.
• Leadership Development
  • Recruit, coach, and support Youth Ministry volunteers – monthly meetings.
  • Coordinate Youth Ministry support team – quarterly meetings.

Responsibilities: Operations (15% of the job)

• Facilities
  • Oversee maintenance staff and their work of caretaking the facilities.
  • Oversee the volunteer Building Team
    • Lead and support their ministry of building improvements and maintenance, including the coordination of church-wide workdays.
    • Recruit, coordinate, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team.
  • Interface with building-related vendors (e.g. janitorial company, utility companies, waste disposal services, contractors, etc.).
• Sunday logistics
  • Oversee the volunteer Hospitality Team.
    • Lead and support their Sunday ministry of: setup and cleanup, welcome, procurement, mercy, and emergency response.
    • Recruit, train, coach, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team.
  • Oversee other logistics related to Sunday worship (e.g. communion preparation, offering collection, seasonal decorations, etc.).

Responsibilities: Additional Opportunities (15% of the job)

• Preach up to four times a year, as well as other speaking/teaching engagements.
• Regular 1 on 1s with Lead Pastor.
• Attend staff meetings monthly.
• Attend session meetings occasionally.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Commitment

• Hours: 40 a week (on average).
• Projected start: as early as June 2025.
• Good faith commitment: at least 2 years.
• Church membership: is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres.
• Sal ary: commensurate with qualifications.
• Vacation: up to four weeks of vacation each year.
• Tuiti on assistance for ministry training: available, please inquire.

Note: We currently have multiple positions open, so in your letter please specify the position to which you are applying.