Director of Youth Ministry

Covenant Seminary; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading church in Oklahoma City seeks a Director of Youth Ministry to lead youth engagement and operational responsibilities. This full-time role requires a strong commitment and involves planning events, developing volunteer teams, and ensuring effective communication with families. Successful candidates will exemplify strong leadership and a passion for youth development, driving a welcoming environment for all students.

Benefits

Vacation up to four weeks annually

Tuition assistance for ministry training

Qualifications

• Experience motivating and leading teams of volunteers to minister to youth.
• Operational experience with vendors and logistics.
• Build a ministry culture that welcomes youth from diverse schools.

Responsibilities

• Engage youth through weekly events and discipleship meetings.
• Oversee church facility maintenance and volunteer logistics.
• Preach and participate in church events as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Description:The Director of Youth Ministry at City Presbyterian Church is afull-time member of the church staff, responsibleprimarilyfor the Youth Ministry ofourchurch, 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.

Responsibilities:Youth Ministry(70% of the job)

-Student/Youth Engagement

oWednesday Night Large Group – weekly planning, teaching, set-up

oSunday Morning – facilitateweeklygroupcheck-ins with youth

oWeekly parent/student communications

oWeekly 1:1 & small group discipleship meetings

oCoordinate monthly youth-service days with Restore OKC

oDevelop, recommend, and maintain ministry budget

-Special Events

oPlan and execute special youth events (e.g. weekend Winter Retreat, week-long summer camps, Six Flags trip, etc.)

oPlan and execute semi-annual fundraisers (e.g. service auction, trivia night)

oAttend weeklong Youth Leadership Training conference (yearly)

-Family Engagement

oCheck-in with new/old families of students

oAttend students’ events, i.e. plays, sports, graduations, etc.

-Leadership Development

oRecruit, coach, and support Youth Ministry volunteers – monthly meetings

oCoordinate Youth Ministry support team – quarterly meetings

Responsibilities:Operations(15% of the job)

-Facilities

oOversee maintenance staff and their work of caretaking the facilities

oOversee 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

oInterface with building-related vendors (e.g. janitorial company, utility companies, waste disposal services, contractors, etc.)

-Sunday logistics

oOversee 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

oOversee 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

- Projected start:a s early as June 2025

- Good faith commitment: at least 3 years

-Church membership:is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres

Requirements

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

-Salary:commensurate with qualifications

-Vacation:up to four weeks of vacation each year

-Tuition 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.