Director of Youth Ministry (full-time): City Presbyterian Church

Reformed Theological Seminary; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City Presbyterian Church is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministry to lead and grow its youth programs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about youth engagement and possess strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing all youth activities, managing volunteers, and fostering community relationships. This role offers the opportunity for spiritual growth and to make a significant impact in the lives of youth within the church and community.

Benefits

Vacation: up to four weeks a year

Tuition assistance for ministry training

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to youth ministry and church values.
• Experience in leading and developing teams of volunteers.
• Ability to foster a welcoming and diverse youth culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize youth ministry programs and events.
• Oversee operational logistics and support staff for church activities.
• Engage with families and community to enhance youth involvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Youth Engagement

Operational Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Director of Youth Ministry (full-time): City Presbyterian Church

Job 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.

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

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.)

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 3 years
• Church membership: is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres
• Salary: commensurate with qualifications
• Vacation: up to four weeks of vacation each year
• Tuition assistance for ministry training: available, please inquire

Position Qualifications:

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

Application Deadline

06/30/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$55k-$70k

General Information

Church/Organization Name

City Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

Church

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Description of Organization

City Presbyterian began in 2011 as a church plant with a vision to "Love God, Love People and Love the City." With no PCA churches within the city limits of Oklahoma City at that time, our founding pastors cast a vision of a reformed church living humbly and vulnerably with one another, loving God and the city well.

What began as a handful of families meeting in different church buildings throughout downtown OKC has now become an established congregation of more than 250 members with its own historic building situated near the city center. And along the way, we have planted two daughter churches!

What’s more, our youth group is thriving, reaching approximately 40 students from across the metro; our partnerships are expanding, from community development ministries to college ministries to homeless ministries and more; and our formation and discipleship ministries are multiplying beyond small groups into conferences as well as men’s and women’s events.

As we declare to ourselves and each other every week, “the Lord has made a place for us. This is the truth. Thanks be to God!”