East Side Youth Ministry Manager

Westminster Theological Seminary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums

Paid time off

403b Retirement, plus company match

Job summary

Westminster Theological Seminary is looking for a full-time Youth Ministry Manager to support and develop youth programs at East Side. This role requires strong leadership in volunteer management, teaching, and event planning.

The ideal candidate will have over two years of ministry experience and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary of $65,000 - $75,000/year along with comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in ministry or related field.
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience in public teaching or facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide relational and operational support to East Side Youth.
• Lead small group discussions and teach regularly.
• Coordinate logistics for large youth events.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Independent initiative

Public teaching or facilitation

Volunteer development

Job description

POSITION: Youth Ministry Manager

DEPARTMENT: RES Youth Ministry

DATE: Summer 2026

HOURS WORKED: Full-time, 40 hrs/week

SALARY: $65,000 - $75,000/year

FLSA: Exempt

Position Overview

The Youth Ministry Manager provides critical relational and operational support to East Side Youth. This role is designed for an emerging leader ready to take greater ownership — not just executing systems but helping to shape and improve them. The Manager carries a broader relational portfolio, takes on teaching and volunteer development responsibilities, and participates in cross-ministry planning. This person is a self-starter who brings both organizational competence and spiritual initiative, and is being developed toward greater pastoral and leadership responsibility.

Shepherding & Community Care Responsibilities

1. Routinely meet one-on-one or in small groups with East Side Youth students (about 4 per week), prioritizing new students, follow-ups, and key pastoral situations
2. Help build the volunteer team through regular touchpoints and spiritual mentorship
3. Maintain personal spiritual health and accountability by praying regularly for the ministry/church and meeting consistently with an outside mentor or counselor

Programming and Event Responsibilities

Friday Night Youth Group

1. Regularly assist in leading small group discussions and other elements such as prayer, games, and mealtime
2. Teach 2-3 times a semester with input and feedback from the team to develop your skill
3. Update attendance weekly, adding new guests, and track who needs follow ups
4. Coordinate volunteers and parents serving on Friday nights during the school year

Retreats, Summer Activities, and other network event planning collaborations

1. Coordinate logistics for large ES Youth events (printing, ordering/organizing supplies, coordinating with volunteers and ministries, organizing travel and lodging as needed)
2. Engage in planning meetings for Redeemer Youth Network Events
3. Create and manage online registrations for events and programs
4. Prioritize presence at full week and offsite events, like missions trips and retreats. Note, retreat weeks and heavy summer weeks are balanced with mandatory compensatory time off

Community and Volunteer Events

1. Assist in coordinating parent gatherings and specialized student events (e.g., boys' events) to cultivate community outside of regular weekly rhythms
2. Help execute and attend regular volunteer team community-building and equipping events

   Administrative Responsibilities

   Communications

   1. Manage and execute communication plan and calendar in coordination with Manager of Communications
   2. Manage space reservations within the building
   3. Write and Send Weekly Email and Regular Parent Emails
   4. Oversee the ES Youth Ministry Instagram

   Data and Systems Management

   1. Manage Planning Center (registrations, attendance, workflows)
   2. Run background checks, contact references, and coordinate training for new volunteers on policies and procedures

   Additional Admin Responsibilities

   1. Track expenses and submit through Tallie in a timely manner
   2. Research opportunities for students and families to serve regularly in our neighborhood
   3. Research youth trends and consider theological implications/equipping opportunities
   4. Participate in internal meetings relevant to YM including Staff Meeting (2x/month), Pastoral Care (1x/month), CM/YM meetings (1x/month), and weekly Youth team meetings
   5. Coordinate administrative tasks to support ministry
   6. Manage YM calendar across internal and external locations and keep it updated with changes

   Requirements

   1. 2+ years of experience in ministry (in a staff or volunteer capacity), youth work, or a related field
   2. Proven ability to work independently and take initiative without close supervision
   3. Experience in or demonstrated readiness for public teaching or facilitation
   4. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and invest in volunteers
   5. Attend Redeemer East Side and be present on Sundays and throughout the life of the church

   Full-time members of the Redeemer East Side team, are offered competitive salaries, paid time off, and benefits, to include:

   1. Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums
   2. Shared cost PPO Medical Plan Option
   3. Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option
   4. Fully paid Vision insurance premiums
   5. 403b Retirement, plus company match
   6. Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance
   7. Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
   8. Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
   9. Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
   10. Transit / commuter benefit
   11. Counseling benefit

   The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.