Next Gen Director & Executive Assistant

Radiant Life Church of Lodi)

Lodi (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Radiant Life Church in Lodi, CA seeks a faith-driven Next Gen Director & Executive Assistant to lead the Next Gen Ministry for children and students from nursery through high school while serving as the Senior Pastor's executive assistant.

The role blends ministry leadership with administrative excellence, focusing on volunteers, partnerships with families and schools, safety, and clear communication to advance the church's mission.

Qualifications

High school diploma required.
Experience leading children's, youth, or family ministry preferred.
Administrative or executive assistant experience preferred.
Experience recruiting and leading volunteers.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for Next Gen Ministry, overseeing Nursery through High School.
Develop and implement a discipleship strategy for children and students.
Recruit, train, mentor, schedule, and encourage volunteers for all Next Gen ministries.
Build partnerships with local schools, administrators, teachers, coaches, and community leaders.
Ensure ministry environments are safe, welcoming, and biblically sound.
Coordinate curriculum selection and resource planning for each age group.
Manage budgets, attendance, volunteer schedules, and ministry supplies.
Maintain confidentiality and safety policies across ministries.
Oversee Summer Fun Week, Fall Fest, camps, retreats, and outreach events.
Manage the Senior Pastor's calendar, correspondence, and ministry communications.
Coordinate church-wide communications and events; support leadership meetings.

Skills

Volunteer Recruitment

Administrative Support

Executive Support

Leadership

Church Ministry

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Next Gen Director & Executive Assistant

Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Senior Pastor

Position Summary

The Next Gen Director & Executive Assistant provides leadership and vision for Radiant Life Church's Next Gen Ministry, serving children and students from nursery through high school, while also serving as the primary executive assistant to the Senior Pastor.

This position exists to disciple the next generation, equip volunteers, partner with families, and provide exceptional administrative leadership that advances the mission of Radiant Life Church.

The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature Christ-follower who demonstrates servant leadership, organizational excellence, initiative, integrity, and a passion for helping children and students develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ.

Primary Responsibilities

Next Gen Ministry Leadership (Approximately 60%)

Provide overall vision, leadership, and direction for all Next Gen Ministries, including Nursery, Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.
Develop and implement a comprehensive discipleship strategy that supports children and students at every stage of their spiritual growth.
Recruit, train, mentor, schedule, and encourage volunteers for all Next Gen ministries.
Develop and cultivate relationships with local schools, school administrators, teachers, coaches and community leaders to build meaningful partnerships that strengthen Radiant Life Church’s presence in the community, support families, and create opportunities to reach children, students, and their families with the love of Christ through service outreach, and collaborative initiatives.
Ensure every ministry environment is safe, welcoming, engaging, and centered on God's Word.
Select, coordinate, and oversee biblically sound curriculum for each age group.
Build meaningful relationships with students, parents, and volunteers.
Partner with families by providing resources, communication, and opportunities that strengthen faith at home.
Plan and oversee Summer Fun Week, Fall Fest, camps, retreats, youth activities, outreach events, family ministry events, and seasonal programs.
Develop student leadership opportunities and encourage the next generation to discover and use their spiritual gifts.
Maintain ministry budgets, attendance records, volunteer schedules, and ministry supplies.
Ensure compliance with all church child and youth protection policies, volunteer screening, and safety procedures.
Collaborate with church staff and ministry leaders to create a unified ministry approach that supports the church's mission and vision.

Ministry Success Indicators

The successful Next Gen Director will demonstrate:

Growth in the number of children, students, and families actively engaged in the ministry.
A healthy, well-trained, and expanding volunteer leadership team.
Strong partnerships with parents, schools, and community leaders.
Safe, welcoming, and spiritually engaging ministry environments.
Faithful stewardship of ministry resources and budgets.
Effective communication and collaboration with church leadership and staff.
A ministry culture that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Radiant Life Church.
A measurable commitment to making disciples who know, love, and follow Jesus Christ.

Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor (Approximately 40%)

Manage the Senior Pastor's calendar, appointments, meetings, and ministry schedule.
Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and ministry communications.
Coordinate church-wide communications, announcements, newsletters, and ministry information.
Assist with planning and coordination of church events, leadership meetings, and ministry activities.
Maintain church records, membership information, and confidential files.
Answer phones, greet visitors, and provide exceptional hospitality to members and guests.
Coordinate office operations, ordering supplies, and maintaining organized administrative systems.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding pastoral, personnel, and church matters.
Support the Senior Pastor and leadership team with special projects and ministry initiatives.
Perform other ministry and administrative duties as assigned.

Leadership Expectations

TheNext Gen Director & Executive Assistantis expected to serve as a visionary ministry leader who builds, develops, and leads a thrivingNext Gen Ministrythat inspires children, students, families, and volunteers to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Success in this role is measured not only by well-organized programs, but by the development of people, the growth of disciples, and the impact of the ministry within the church and the surrounding community.

The Next Gen Director is expected to:

Cast and implement a compelling vision for a vibrant, Christ-centered Next Gen Ministry serving children and students from nursery through high school.
Recruit, equip, mentor, and empower volunteers to serve with excellence and discover their God-given gifts.
Develop future leaders by investing in children, students, and ministry volunteers who demonstrate leadership potential.
Build authentic relationships with families, encouraging parents to serve as the primary spiritual influence in their children’s lives.
Foster a culture where every child and student feels welcomed, valued, known, and loved.
Partner with community organizations, local schools, school administrators, teachers, coaches, and campus leaders to strengthen relationships and create meaningful opportunities for outreach, service, and family engagement.
Collaborate closely with the Senior Pastor, church staff, and ministry leaders to ensure Next Gen Ministries support and advance the overall mission and vision of Radiant Life Church.
Lead with humility, integrity, creativity, and excellence while cultivating a positive, encouraging, and servant-hearted ministry culture.
Evaluate ministry effectiveness, celebrate successes, identify opportunities for growth, and implement continuous improvement strategies.
Represent Radiant Life Church with professionalism and Christ-like character both within the church and throughout the community.

Qualifications

Spiritual Qualifications

A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
A lifestyle that reflects biblical character and Christian maturity.
Agreement with the Mission, Statement of Faith, and Core Values of Radiant Life Church.
Passion for discipling children, students, and families.
Servant-hearted leadership with a teachable spirit.

Education & Experience