Part-Time Youth Ministry Mentor for Teens

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & Preschool - Irvine, CA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is seeking a Youth Ministry Associate to nurture Junior High, Confirmation, and High School students through discipleship, mentorship, and meaningful connection with families. This role emphasizes relational ministry and focuses on female students' spiritual formation, working with staff to create safe, engaging environments.

The position requires building relationships, coordinating female-led groups, and supporting Sunday programming and winter camp.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience mentoring middle and high school students.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships with students, parents, and volunteers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including comfort with social media and basic administration.
• Availability for Sunday programming (morning and evening), select mid-week evenings, and key events including Winter Camp.
• Must pass a background check and complete safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with Junior High, Confirmation, and High School students.
• Disciple and mentor students, with focus on spiritual formation and support of female students.
• Lead or facilitate female small groups, Bible studies, prayer, and age-appropriate discipleship conversations.
• Assist with prep for Sunday youth programming, including curriculum, supplies, room setup, activities, and follow-up.
• Welcome and follow up with new or less-connected students and connect them to the life of the church.
• Collaborate with the Communications Director for creation, scheduling, and promotion of social media content and other marketing initiatives.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Relationship building

Communication

Social media familiarity

Volunteer coordination

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

Job description

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is seeking a Youth Ministry Associate to nurture Junior High, Confirmation, and High School students through discipleship, mentorship, and meaningful connection with families. This role emphasizes relational ministry and focuses on female students' spiritual formation, working with staff to create safe, engaging environments.

The position requires building relationships, coordinating female-led groups, and supporting Sunday programming and winter camp.