Senior Director of Youth Ministry & Operations

Covenant Seminary; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established congregation in Oklahoma City is seeking a passionate Senior Director of Youth Ministry & Operations to lead their youth programs and manage church operations. This role is pivotal in fostering a welcoming environment for youth from diverse backgrounds, while also overseeing financial and logistical aspects of the church. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in youth engagement, financial management, and event planning, alongside a commitment to the church's vision and values. Join a vibrant community dedicated to loving God, people, and the city, and make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals and families.

Benefits

Up to four weeks of vacation

Tuition assistance for ministry training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in youth ministry and operations management.
• Strong financial management skills and experience with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead youth ministry programs and engage with students and families.
• Manage church operations including finances, facilities, and logistics.

Skills

Team Leadership

Youth Engagement

Financial Management

Event Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Master's Degree in Relevant Area

Job description

Senior Director of Youth Ministry & Operations

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

Description: The Senior Director of Youth Ministry & Operations at City Presbyterian Church is a full-time member of the church staff, responsible not only for the Youth Ministry of the church, but also the business operations of the church (including finances, facilities, and Sunday logistics).

Responsibilities: Youth Ministry

• Student/Youth Engagement (40% of the job)
• 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, recommend, and maintain ministry budget
• Special Events (20% of the job)
• 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 (5% of the job)
• Check-in with new/old families of students
• Attend students’ events, i.e. plays, sports, graduations, etc.
• Leadership Development (5% of the job)
• Recruit, coach, and support Youth Ministry volunteers – monthly meetings
• Coordinate Youth Ministry support team – quarterly meetings

Responsibilities: Operations

• Finances (15% of the job)
• Manage finance-related matters for the church
• Interface with finance-related vendors (e.g. bookkeeper, banks, lenders, governmental agencies, insurance carriers, etc.)
• Assist with employee onboarding, payroll setup, and payroll questions
• Collaborate with and support the volunteer Church Treasurer
• Oversee the volunteer Finance Team
• Seek their input and help as necessary (e.g. during the annual budgeting process, when significant financial matters arise, etc.)
• Recruit and coordinate the volunteers on this team
• Facilities(5% of the job)
• 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(5% of the job)
• 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.)

Responsibilities: Overall

• Supervision (5% of the job)
• Regular 1 on 1s with Lead Pastor
• Monthly staff meetings
• A portion of stated session meetings
• Other relevant duties: as assigned

Commitment

• Hours: 40 a week (on average)
• 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

Requirements

Qualifications: A successful Senior Director of Youth Ministry & Operations 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
• Has demonstrated experience in motivating, inspiring, and leading a team of volunteers to minister to youth
• Can build a youth ministry culture that welcomes kids from a diversity of schools
• Possesses a bachelor’s or master’s degree that is relevant to the area of finance, as well as 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a church or non-profit setting
• Has significant experience and demonstrated skill in working with vendors

How to Apply

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!

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!”