Student Ministries Catalyst: Associate Director

UMCSC; Five Forks (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advent United Methodist Church seeks an Associate Director of Student Ministries to lead youth programs, collaborate with the Director, recruit volunteers, and coordinate events that nurture spiritual growth. The role emphasizes teaching youth in biblical truth, casting vision, and managing a seasonal calendar and budget.

Youth engagement with families and leaders, along with strong communication, will be essential as the church extends ministry across multiple platforms and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent ministry experience.
• Lead the church’s efforts to minister with and to youth in cooperation with the Director of Student Ministries.
• Assist in recruiting, developing, and deploying new volunteers for the church’s student ministry.
• Ability to lead and influence people effectively in order to create a safe, fun environment conducive for spiritual growth.
• Vision casting and creation of environments where students can connect with each other and our LifeGroup Leaders in cooperation with the Director of Student Ministries.
• Help and assist the Director of Student Ministry develop and maintain the student ministries budget.
• Assist in developing the Student Ministries calendar which provides for our student’s physical, emotional, and mental needs through God’s Word.
• A desire to teach and mentor youth in biblical truth with conviction, compassion, and care.
• Share in communicator/teacher responsibilities at Student Ministries Events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external purposes.
• Administrate and coordinate activities (transportation, drivers, meals, schedule, volunteers, etc.).
• Assist in coordinating the youth in short-term mission experiences.
• Assist in management of online communication and social media. Social Media Engagement experience is preferred.
• Work with other church leaders to find ministry opportunities for youth in the broader church family.
• Participate in all staff meetings and retreats.
• Understanding of and willingness to serve within the doctrinal commitments of the church.
• All other duties assigned by the Director of Student Ministry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with the Director of Student Ministries to implement ministry plans.
• Engage with students, parents and volunteers to advance the church’s mission.
• Recruit, develop and deploy volunteers for student ministry.
• Coordinate events and activities including transportation, meals, and schedules.
• Oversee youth budget and ministry calendars; ensure alignment with doctrinal commitments.
• Develop environments for youth connection and spiritual growth with LifeGroup Leaders.
• Teach and mentor youth in biblical truth with care and conviction.
• Coordinate online communication and social media related to Student Ministries.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Volunteer recruitment

People leadership

Vision casting

Budget management

Ministry planning

Teaching youth

Communication skills

Event administration

Volunteer coordination

Social media

Church leadership collaboration

Staff participation

Doctrinal alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent ministry experience

Job description

Advent United Methodist Church seeks an Associate Director of Student Ministries to lead youth programs, collaborate with the Director, recruit volunteers, and coordinate events that nurture spiritual growth. The role emphasizes teaching youth in biblical truth, casting vision, and managing a seasonal calendar and budget.

Youth engagement with families and leaders, along with strong communication, will be essential as the church extends ministry across multiple platforms and events.