Student Ministry Associate

Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivertree is seeking a Student Ministry Associate to support the Student Ministry Director in reaching and discipling students. You will help plan Sunday morning and Wednesday night activities, recruit and train volunteers, and coordinate communications with families.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, organizational skills, and a Christ-centered approach as you contribute to the church’s mission and future leaders.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a Christian faith and alignment with Baptist distinctives.
• 2-3 years of student ministry experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and volunteers.
• Willingness to pursue higher education or seminary as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Student Ministry Director as directed.
• Plan and execute Sunday morning ministry for middle school students with master teachers and volunteers.
• Lead or assist with Wednesday night Student Life Groups including meals and resources for teachers and small groups.
• Assist with communication with parents, leaders and students.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Pastoral ministry

Public speaking to students

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Education

Seminary pursuit

Job description

Title: Student Ministry Associate

Classification: Full-time, Salary, non-Exempt, Administrative

Reports To: Cove Student Ministry Pastor

Job Summary

Directed by the Holy Spirit and motivated by a love for God and others, the Student Ministry Assistant will support the Student Ministry Director, serving alongside Rivertree to fulfill its mission by helping students and families know Jesus by sharing the gospel and their lives.

Job Qualifications

• Follower of Christ who relies on His wisdom and strength in fulfilling the call to serve in this position
• 2-3 Years Of Student Ministry Experience Preferred
• Has a high view of God's Word and its authority
• Affirms, supports, and can articulate Baptist distinctives
• Experience teaching sermons to students
• Humble, teachable, willing to learn and grow
• Conveys a sense of professionalism
• Organized and administratively minded.
• Values building relationships with students, leaders, and parents
• Going to seminary or willingness to pursue higher education
• Will potentially take over and run middle school ministry
• Ability to assist with planning and organizing ministry to students and families
• Capable of supporting lay leadership, volunteers and parents
• Capable of helping successfully execute student ministry goals, programs and special events
• Skilled in interpersonal, written and oral communication
• Capable of administering policies, procedures and student ministry records

Job Responsibilities

• Provide support to overall student ministry as directed by the Student Ministry Director
• Director
• Plan and execute Sunday morning ministry to middle school students by creating a schedule of master teachers & resourcing small group leaders
• Collaborate with the Student Ministry Director to plan and lead Wednesday night Student Life Groups including organizing meals and resourcing master teachers & small group leaders.
• Assist with communication with parents, leaders and students
• Assist with summer camp registration & preparation processes
• Assist with planning and execution of special events
• Responsible for recruitment and training and scheduling of middle school volunteers
• Responsible for occasional teaching of Middle School Youth
• Responsible for creating activities, lessons, and programs that fit within the larger scope and sequence of student ministry discipleship

Job Conditions

• Job involves stress related to growth, changes in work environment and exposure to various personal problems of students and families.
• Job includes periodic local and non-local travel.
• Job requires a combination of office and irregular hours.

Additional Parameters

• 2-3 Years Of Student Ministry Experience Preferred
• Has a high view of God's word and it's authority
• Affirms, supports, and can articulate baptist distinctives
• Experience teaching sermons to students
• Humble, teachable, willing to learn and grow
• Conveys' a sense of professionalism
• Organized and administratively minded.
• Values building relationships with students, leaders, and parents
• Going to seminary or willingness to pursue higher education
• Will eventually take over and run middle school ministry.