Student Ministry Coordinator

Park Community Church; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Park Near North is seeking a Part-time Student Ministry Coordinator to support junior and senior high youth. You will lead, direct, and grow the ministry, fostering connection within the church and city life.

You will teach the Gospel in relatable ways, disciple volunteers, and build partnerships with parents and leaders to sustain a thriving urban teen ministry.

Formación

• Must show leadership gifts with a gospel-centered approach.
• Experience discipling teens and mobilizing volunteers.
• Urban ministry experience preferred and vital for this role.

Responsabilidades

• Foster youth connection within Park Near North and broader church.
• Teach God’s Word in youth-friendly ways to illustrate the Gospel's power.
• Build and lead a growing team of lay leaders and volunteers.

Conocimientos

Youth leadership

Gospel teaching

Team development

Urban ministry

Volunteer recruitment

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

PART-TIME: 15 hours per weekThe Student Ministry coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the student ministry with implementing and executing ministry to junior and senior high students at Park Near North. This position will provide leadership, direction, and management to this ministry in a young and growing ministry.Key ResponsibilitiesFoster and encourage youth to feel connected and integrated within the greater church.Teach God’s Word in a way that resonates with the youth to help them understand the Gospel and its power to transform a teenager’s life.Consistently meet and connect with students beyond regularly scheduled programming times.Minister to the parents by actively connecting with, listening to, and responding well to them.Build a growing team of lay leaders and volunteers through enlistment, training, development and empowerment.Required ExperienceTwo-plus years of serving in an environment with students.Theological consistency with the doctrinal statement of ParkProven experience discipling both leaders and students.Proven ability to teach the gospel to teenagersExperience in a city/urban ministry preferredProven track record as a leader of teensProven ability to provide leadership and mobilize a team of lay leaders and volunteersHave a proven track record of equipping and releasing volunteers in ministryProven ability to develop and implement strategyProven ability to start and finish projectsUnderstands this world and transmits the gospel in a way that a teen can understandPreferred ExperiencePrevious experience working with youth who have a variety of educational backgrounds: Public, Private, Christian, Home-Schooled, etc.Previous experience in working with urban youth from a variety of ethnic and economic backgroundsProven ability to develop strategic alliances with churches and Para-church youth ministriesBachelor's degree is preferred, but not requiredDesired Gifts, Skills, Talents and PassionsMust have leadership gifts with a shepherd’s heart with a redemptive and transformational leadership styleMust exhibit a teachable spirit and willingness to personally developMust have a gospel-centered framework that produces biblically sound ministry and communication both publicly and privatelyMust hold in balance a gospel-centered approach to life and leadership and couple that with a culturally savvy understanding of the urban teen.Must exhibit contagious enthusiasm for teenagers and their familiesMust know how to navigate a city and find it as life-giving and not a life-taking experienceMust have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; to focus intently on a goal and love being a part of an entrepreneurial, innovative cultureMust have a desire to network and build strategic coalitionsNeeds functional level of administration skillsMust be comfortable and competent working in multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environmentsMust have sufficient emotional and social intelligence to have credibility with parents and other adultsBe committed to starting and finishing projectsPersonal RequirementsLives a life consistent with qualities laid out in 1 Timothy 3 for an elderTo be in a small group and/or have an accountability partnerTo be intentionally fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through your time in the Bible, prayer, and Christian communityMembership at Park or willing to become a member at Park.To reflect Christ in your words and actions in your personal life and ministry. You will be looked up to as you model the Christian faith, and the way you live your life should reflect the Gospel.Life marked by personal integrity, holiness, purity, and freedom from any addictionsTo live in the city limits of Chicago