Youth Assistant

Westside Church; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-centered environment

Staff childcare during weekday office

Counseling sessions for staff

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Westside Church is seeking a part-time Youth Assistant to support our middle school, high school, and pre-teen ministries. You will help run weekly gatherings, host events, and build relationships with students and volunteers under the Youth & Family Pastor and the Youth Program Coordinator.

The role emphasizes welcoming environments, teamwork, and spiritual growth, with evening and Sunday hours and opportunities to gain volunteer leadership experience through mentoring, games, announcements,

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, and volunteers.
• Experience working with youth in church, camp, school, or volunteer setting.
• Available for Sundays and weekday evenings.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible presence and assist with activities, setup/teardown and hosting.
• Collaborate with team to deliver meaningful worship and teaching moments.
• Youth Church, Open Gym and/or 4th/5th Grade Classroom Sunday AM (8am-1pm) activities.
• High School Sunday PM (5:00-10pm) activities.
• Middle School Monday PM (5:00-9pm) activities.
• Assist with special events evenings as scheduled.
• Attend all Youth and Westside Church staff meetings and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Youth engagement experience

Schedule flexibility

Tools

Planning Center

ProPresenter

Sound/Video basics

Job description

Position: Youth Assistant

Hours: 20 hrs/week | Classification: Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Youth Assistant plays a pivotal role on the Westside Youth team, supporting our rapidly growing middle school, high school, and pre-teen (4th-5th grade) ministries. This position is responsible for assisting with weekly youth gatherings. In close partnership with the Youth & Family Pastor and Youth Program Coordinator, this role builds meaningful relationships with students and volunteers to foster a dynamic, Christ-centered community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—able to connect with students, parents, and volunteers.
• Experience working with youth (in church, camp, school, or volunteer setting).
• Available for a non-traditional schedule including Sundays and weekday evenings.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of paid or significant volunteer experience in youth ministry or discipleship.
• Experience leading small groups or mentoring students.
• Basic media, or tech skills (ProPresenter, or sound/video helpful).
• Group management skills such as leading games, making announcements, and hosting events.
• Ability to assist with volunteer coordination and training.
• Comfort speaking or teaching in front of groups.
• Comfortable using Planning Center and/or similar volunteer or scheduling platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ASSOCIATED TASKS

Youth Services (Sunday AM & PM + Monday PM): 80% / 16 hours per week

• Be a visible presence and assist with activities, setup/teardown and hosting.
• Collaborate with team to deliver meaningful worship and teaching moments.
• Youth Church, Open Gym and/or 4th/5th Grade Classroom Sunday AM (8am-1pm) 5 Hour.
• High School Sunday PM (5:00-10pm) 5 Hours.
• Middle School Monday PM (5:00-9pm) 4 Hours.
• 4th/5th First Wednesday PM (4-7pm) (1 hour per week, 4 hours per month).
• Special Events (evenings, as scheduled) 1 hour per week.

Team Participation & Administrative Duties: 20% / 4 hours - 1 morning per week

• Attend all Youth and Westside Church staff meetings and events.
• Maintain clear communication with staff, students, and families.
• Run errands as needed for youth team such as picking up pizzas from Costco or other needed items.
• Participate in prayer, study, and training for continued spiritual and professional growth.

SUPERVISORY

Manager: Youth & Family Pastor

Reports to: Youth & Family Pastor, Senior Pastor

Supervisory responsibilities: Volunteer & Student Leaders

WHAT WE OFFER

• Team-centered, highly collaborative environment that prioritizes emotional, spiritual and mental wellbeing.
• Staff childcare during weekday office hours Monday-Wednesday 9am-2pm for kids 0-preK.
• Up to three counseling sessions at no cost for staff members, their spouses, or dependent children each calendar year.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.