YOUTH DIRECTOR

Venture Church Network; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel Church in Richland, WA seeks a Youth Director to lead a Christ-centered ministry for middle and high school students and to build strong volunteer teams. You will partner with the Next Gen Director to shape discipleship experiences for youth at church and in the home.

Responsibilities include recruiting leaders, developing a 0-18 discipleship framework, planning gatherings, and teaching 2–3 times monthly in large groups, all while modeling spiritual disciplines and relational leadership.

Qualifications

• Growing Christ-centered life aligning with Bethel's mission and values.
• Passion for helping students know and follow Jesus.
• Humble, empowering leader who develops teams and equips others for ministry.
• Relates well to students, parents and leaders from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to servant leadership, healthy team culture, and work ethic.
• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of vocational ministry preferred.
• Bethel member or willing to become one within six months.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Next Gen Director to develop and implement a 0-18 Discipleship framework.
• Create environments for students to encounter Jesus, explore faith, and grow as disciples.
• Develop and teach biblically rich, engaging lessons aligned with the discipleship framework.
• Model daily habits of faith: engaging Scripture, prayer, worship, and serving others.
• Recruit, train, and disciple adult leaders and student leaders.
• Cultivate a team culture that is Christ-centered, authentic, grace-filled and faithful.
• Equip leaders to disciple and walk alongside students in all stages of life and faith.
• Lead a Youth Ministry teaching team and regularly teach 2-3 times per month.

Skills

Relational skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Humility

Servant leadership

Team development

Student ministry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Youth Director

Full Time

Richland, WA, US

Salary Range

$60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Position Title: Youth Director (Middle and High School)

Position Status: Full Time

Responsible to: Next Gen Director

Position Summary: The Youth Director helps fulfill Bethel's mission to make disciples who love God, one another, and the world by leading a Christ-centered, relational, and spiritually vibrant ministry for middle and high school students. In partnership with the Next Gen Director, parents and volunteers, this role supports students at every stage of their faith journey and builds teams that reflect the heart of Jesus and Bethel's values.

Spiritual Qualifications

• A growing, Christ-centered life that reflects spiritual maturity and alignment with Bethel's mission and values.
• Passion for helping students know and follow Jesus.
• Humble, empowering leader who develops teams and equips others for ministry.
• Relates well to students, parents and leaders from a variety of backgrounds.
• Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills.
• Committed to servant leadership, healthy team culture, and a strong work ethic.
• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of vocational ministry experience preferred.
• Bethel member or willing to become one within six months.

Responsibilities and Duties

Discipleship & Teaching

• Partner with the Next Gen Director to develop and implement a 0-18 Discipleship framework.
• Create environments for students to encounter Jesus, explore faith, and grow as disciples.
• Develop and teach biblically rich, engaging lessons aligned with Bethel's discipleship framework: Explore - Start - Walk - Guide (Bethel Value: The Journey).
• Models and instills daily habits of faith: engaging Scripture, prayer, worship, and serving others. (Bethel Value: Sacred Rhythms).

Leadership Development & Team Building

• Recruit, train, and disciple adult leaders and student leaders who invest in youth.
• Cultivate a team culture that is Christ-centered, authentic, grace-filled and faithful (Bethel Value: Real Relationships).
• Equip leaders to disciple and walk alongside students in all stages of life and faith.
• Build and lead a Youth Ministry teaching team; develop and equip other gifted teachers and leaders to regularly teach and disciple students. Once established, teach approximately 2-3 times per month in large group settings.

Program Oversight

• Plan and lead youth gatherings and events that reflect Bethel's mission, values, and our 0-18 discipleship framework.
• Coordinate camps, retreats, outreach events, and mission opportunities that invite students to live out generous lives and relational depth.
• Collaborate with the Next Gen team to ensure alignment and transitions across ministries.

Parent Partnership

• In collaboration with the Next Gen Director and the family Discipleship strategy, provide resources, communication, and encouragement for parents as they disciple their teens.
• Offer intentional moments for connection and equipping between church and home.

Administrative Leadership

• Steward ministry budget, calendar, communication, and safety processes.
• Ensure all youth leaders follow Bethel's safety and background check policies.
• Regularly assess ministry impact and adjust strategies to remain mission-aligned and student-centered.

This job description is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support Bethel Church’s mission.

Bethel Church is an equal opportunity employer.