Youth Director

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Timothy Lutheran Church in the San Diego area seeks a part-time Youth Director to guide and grow our youth ministry, creating meaningful opportunities for children and youth to grow in faith and build healthy relationships.

The role reports to the Senior Pastor and Church Council Executive Committee. It requires a faith-driven, energetic, compassionate individual with strong communication and organizational skills to work with youth and families.

Qualifications

• Educational background with, or related to Youth Ministry.
• Experience working with youth in a church setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong Christian faith.
• Background check required.
• Mandated Reporter training must be completed within 6 weeks of hire.
• First aid, CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all youth.
• Plan and lead regular youth gatherings (weekly or bi-weekly).
• Build positive relationships with our youth and their families.
• Coordinate and support youth participation in church events.
• Organize faith-based activities, service projects, and outreach events.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Faith-based

Education

Youth ministry-related education

Job description

St. Timothy Lutheran Church is a welcoming and faith-centered congregation in the San Diego area, committed to nurturing spiritual growth, building community, and supporting families. As a smaller church, we value meaningful relationships, collaboration, and creating a safe and engaging environment for our youth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a faith-driven, energetic, compassionate individual to serve as our Part-Time Youth Director. This person will help guide and grow our youth ministry, creating meaningful opportunities for children and youth to grow in faith and build healthy relationships with each other. The Youth Director would work under the direction of the Senior Pastor and be an important part of our ministry team. This person will report to the Church Council’s Executive committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all youth
• Plan and lead regular youth gatherings (weekly or bi-weekly)
• Build positive relationships with our youth and their families
• Coordinate and support youth participation in church events
• Organize faith-based activities, service projects, and outreach events

Qualifications

• Educational background with, or related to Youth Ministry
• Experience working with youth in a church setting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong Christian faith
• Background check required
• Mandated Reporter training must be completed within 6 weeks of hire
• First aid, CPR certification preferred

Schedule:

Approximately 15-20 hours per week, flexible, including evenings and occasional weekends