Youth Director

Lifepoint Church; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused church is searching for a Youth Director who will oversee student leaders and lead programs that promote fellowship, worship, and discipleship among youth. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a background in leadership. Responsibilities include providing counseling, maintaining relationships with students and parents, and supporting the Campus Pastor with their vision. Part-Time and Full-Time positions are available, offering flexible hours from Sunday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading teams or small groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Student leaders at their campus.
• Lead and organize effective programs for students.
• Provide counseling and spiritual direction.
• Maintain contact with students and parents.
• Integrate Lifepoint Youth into church life.
• Recruit, train, and develop new leaders.
• Support the Campus Pastor and their vision.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

High-level networking and relational strengths

Ability to make sound, critical decisions

Ability to train and develop teams

Self-evaluation and feedback responsiveness

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or certification in ministerial leadership

Job description

Lifepoint Church is hiring a lively, enthusiastic, and driven individual to serve as the Youth Director at one of our campuses. This position will be responsible for the growth and overall health of the Youth department at their campus.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience leading teams or small groups.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in ministerial leadership is a plus.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee Student leaders at their campus.
• Lead and organize effective programs implementing fellowship, worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and evangelism for students.
• Provide counseling and spiritual direction to students, parents, and volunteers.
• Maintain contact with students and parents, keeping them informed of ongoing activities. Keep parents updated on ministry plans in a way that encourages partnership and involvement.
• Seek to integrate Lifepoint Youth into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church programs.
• Recruit, train, and develop new leaders at all levels of volunteer leadership.
• Support the Campus Pastor and their vision for the campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• High-level networking and relational strengths.
• Ability to make sound, critical decisions under pressure.
• Ability to train and develop teams with an emphasis on team health and growth.
• Ability to self-evaluate, as well as receive & respond positively to feedback.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven, & high-accountability environment.
• Ability to plan in advance as well as adapt quickly to changes.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Part-Time and Full-Time available
• PT = 25-28 hours per week / FT = 40-45 hours per week
• Sunday – Thursday

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Direct-Line Reports to Campus Pastor
• Dotted-Line Reports to Students Department Director

To apply for this position, please complete an online application.