Youth Group Assistant

Redeemer Downtown; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Redeemer Downtown in New York City is seeking a Youth Group Assistant to support middle and high school ministries with gospel-centered teaching and mentoring. The role focuses on discipling female students, teaching middle school girls, and participating in events and retreats.

The position requires Sunday availability from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM, adherence to church policies, background checks, and a commitment to reliable attendance and teamwork within the RDT Youth Ministry.

Qualifications

• Requires availability Sundays 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
• Must pass background and reference checks
• Attend mandatory trainings yearly
• Max 6 absences per year, notify supervisor when absent
• Part-time role with reliable attendance and punctuality

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Sunday school lessons for middle school girls
• Participate in high school discussions and discipleship activities
• Lead classroom setup and breakdown; supervise volunteers
• Attend weekly staff and volunteer meetings each Sunday
• Organize youth group games, activities, and events
• Mentor students outside regular activities; attend retreats

Skills

Youth ministry

Teaching

Pastoral care

Team player

Punctual

Job description

Your purpose starts here! At Redeemer Downtown, you’ll join an energetic and hard-working team that strives to cultivate a community experiencing renewal by the Gospel, raising up generations of disciples, living for Jesus in New York City.

POSITION: Youth Group Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

BAND: 4

DEPARTMENT: RDT Youth Ministry

REPORTS TO: Will Anderson

DATE: August 2026

HOURS WORKED: 10 hours per week (including Sundays, 9am - 2:30pm)

SALARY RANGE: $22 - 28 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Create a gospel-centered, loving environment for the middle and high school students of Redeemer Downtown, with a particular focus on discipling and counseling the female students. This includes teaching and engaging the middle school girls in their whole group lesson, as well as participating in post service lunches, high school discussions, combined student activities, retreats and special events.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Youth Group Assistant is responsible for preparing and teaching the Sunday school lesson to the middle school girls, as well as, participating in the high school discussions and discipleship activities.
• Prior to Sunday, review the lesson and make necessary preparations for teaching.
• Guide volunteers during the transitions and in activities
• Attend weekly Staff & Volunteer meetings each Sunday at 9am in the band room.
• Spearhead classroom set-up for middle school girls classroom on the 7th floor.
• Teach the lessons in a gospel-centered and Biblical way.
• Spearhead classroom breakdown & finish clean up and organization of supplies.
• Help plan, organize and run youth group games and other activities.
• Attend monthly high school Friday night dinners.
• Meet up and mentor students outside of regular activities.
• Attend weekend youth retreats (paid for additional hours these weeks).

REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be available on Sundays from 9AM to 2:30PM.
• Arrive on time each Sunday.
• Attend mandatory training sessions each year to review policies & procedures and build community so the youth at Redeemer Downtown are served safely and effectively.
• Give at least 2 weeks notice prior to being absent. If ill, please notify your supervisor as soon as possible.
• No more than 6 absences per year (including sick days).
• Must pass RDT’s background check and reference check.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Heart for God, families and youth.
• Need to embrace RDT’s vision and have a gospel-oriented heart for New York City.
• Godly character and lifestyle.
• Experience in teaching or youth ministry.
• Must be a team player and have character qualities such as integrity, wisdom and good judgment.
• Must be punctual and responsible.
• Warm and engaging personality that is welcoming to parents and children, especially those children who have difficulty engaging in social settings.
• Musical ability in leading worship is a plus.

Whether you are seeking to pursue your purpose, spend more time with your family, invest time in your education, or enjoy your hobbies, a part-time job with Redeemer allows you time to explore all of that, and more, while earning a competitive wage and being part of an organization that is building a great city!

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.

Use of Hiring Technology
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluatingskills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.

While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation,and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated EmploymentDecision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews,and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.