YOUTH GROUP PASTOR (PT) – New Mercy Community Church (NJ)

Sola Network; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 32,400 - 39,600; Part time

Job summary

Sola Network seeks a dedicated Youth Group Pastor for New Mercy Community Church in Hackensack, NJ, to lead a vibrant youth ministry.

This part-time role involves planning engaging curriculum and overseeing youth activities for 6th-12 grade students. Candidates should have a seminary or teaching background and experience working with youth.

The position offers an annual compensation of $36,000, aiming to build strong relationships with youth and families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in a church setting.
• Familiarity with church curriculum development.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings once a week.
• Oversee the teachers and curriculum for the 6th-12 grade youth group.
• Plan and oversee youth events and outings.
• Meet with youth and their families during the week.

Skills

Youth work experience

Curriculum planning

Relationship building

Education

Seminary or teaching background

Job description

• YOUTH GROUP PASTOR
• Part-Time
• New Mercy Community Church Hackensack
• https://www.newmercy.church/
• 140 University Plaza Dr, Hackensack, NJ 07601
• Denomination: PCUSA
• Posted: May 7, 2026

New Mercy Community Church Hackensack:

• Our vision is to be a Church for the Broken...Called to Restoration.
• We have a round table model of leadership that allows a true communal expression of service.
• Currently we have about 250 Adults and 150 children and youth.

Description of the Position:

The Youth Group Director would be involved in the planning of curriculum and events involved in growing a strong foundation for the spiritual formation of the youth group (6th-12 grade).

New Mercy Community Church is an Intergenerational model and so we do not have a separate youth service. However we do have age based Sunday School. The youth group director would be working closely with the full time Education director.

Expectations:

1. Attend staff meetings once a week
2. Oversee the teachers and curriculum for the 6th-12 grade youth group
3. Plan and oversee FNF (Friday night fellowship)
4. Plan and oversee Youth events and outings
5. Plan and oversee retreats and mission trips throughout the year
6. Meet with youth and build relationships with families during the week
7. Oversee the needs of the youth for two services 9:00 am and 11:00.

Long Range Goals:

Work with full time pastors to come up with a spiritual formation plan for the youth group transition into college and young adulthood.

Requirement:

Someone with a current seminary or teaching background or experience working with youth.

Compensation:

$36,000 annual