Youth Pastor/ Coordinator

Vineyard USA; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Vineyard USA in Flowery Branch, GA is seeking a Part-Time Youth Team Coordinator to lead and develop the church’s youth ministry for middle and high school students.

The role focuses on biblical teaching, spiritual leadership, and mentorship, while coordinating volunteers, worship, and small groups. You will partner with parents and church leadership to create a Christ-centered environment that invites teenagers to grow in faith. Expect about 8–15 hours per week, Sundays and occasional events.

Qualifications

• Growing personal relationship with Jesus and active church participant.
• Strong biblical knowledge and ability to teach Scripture effectively.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead weekly youth services.
• Prepare and deliver engaging biblical messages for students.
• Coordinate worship, activities, prayer, and small groups during services.
• Recruit, train, and oversee youth ministry volunteers.

Skills

Biblical teaching

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Job description

The Part-Time Youth Team coordinator is responsible for leading and developing the church’s youth ministry. This individual will create a welcoming, Christ-centered environment where middle school and high school students can grow spiritually, build relationships, and become active disciples of Jesus. The Youth Team lead will provide biblical teaching, spiritual leadership, mentorship, outreach opportunities and oversee volunteers while partnering with parents and church leadership to support the spiritual development of students.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead weekly youth services.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, biblically sound messages relevant to students to spark small group conversations.
• Coordinate worship, activities, prayer, and small groups during services.
• Create an atmosphere that is fun, welcoming, and spiritually impactful

These services should be no more than 2 hrs & include:

• Outrageously fun over the top, accessible-for-all games (athletic & non-athletic games)
• Musical Worship
• SHORT (10-15 min)— Biblical teaching to simply prompt discussion amongst students (the point of these events is not the sermon- the point is catalyzing meaningful small group discussion amongst students- inviting them to wrestle with God and his Gospel)
• Small group discussion
• Opportunity for students to encounter God in prayer. (To be prayed for and pray for others)

Student Discipleship & Pastoral Care

• Committed to being a consistent presence on Sunday mornings to Build meaningful relationships with students through mentorship and encouragement.
• Provide spiritual guidance and prayer support for youth and families.
• Encourage students to grow in their faith and participate in church life.
• Identify and develop student leaders within the ministry.
• Plan occasional youth events, outings, retreats, or outreach opportunities.
• Creating an ‘outward’ facing culture whose heart is to create space to invite nonbelievers
• Creating an open and honest culture. Not settle for external religious forms.

Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit, train, and oversee youth ministry volunteers. (Music/ games/ small group leaders)
• Schedule volunteers for youth services and activities.
• Facilitate healthy & routine communication and teamwork among youth leaders.

Communication & Administration

• Facilitate healthy and routine communication w/parents, youth & church Staff.
• Use Church Center, texting, and other communication tools to promote youth activities.
• Manage youth ministry schedules, supplies, and curriculum.

Qualifications

• A growing personal relationship with Jesus.
• Strong commitment to love the church and become an active participant in the life of this community.
• Have a strong desire to do things with excellence and open to constructive feedback.
• Strong biblical knowledge and ability to teach Scripture effectively.
• Passion for working with middle school and high school students.
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Schedule & Hours

Part-time position (approximately 8-15 hours per week).

Primary responsibilities include:

• Youth service
• Weekly planning and volunteer coordination
• Occasional events and meetings