Youth Pastor & Student Ministries Director

Christian Career; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

403(b) match

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

The Compass Church in Naperville, IL is seeking a Youth Pastor / Director of Student Ministries for the South Naperville Campus. Lead JHM and HSM, build a strong volunteer team, and cast vision for student faith development across grades 6–12.

You will work with parents, staff, and volunteers, coordinating across multiple campuses to strengthen unified Student Ministries while managing a responsible budget and a full-time schedule of 40+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ministry, theology, education, or related field OR at least five years of ministry experience.
• Three to five years of leadership experience in a church of 300+ members or similar ministry setting.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, and empower volunteers.
• Strong relational and team-building skills with diverse demographics.
• Excellent public speaking, biblical teaching, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple ministries, events, and priorities.
• Self-starter with initiative, creativity, and good judgment.
• Team player with cross-ministry collaboration across locations.
• Membership in The Compass Church within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth, health, and spiritual direction of Junior High and High School Ministries.
• Recruit, onboard, train, equip, shepherd, and empower volunteer leaders.
• Oversee Junior High Ministry gatherings on Sundays and Thursdays.
• Oversee High School Ministry gatherings on Sundays and Wednesdays.
• Develop strategies aligned with The Compass Church priorities: Pursue Him Daily, Connect in Groups, Serve in Teams, Reach Your Neighbor.
• Encourage students to take spiritual next steps like baptism and sharing faith.
• Plan and lead student ministry events, trips, and initiatives.
• Partner with parents as spiritual influencers for students.
• Maintain student/leader records in church database.
• Collaborate across locations to share resources and best practices.

Skills

Relational leadership

Public speaking

Team building

Ministry planning

Volunteer development

Education

Bachelor's degree in ministry/theology/education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Compass Church in Naperville, IL is seeking a Youth Pastor / Director of Student Ministries for the South Naperville Campus. Lead JHM and HSM, build a strong volunteer team, and cast vision for student faith development across grades 6–12.

You will work with parents, staff, and volunteers, coordinating across multiple campuses to strengthen unified Student Ministries while managing a responsible budget and a full-time schedule of 40+ hours per week.