Youth Director

Position Summary:
Christ Covenant Church is seeking a servant leader with a clear calling to work with teenagers. This individual will develop and lead a Christ-centered ministry for our middle and high school students in order to fulfill our church’s mission to grow ever more deeply in our love for God - in our hearts, through our thoughts, and with our choices - as we abide in Christ and share God’s healing grace by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Hours: 15-20 hours per week, hybrid remote and on-site, with occasional overnight or weekend trips

Supervisor: Senior Pastor

Qualifications:

• A mature and growing relationship with Jesus, love for God, reliance on the Holy Spirit, and dedication to serving the church as the body of Christ
• Completed some level of training in youth ministry or have commensurate experience (college or graduate students with youth ministry experience may qualify)
• Ability to effectively manage, motivate, and encourage a variety of adult volunteers
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills with adults and teenagers
• Demonstrated ability to relate to teenagers from diverse backgrounds and experiences with respect and sensitivity
• Professional demeanor, moral and ethical integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Some experience in a multi-ethnic ministry setting

Requirements and Expectations:

• Understanding of and agreement with Evangelical Covenant Church affirmations, positions, traditions, and practices
• Willingness to work closely with the pastors and church leadership to carry out the goals and vision of CCC within guidelines, policies, procedures, and budget of the church
• Participate in the worship and life of the church, including regular Sunday attendance
• Able to make at least a 12-month commitment to the position
• Willingness to pursue continuing education in youth ministry and outreach

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the specific needs of the youth within the congregation and the local community to determine how to serve them and how they might best serve each other.
• Collaborate with the parents of the youth to discuss and implement ideas that lead them toward Christ-centered discipleship, including possible group trips to camps, youth gatherings and/or mission/service trips.
• Set the vision for the youth ministry in a way that is consistent with biblical teaching and the Church’s strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate high school Sunday school and middle-school Confirmation classes, and collaborate to align youth curriculum with themes and strategic initiatives of the broader church.
• Schedule and oversee monthly events that promote the spiritual formation, building relationships, and/or outreach to the community.
• Follow and maintain policies and procedures that ensure the physical and emotional safety of the youth of the church.
• Recruit, train, coordinate, and support adult teachers and volunteers.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and regularly collaborate with pastors, staff, and leadership of CCC.

To apply, please send your résumé and two references to won@christcovchurchvp.org.