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Youth Ministry Assistant

Westminster Presbyterian Church — Knoxville, TennesseePart-Time | Onsite | 5–20 hours/week

The Youth Ministry Assistant is a consistent, trusted second adult in the life of Westminster's youth ministry. This is a relational role first: someone who shows up week after week, knows students by name, and helps them feel seen and valued. The right person is genuinely connectional with young people, comfortable sitting with them in real conversations about faith and life, and able to commit to the steady presence that youth ministry depends on, including regular Sunday mornings and evenings and the church's summer conference and service work trips.

What you'll do:

• Serve as a reliable, consistent second adult presence alongside the Associate Pastor for Children and Youth, building trust with students over time rather than dropping in occasionally.• Build genuine, ongoing relationships with middle and high school youth; learn their names, stories, and lives so they know they are known and valued at Westminster.• Engage youth in open, honest conversations about faith formation, including their questions, doubts, and growth, meeting students where they are.• Be present on Sunday mornings and evenings on a regular, dependable basis to support Sunday school and youth programming.• Help plan, staff, and lead the weekly youth fellowship gathering on Sunday evenings, along with related activities (fellowship nights, retreats, service projects, and similar events).• Travel with and supervise youth on summer trips, including the Montreat Youth Conference and Massanetta Springs, along with any other overnight or day trips on the youth calendar.• Support youth participation in local and regional mission and service opportunities, such as the FISH Food Pantry, Appalachia Service Project, and other church service initiatives.• Assist with set-up, clean-up, transportation logistics, and communication with parents and volunteers as needed.• Uphold Westminster's child and youth protection policies and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment at all times.• Communicate regularly with the Associate Pastor for Children and Youth on student needs, program planning, and scheduling.