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Associate Director of Youth Ministry

Northside UMC
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General Description:

The Associate Director of Youth Ministry’s role is to help implement the vision and mission of the Youth Ministry. This person helps to oversee ministries to Youth within the church, specifically our 6th through 12th graders, as well as their families. This person will organize and facilitate the mission and discipleship opportunities for Youth at Northside UMC. They will be responsible for helping bring to fruition the vision of the Director of Youth Ministry and help lead the efforts in creating spaces and moments for people all while leading students into growing relationships with Jesus . The Associate Director will help provide pastoral care for youth and families. This individual will also balance work within the church with being an active part of youth activities outside the church walls: Games, Recitals, FCA, etc. The ideal Associate Director will: • Exemplify a contagious enthusiasm for Christ and Youth. • Be grounded in Orthodox Christian theology and Methodist/Wesleyan doctrine. • Embrace a commitment for long-term planning and implementation of Northside UMC’s Youth ministry. • Have the ability to function as part of a team in the wider circle of ministry (staff, volunteers, and lay leadership). • Have the ability to coordinate with volunteers to implement all aspects of the ministry.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate Local and Global mission opportunities for students

  • Oversee Small Group Leaders
  • Help Create, Manage, and Work within the Youth Budget
  • Leads Middle School Outreach
  • Handle weekly administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Youth Ministry
  • Oversee and lead Sunday School classes
  • Work with the Youth Ministry Team to help implement the Vision and Mission of the Youth Ministry
  • Help provide pastoral care for students and families
  • Attend Workshops and Conferences to continue growth in the field of Youth Ministry
  • Connect and communicate effectively with youth, adults, and families concerning spiritual matters.
  • Be a creative, dependable, and energetic self-starter who sees youth ministry as a calling.
  • Be strong in organization, delegation, and planning skills for ministries and programs.
  • Model a personal and growing relationship with Jesus and perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Youth

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • College or Seminary degree
  • Experience of at least 2 years in full time Youth ministry, preferably in a large context
  • Ability to create energy and understand the value of both fun and depth in discipling students
  • Communicates effectively with parents, youth, and volunteers
  • Ability to create and write curriculum or find new curriculum that is engaging to youth
  • Social Media and Graphic Design Skills
  • Office and Admin skills (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pro Presenter, Planning Center, Canva, ACS, Outlook)
  • Ability to Manage and work with a Youth Ministry Staff and a large team of volunteers among a large church staff
  • Ability to to communicate effectively and clearly to multiple groups