Director of Youth Ministry (Ministry Exp. Req.)

Job Title:

Director of Youth Ministry General Description:

Create, design and lead the youth program for middle school, and high school. This includes youth nights, Sunday mornings, summer/winter camps, service projects and mission trips. Create a friendly and safe environment to foster a Christian community for youth. Growing in fellowship with one another and encountering Jesus in a real, authentic, and intimate way.

Work Experience Requirements:

Minimum 1-year experience in leadership of student ministry. Minimum 1-year experience in program development for student ministry. Minimum 1-year experience in teaching. Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Personal Requirements:

Have and demonstrate an ongoing, prayerful and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Fully supports the philosophy and vision of ALC. Demonstrates high regard for the authority of Scripture; theologically conservative. Conversant with and supportive of Lutheran doctrine. Loves people; heart for Youth Ministry. Demonstrates loyalty and commitment to team building with staff. Professionally organized with the ability to prioritize. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict management skills. Be able to ensure confidentiality, discretion, and reliability. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Design effective programs and activities where the youth can use their abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts to minister to others. Promote community through fellowship, faith development and fun programs and activities, including Sunday morning Bible study, mid-week meetings, and activities outside of the church. Teach the tenets of the Christian faith and apply them to life situations. Promote Christian service through age-appropriate service projects and mission trips. Actively integrate the youth into all phases of church life at ALC. Encourage the development of close Christian friendships based on trust and acceptance. Recruit, train and support volunteers. Build positive attitudes toward the church and its leaders, lay and professional. Be a fully participating member of staff, understanding that ministry is a team effort. Attend meetings as required by supervisor. Maintain regular office hours in order to be accessible to youth, parents, staff and the congregation. Work in cooperation with the Director of Children's & Family Ministries. Build and maintain a budget. Other duties as directed. Comments The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job and the level of work performed by employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and other job-related duties required by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$46,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): How have you been involved in your faith-journey? Why do you want to work in youth ministry?

Experience:

Ministry:

1 year (Preferred)

Teaching:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Prescott, AZ 86301 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Prescott, AZ 86301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person