Youth Director

Oxlip Church Part-Time Youth Director Job Posting Please email your resume, references, and below application answers to joel@oxlip.org.

VISION:

To equip young people with an understanding of how the gospel transforms the heart resulting in a lifelong relationship with God that honors Him in word and deed. Prefer an undergraduate degree in Youth Ministry, Bible, or Theology; or have related life experience and ministry skills to positively affect the spiritual development in youth. Character Requirements

• Exhibits a vibrant personal walk with Jesus Christ evidenced through personal devotion to scripture and active service in his local church and community.
• Exhibits a teachable heart and welcomes ongoing instruction and evaluation in his Christian walk and job performance to grow personally, spiritually and professionally.
• Exhibits a desire and excitement for pursuing formal and/or informal education and training, to enhance the church's overall ministries.
• Must agree with the EFCA Statement of Faith, Oxlip Church's Constitution, By-laws, Vision, Policies and Core Values. Job Responsibilities
• Prepare and teach weekly age-specific youth group sessions and bible studies (middle school and high school age).
• Oversee the planning and execution of all youth events such as: camps, retreats, conferences, mission trips, fellowship events as well as provide opportunities for leadership development.
• Seek to develop ongoing relationships with parents and youth with an "approachable and open-minded demeanor" demonstrated through consistent communication, resourcing needs, counseling, encouragement and availability.
• Has awareness of the importance of confidentiality while using wise discretion seeking direction from the Senior Pastor and Elders when needed.
• Understands the value of building and training a support team of faithful adults who have a desire to invest in the lives of teens.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings and monthly leadership meetings with the purpose of keeping the church leadership informed of the workings of the ministry as well as seeking guidance and encouragement when needed.
• Exhibits good stewardship of the youth ministry budget, building, and church van.
• Adheres to Child Protection guidelines and keeps background checks and volunteer applications current.
• Models good work ethic as demonstrated by efficiency and effectiveness.
• Possesses an understanding of current youth culture (i.e., technology, entertainment, etc.)
• Possesses a vision for growth that has potential to eventually make the youth director position into a full-time position.

There is an opportunity to work towards new vision for the church as it expands in the future. Please Fill Out and Submit below answers with resume and references to joel@oxlip.org 1. Tell us about yourself. This is your opportunity to elaborate on your resume. 2. Where do you attend church? 3. Why are you interested in the youth director position at Oxlip? 4. What past experiences have you had that have prepared you for this position? 5. Are you willing to relocate and attend Sunday worship service? 6. Briefly describe your salvation testimony. How does your life reflect your salvation testimony? 7. How would you build relationships with the teens and families of Oxlip?8. Please briefly describe your leadership and teaching styles.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $25,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person