Youth Ministry Fellow (2026-2027 Year)

Youth Ministry Fellow (2026-2027 Year) 9000 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN 37027 $20 an hour - Part-time $20 an hour - Part-time East Brentwood Presbyterian ChurchYouth Ministry Fellow (2026-2027 Year) Part‑Time | Sunday Mornings + Select Events Position Summary The Youth Ministry Fellow supports ministry with students in 6th-12th grade , helping create a welcoming, spiritually grounded, and developmentally appropriate environment for youth. This role blends relationship‑building, program leadership, and hands‑on ministry experience. Fellow should bring energy, enthusiasm, a love for God, and a love for youth. The position will start August 1st. What We're Looking For Experience working with youth (6th grade and up) in church, camp, school, or similar settings Ability to engage in age‑appropriate conversations , including sensitive topics, with maturity and care Completion of sexual abuse prevention training (or willingness to complete before start date) Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) A sense of play that is fun, relational, and age‑appropriate Comfort talking about faith, consistent with the expectation that leaders be "comfortable talking about his/her own faith and faith issues." A dependable, warm presence who can build trust with students and families Primary Responsibilities Weekly Ministry Serve every Sunday morning (9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.) with youth Help implement weekly programming as part of a team, reflecting the expectation to "help implement programs along with other adults and youth on a weekly basis." Maintain appropriate relational boundaries and confidentiality, consistent with the guideline to "maintain confidentiality unless there's a threat to self or others." Retreats & Trips Participate in a Fall NaCoMe weekend retreat Attend one major summer experience: mission trip or Montreat Youth Conference Serve as a chaperone and adult friend during church sponsored events Relational Ministry Build relationships with youth through presence, conversation, and encouragement Take initiative to reach out to youth (texts, check‑ins, invitations) Help create an environment of trust, support, and fellowship Teamwork & Communication Meet regularly with the Coordinator of Chidren, Youth, and Family Ministries for coordination and support Collaborate with staff and volunteers Attend occasional planning meetings as needed Accountability & Relationships Reports directly to the Coordinator of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and families Serves youth as an adult friend and role model, not a peer

Time Commitment Weekly:

Sunday mornings, plus planning and preparation time (

Total:

3-6 hours per week)

Seasonal:

NaCoMe retreat weekend

Summer:

Mission trip or Montreat Occasional planning meetings or special events Attendance Summer Youth Ministry Fellow are expected to be consistent in their attendance, and necessary arrangements shall be made with the Coordinator of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries when absence will occur due to sickness, vacation, etc., with as much notice as possible. Evaluation Performance reviews will be conducted during the internship to provide feedback on gifts, skills, and growth areas, consistent with the evaluation practices described in the summer intern role. East Brentwood Presbyterian Church, a church in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) strives to be a campus of connection with an open seat for all to gather, worship, and respond to Christ's urgent call to address the hunger of God's people with action, love, justice, and mercy. EBPCstrives to maintain a workplace that fosters mutual employee respect and promotes harmonious, productive working relationships. EBPC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment and personnel decisions based on qualifications and individual effort, without regard to race, religion (except where such affiliation is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. EBPCwill make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship, health, or safety concern. This restriction against discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring practices, working environment, job status, compensation, employee benefits, promotional opportunities, and termination.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person