Youth Director

St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Yorktown, VA, is seeking Youth Director for our youth ministry (Grades 6-12). This ministry will foster spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Administration Program Development:

Plan, develop, and implement ministry with a balance of worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach consistent with church doctrine.

Vision & Planning:

Contribute to the committee's vision for how the church engages youth; develop a strategic plan that aligns with the church's doctrine.

Budget Management:

Develop, propose, and manage the annual youth ministry budget.

Timely Communication:

Maintain professional, timely, and consistent communication with church leadership, staff, parents, and youth regarding schedules and activities.

Staff Collaboration:

Participate in weekly staff meetings and bimonthly church council meetings.

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Confirmation:

Encourage and support Confirmation classes in partnership with the Pastor .

Student Leadership:

Mentor youth in their confirmation journey by helping them grow in faith and discover their spiritual gifts and role within the church body.

Christian Education:

Coordinate the youth group curriculum and recruit/train volunteers.

Programming & Engagement Weekly Gatherings:

Coordinate youth meetings (typically Sunday afternoons/evenings and designated weeknights and special events).:

Activity Calendar:

Create and maintain activity calendar youth activities.

Retreats & Camps:

Oversee and lead periodic weekend local activities and occasional out-of-town weekend retreats.

Missions:

Lead youth on short-term mission experiences both local and , surrounding regional..

Outreach & Connection Volunteer Recruitment:

Recruit, develop, and deploy new volunteers to ensure a sustainable ministry structure and retention.

Visibility:

Be available, visible, and welcoming to the youth and their parents, establishing a safe and trusted presence in their lives.

Qualifications Faith Commitment:

A professing Christian with a willingness to support the theology of the United Methodist Church.

Experience:

Preferred experience working with youth (ages 11-18) in a ministry or mentorship capacity.

Core Competencies:

Organizational skills, ability to manage a budget, self-motivated, and verbal/written communication skills.

Clearance:

Must submit to a background check and complete UMC Safe Sanctuaries/Safe Gatherings training.

Transportation:

Valid driver's license and clean driving record required for transporting youth to events.

Age :

Be at least 23 years of age in order to comply with SLUMC policy. Application Process To submit application, visit https://www.stlukesyorktown.org/employment and complete an online application and send Resume to employment@stlukesyorktown.org.