Job title: Youth Pastor

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Dan Hayner, Pastor of Discipleship: dan.hayner@freechristian.org

Job status:  Full-Time, 40hrs/week, includes Sundays and some holidays. Part-Time may be considered.

Job roles & responsibilities:

• Purpose: To partner with parents in teaching, guiding, and directing youth (6th to 12th grade) at FCC and in the surrounding community in the foundations of faith so they will grow into a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ—the most important thing in their lives. 

• Plan, direct and evaluate Youth Ministry scope and sequence as well as weekly curriculum prep. Evaluate existing ministries and curricula, implementing change where needed. 

• Deliver Youth pastoral leadership on Sunday as well as select evenings depending on the group (middle school and high school). 

• Responsible for Confirmation Program for the youth of FCC (11th and 12th grade) on a biannual basis. 

• Plan, coordinate and lead youth off-site events and retreats (winter and summer) to enable focused, meaningful reflection in a fun, supportive environment. 

• Recruit and coach volunteers and assistant staff or intern.  Ensure a harmonized approach to teaching and discipleship. Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration through which innovative ministry can flow.  

• Coordinate and lead service opportunities for the youth.  Coordinate with outside groups as well as Missions and Service Director. 

• Ensure Youth Ministry include parents and family as an essential part of a holistic ministry to youth. Keep the congregation informed about these ministries and the needs of youth. Ensure that new families in the church are welcomed and connected with Youth Ministry.  

• Work with the Pastor of Discipleship to develop strategic plans, action steps and goals for Youth Ministry that implement the purpose and mission of FCC. 

• Work with the Pastor of Discipleship in management of all budgets related to Youth Ministry. 

Reporting structure:  Reports to Pastor of Discipleship 

Collaborating ministries:

• Children’s Ministry 

• College/Young Adult Ministry 

• Connecting Ministry 

• Communication/IT 

• Missions & Service 

• Music Ministry 

• Facilities 

Required skills and experience:  

Skills: 

• Personal and mature faith in Jesus Christ 

• Ability to work with youth & adult volunteers and minister to their needs 

• Leadership, teaching & administrative skills 

• Relevant youth ministry work experience 

• High energy level; relational skills, high emotional and social intelligence; coachable 

• Understands basic student development, be familiar with contemporary youth ministry strategies 

• Basic budgeting, planning and management skills 

• Ability to work and collaborate with other staff positively.

Experience: 

• BA/BS degree required 

• MDiv or MA preferred 

• Seminary students are encouraged to apply 

• Some experience preferred, 2-3 years