The Associate Director of Student Ministries role is to help implement the vision and mission of the Student Ministry. This person helps to oversee ministries to youth within the church, specifically our 6th-12th graders, as well as their families. This person will organize and facilitate the discipleship, missions, pastoral care opportunities for youth at Northside Church. They need to be gifted in curriculum selection, resourcing small groups, empowering volunteers, and tending to discipleship ministries. They will be responsible for helping bring to fruition the vision of the Director of Student Ministries and help lead the efforts in creating spaces and moments for people all while leading students into growing relationships with Jesus. They will organize, empower, and execute mission trips for youth in partnership with the Missions Pastor. The Associate Director will help provide pastoral care for youth and families. This individual will also balance work within the church with being an active part of youth activities outside the church walls attending events in the community including sports events, recitals, FCA, etc.
The ideal Associate Director will:
• Exemplify a contagious enthusiasm for Christ and youth.
• Be grounded in Christian theology and Methodist/Wesleyan doctrine.
• Embrace a commitment for long-term planning and implementation of Northside UMC’s Student ministry.
• Have the ability to function as part of a team in the wider circle of ministry (staff, volunteers, and lay leadership).
• Have the ability to coordinate with volunteers to implement all aspects of the ministry.
Knowledge of relational ministry to middle and high school students; well-informed about current adolescent culture and issues
Knowledge of implementation of various programs, including community service programs, social justice programs, retreats, immersion programs, and liturgical ministry
Knowledge of the United Methodist Church beliefs, doctrines, discipline, traditions, and social principles
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee and lead Student Ministries Sunday School classes
Oversee Small Group Ministries within Student Ministries include recruiting and supporting Volunteer Leaders
Lead High and Middle School Girls Outreach
Coordinate and implement Local and Global mission opportunities for students
Help provide pastoral care for students and families
Handle weekly administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Youth Ministry and in partnership with the Administrative Assistant
Help Create, Manage, and Work within the Youth Budget
Work with the Student Ministries Team to help implement the Vision and Mission of the Youth Ministry
Attend Workshops and Conferences to continue growth in the field of Youth Ministry
Connect and communicate effectively with youth, adults, and families concerning spiritual matters
Be a creative, dependable, and energetic self-starter who sees youth ministry as a calling
Be strong in organization, delegation, and planning skills for ministries and programs
Model a personal and growing relationship with Jesus and perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Student Ministries
Skills and Qualifications
Ability to create energy and understand the value of both fun and depth in discipling students
Communicates effectively with parents, youth, and volunteers
Ability to create and write curriculum or find new curriculum that is engaging to youth
Appropriate engages Social Media and Graphic Design Skills
Utilizes Office and Administrative skills (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pro Presenter, Planning Center, Canva, ACS, Outlook)
Ability to Manage and work with a Student Ministry Staff and a large team of volunteers among a large church staff
Being able to communicate effectively and clearly to multiple groups
Education and Experience
College or Seminary degree
Experience of at least 2 years in full-time Youth ministry, preferably in a large context
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; bend and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, the telephone and other office and/or clerical equipment. Requires normal range of hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly in a typical office environment with adequate light and moderate noise levels. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. Airconditioned buildings; tile, concrete and carpeted floors; adjustable workstation with ergonomic keyboard is provided.
The office environment is fast-paced and may be considered stressful, due to seemingly regular interruptions because of numerous urgent and unexpected requests that requires multi-tasking. This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northside Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other class or status protected by law.
The above statements and job description are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and tasks. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. Northside Church maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees may be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.