Youth Ministry Leader

Spectrum Church Irvine

Job Description

Spectrum Church Irvine

Youth Ministry Leader

September 2022

 

 

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DEPARTMENT: Ministry Staff

 

WAGE CATEGORY: Part Time Non-Exempt (15-20 hours/week)

 

REPORT TO: Lead Pastor

 

DESCRIPTION:

Utilizing strong interpersonal skills and a love for youth, the Youth Ministry Leader will seek out, build and strengthen new and existing Christ based, faith centered relationships with Junior High (JH) and High School (HS) students.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·     Organize, plan and lead JH and HS youth group gatherings that foster and teach students to worship Jesus, build up and encourage each other, and to serve, including Friday Youth Nights and other youth activities

·     Plan and organize fun events, things that JH and HS students love to do and allow them to easily invite their friends.  

·     Provide opportunities for peer-to-peer/student leadership

·     Develop and help implement service outreach activities

·     Engage one-on-one or in small groups with youth during the week where they live and go to school

·     Attend the Sunday morning worship service, and participate as needed (e.g. Prayer, Call to Worship, Announcements), encouraging and modeling participatory worship to the youth. 

·     Check in periodically with parents and other family members to both inform and engage them

·     Intersect and collaborate with other areas of ministry

·     Provide support to graduating seniors through young adult or college outreach

·     Effectively use relevant social media platforms both as a means of communication and outreach

·     Enlist, schedule, train and assist volunteers

·     Attend staff and other meetings as required

 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

·      Able to clearly communicate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and demonstrate this relationship with a mature, consistent and sacrificial Christ-like attitude and character. 

·      Embrace and model the mission, vision and core values of Spectrum Church Irvine

·      Self-motivated and driven, with a passion, creativity, energy for youth

·      The ability to empathize, communicate with, and love youth (you “get” them)

·      A team builder who inspires, initiates and appreciates fellow employees and volunteers

·      Strong interpersonal skills to work well with parents, volunteers, and church staff

·      Strong time management skills, flexible and adaptable to change

·      Effective use of current and relevant social media platforms

·      Education: College degree or current college student in a related field preferred

·      Two years’ experience preferred working in ministry or related area

 

 

ENVIRONMENT

·      Physical demands required are primarily related to set up and tear down of chairs and miscellaneous equipment

 

COMPENSATION

Non-exempt, 15-20 hours/week, $25.00/hour

About Spectrum Church Irvine

We are a fellowship of believers excited about growing in God's love and living out His mission to bless the world. Please see our website for a more detailed description, including core beliefs and values.

Experience Required
1-5 years

Type
Part-time

Education Required
Some College

Date Posted
1 year ago
Location
Irvine, California

Denomination
Non-Denominational

Church Size
0-100 people


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