Director of Student Ministry

Sammamish Presbyterian Church

Job Description

Summary: This position seeks to reach students and their families throughout the greater Sammamish/Issaquah/Redmond area and prayerfully work to connect current members and potential members to the SPC community through relationship-building, programming, age-appropriate spiritual formation, and service opportunities.  

 

This position leads and advances the ministry with mid-high and senior-high students at Sammamish Presbyterian Church.   

 

The primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:  

  • Develop and Execute Mid-Week programming for MS and HS students 
  • Develop and Execute Bible Study for students on Sunday morning 
  • Develop and Execute Camping/Retreat strategy for both MS and HS students 
  • Recruit and Lead all Volunteers involved in Student Ministry 
  • Participate in Tijuana Housebuilding Ministry 
  • Build Healthy Pastoral Relationships with students and their families   

He/she/they collaborate with elders, pastors, staff and the Student’s Leadership Team to ensure that each program works in coordination with the others toward a common goal of being a Christ-Centered, Mission Minded Family.  

 

ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPERVISION – Supervised by the Lead Pastor  

 

FOR STUDENT MINISTRY  

Vision  

  • Collaborate with leadership to shape, maintain and communicate a fresh vision for student ministry, planning for the future of the entire ministry within the Department 
  • Inspire faith development in students and families through weekly Student Ministry 
  • Ensure that all programs are Christ-centered, relational, age appropriate, safe, and engaging 

Leadership  

  • Serve as a visible, passionate, proactive advocate for the SPC's students, families, and ministry programs, continually highlighting and influencing issues and actions that are important to the spiritual nurture of children and families 
  • Work with staff team to maintain key departmental operations/systems for a sustainable, healthy ministry: resources, facilities, publicity, communications, policies, procedures & schedules  
  • Build joyful, engaged volunteer teams to support the ministry, by calling them to volunteer, providing effective training and supervision, and equipping them with skills for successful and positive volunteer experiences 
  • Guide the development of new programs, establishing clear goals and execution plans 
  • Develop and equip the Student Leadership Team. The SLT is made up of Staff, Elders, and lay volunteers. 
  • The goal is to work with the elders to lead these meetings together. You will be working to provide a spiritual focus, accomplish tasks necessary for Student Ministry events, etc., and build relationships within this team.   

  

Relationships  

  • Create and maintain collaborative connections amongst the student ministry leaders, including staff and volunteers of all ministries  
  • Establish a “family” culture in student ministry that is welcoming and nurturing, with positive, pastoral relationships with and among parents, students, staff, and volunteers 
  • Provide a supportive and visible leadership presence at programs and events 
  • Provide timely follow-up and welcome for all first-time guests 
  • Regularly pray for the student ministry staff, volunteers, students, and parents 

 

Qualifications 

  • A professed commitment to Jesus Christ  
  • Biblical knowledge/training  
  • A warm, joyful, nurturing presence  
  • Experience in working with students and overseeing programs for students   
  • A demonstrated self-starter with strong management, organizational, and leadership skills  
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion  
  • Must submit and pass a background check  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs  
  • Experience using social media platforms to connect with a community   
  • Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred  

HOURS: 40 hours/week, including Sundays. Exempt status. 

About Sammamish Presbyterian Church

We are a Christ centered, mission minded family that wants to love God, love our neighbors, and serve both.

Experience Required
Entry Level

Type
Full-time

Education Required
Some College

Date Posted
1 month ago
Location
Sammamish, Washington

Denomination
Presbyterian: PCUSA

Church Size
500-750 people


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