Northview Students Director

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Northview Students Director's/Pastor's primary responsibility is to lead, manage, and develop ministry for 5th & 6th grade, Middle School and High School students at their assigned Campus. This job requires weekend hours (Sunday). This position is an exempt full-time salary position and reports to the Campus Pastor.

Student Ministry Leadership Duties:

• Gives Ministry Away
• Oversees High School and Middle School small groups
• Oversees High School and Middle School special events, retreats, Northview Family Framework events and classes
• Develops weekly Middle School and High School ministry programming
• Develops curriculum as needed
• Oversees the 5th & 6th grade ministry at the campus
• Attends all-campus student ministry meetings
• Identifies and develops leaders in students and adults
• Recruits, trains, leads and motivates high school volunteers
• Takes initiative in building relationships, conducting regular informational/training sessions, and showing appreciation to volunteers
• Implements a culture that embraces the values, purposes and directions of student ministries
• Pursues regular contact and relationship building with students and their parents
• Ensures safety of students by identifying and implementing appropriate risk management and training practices
• Coordinates with outreach to plan giving and serving opportunities within Northview Students
• Improves personal and professional skills by seeking and participating in learning opportunities

Pastoral / Administrative Duties:

• Officiates weddings and funerals as needed
• Provides pastoral care, counseling and guidance as needed
• Networks with other churches for ideas and community
• Assists in baptisms or service hosting at the campus as needed
• Manages and maintains the worship and production budget of the campus
• Attends scheduled staff meetings
• Checks and responds to email, voicemail and calls within 24 hours
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not directly supervise staff; however, it does work with volunteers and must have an understanding that volunteers are key to the ministry of the church. The employee must have a heart to recruit, train, equip and support volunteers in fulfilling their roles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree plus three to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related experience includes leading middle school and high school students, as well as, teaching and leading volunteers.