Youth Director

Overview

Youth Director - Job Description

Life Bridge Church

Part-time hourly, 18-20 hours per week. Mostly in-person responsibilities, especially on Sundays (Services and Evening programs) and Staff Meetings

• Engage Teens and Families at Life Bridge — Connect with families and teens on Sunday Mornings in services and programming (including the pre-teen Bridge Kids program)
• Engage Teens and Families at Life Bridge — Be present and participate in family-inclusive events at Life Bridge (Baptism, Trunk or Treat, Cookouts, etc.)
• Engage Teens and Families at Life Bridge — Reasonably connect with teens and families at community events (sports games, graduations, camp, etc)
• Engage Teens and Families at Life Bridge — Collaborate with the Bridge Kids Director to develop pathways for family engagement
• Develop and Execute Teen Programming — Work with the Pastor of Ministries and existing volunteers to develop and create teen programming with a focus on discipleship and positive childhood experiences
• Develop and Execute Teen Programming — Utilize and implement Orange curriculum
• Develop and Execute Teen Programming — Organizes and manages necessary details for positive outcomes
• Develop and Execute Teen Programming — Manage the youth budget
• Develop and Execute Teen Programming — Identify roadblocks, anticipate needs, and provide solutions
• Develop and Execute Teen Programming — Lead camp scholarship application process
• Develop and Execute Teen Programming — Lead Lake Ann Camp week 5 process
• Champion Leadership:
  No Solos, No Silos — Utilize existing volunteers and recruit new leaders and team members for teen programming and events
• Champion Leadership:
  No Solos, No Silos — Respond positively and punctually to needs and requests expressed through phone calls, emails, written notes, and personal conversations
• Champion Leadership:
  No Solos, No Silos — Uses clear oral and written communication skills to increase alignment and further mission
• Champion Leadership:
  No Solos, No Silos — Attend staff meetings and collaborate with staff on church programming

CHARACTER

• Responsible and reliable
• Positive attitude and pleasant demeanor
• Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
• Self-starter who can initiate solutions
• Emotionally healthy and self-aware
• Strong interpersonal skills

CHEMISTRY

• Team player who works collaboratively
• Fits well with staff and culture
• Pursues unity and conflict resolution in a biblical manner
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills
• Aligns with church mission, vision, and values

COMPETENCE

• Efficient, detailed, and organized
• Use time and resources wisely and effectively
• Able to manage multiple projects and programs
• Consistently sees tasks to completion
• Willing to address obstacles and solve problems
• Excels in oral and written communication
• Aware of Teen Developmental Needs
• Strategic engagement with difficult and high-needs students

EXPERIENCE: Previous work experience in a youth-related environment required, church environment preferred

EDUCATION: High school diploma required, additional education preferred

SKILLS: Training and experience with church tools and programs preferred

BODY LIFE: Must demonstrate qualities of a disciple of Jesus Christ. Must be involved in Life Bridge with regular Sunday worship attendance

RESIDENCE: Living in/near South Haven preferred

Hired by:
Lead Pastor

Reports to:

Pastor of Ministries

Primary Work Relationships:
Students, Families, and Ministry Team

Secondary Work Relationships:
Staff, Congregants

Other Work Relationships:
Other Water’s Edge, Community, Vendors

Participate on:
Staff Team, Water’s Edge Cohorts (as needed)