Youth Ministries Lead Coordinator - Gethsemane Campus

Mission of the Position

The Youth Ministries Lead will be responsible for directing the   spiritual formation of youth and young adults that will help them foster an   authentic faith in Jesus Christ. This person   is expected, over the tenure of the position, to work and fulfil as many of   the responsibilities and duties as listed below. The Youth Ministries Lead will need to be   able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Essential Duties

Administrative

• Attend a variety of meetings, including but not limited to: all staff, ministry planning, The Garden (community youth center) partner meetings. 
• Foster relationships and partner with Student Ministries staff at St. Luke’s Westheimer Campus for programming, planning, support, etc. 
• Develop and manage the budget for ministry programming in coordination with Campus Pastor.
• Work alongside team members in sharing vision, setting goals and strategies to grow the program spiritually and      numerically.
• Communicate with church staff, volunteers, parents, and youth in a timely manner regarding events and ministry details.

Oversee Student Programming

• Plan and execute weekly programs, including youth Sunday School, Sunday afternoon/evening youth fellowship, Wednesday night youth group, and other programming in The Garden.
• Plan and execute additional events, at least monthly, including mission trips, field trips, hangouts, and community service events.
• Foster a welcoming and respectful culture among all participants of the ministry.
• Build Christ-like relationships within the youth group and with volunteers by attending Sunday morning worship with the youth, recruiting additional adult volunteers, and serve as a role model for young people.
• Participate in neighborhood schools and community events to build new relationships and invite youth to The Garden and all youth programming. 
• Be an active leader in The Garden. 
• Help students and families celebrate spiritual milestones such as Baptism, Confirmation and graduation. 
• Communicate effectively with youth, parents, and volunteers in a way that creates excitement and joy with the ministry, including email, social media, Sunday morning announcements, texts, and phone calls.
• Support community outreach events and programs where youth would attend and/or youth could be invited into the youth ministry, including neighborhood schools activities, missional partner events, and supporting other occasional community outreach events sponsored by the church.

Develop Student Leaders

• Help raise student leaders and give them opportunities to serve and develop their leadership skills.
• Encourage participation in ministries, leadership, and in the life of the church.

Equipping Volunteers

• Recruit, train and equip volunteers, including a leadership team, whose passion is to build authentic Christ-like relationships with our youth, lead or co-lead small groups, Sunday School, and worship experiences. 
• Develop volunteers to provide administrative and student programming support for weekly and special events programming. 

Partner with Parents

• Communicate with parents to help them stay connected to the ministry and help new parents be brought into the fabric of the ministry.

Service, Outreach, and Fellowship Events

• Plan camps, trips, retreats, and VBS participation. 
• Empower teenagers to serve and experience hands-on ministry by providing age-appropriate service opportunities inside and outside the church and The Garden.
• Plan and execute attractional events for unchurched youth in the community.
• Foster an invitational culture where students are encouraged and incentivized to invite their friends to ministry programs and events.

Young Adult Ministries

• · Oversee and support our young adults, creating relational events/activities.
• · Assist in developing leaders for small groups.
• Oversee the curriculum selections for small groups and Sunday School, aligning with our Methodist beliefs.  

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in the 11 am worship service (in the Sanctuary) at least monthly
• Other duties as assigned

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Christian development or leadership studies, preferred

Experience:

• Previous experience in youth ministries preferred

Talents: 

• Displays a love for God and a passion for discipling students.
• Demonstrable skills working in cross-cultural settings.
• Passion for working with underserved youth in an urban setting.
• Positive, energetic, and fun.
• Team player who works well with others.
• Innovative, self-starter, able to come up with new ideas to reach students and families.
• Seeks to build relationships with students, their families, and young adults.
• Ability to coordinate and lead a large group of volunteers.
• Good communicator (written and public speaking skills).
• Good organizational skills and manages time wisely.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.