Part-Time Youth Director

Please email your resume, references and below application to joel@oxlip.org.

VISION: To equip young people with an understanding of how the gospel transforms the heart resulting in a lifelong relationship with God that honors Him in word and deed.

Education Requirements: Prefer an undergraduate degree in youth ministry, Bible or theology; or have related life experience and ministry skills to positively affect the spiritual development in youth.

Character Requirements:

• Exhibits a vibrant personal walk with Jesus Christ evidenced through personal devotion to Scripture and active service in local church and community.
• Exhibits a teachable heart and welcomes ongoing instruction and evaluation in Christian walk and job performance to grow personally, spiritually and professionally.
• Exhibits a desire and excitement for pursuing formal and/or informal education and training, to enhance the church’s overall ministries.
• Must agree with the EFCA Statement of Faith, Oxlip Church’s Constitution, By-laws, vision, policies and core values.

Job Responsibilities:

• Part-Time position pays $17,000 per year for 25 hours dedicated per week to youth.
• Prepares and teaches weekly age-specific youth group sessions and bible studies.
• Oversees the planning and execution of all youth events such as: camps, retreats, conferences, mission trips and fellowship events. Also provides opportunities for leadership development with the youth.
• Seeks to develop ongoing relationships with parents and youth with an “approachable and open-minded demeanor” demonstrated through consistent communication, resourcing needs, counseling, encouragement and availability.
• Has awareness of the importance of confidentiality and uses wise discretion seeking direction from the senior pastor and elders when needed.
• Understands the value of building and training a support team of faithful adults who have a desire to invest in the lives of teens.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings and monthly leadership meetings with the purpose of keeping the church leadership informed of the workings of the ministry while seeking guidance and encouragement when needed.
• Exhibits good stewardship of the youth ministry budget, building and church van.
• Adheres to child protection guidelines and keeps background checks and volunteer applications current.
• Provides a written annual report for the congregation.
• Models good work ethic as demonstrated by efficiency and effectiveness.
• Possesses an understanding of current youth culture (i.e., technology, entertainment, etc.).
• Possesses a vision for growth that has potential to eventually make the youth director position into a full-time position.