Axis Director

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Axis Director

Full Time Mamaroneck, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1057

Position: Axis Director Manager: Lead Pastor

Hours: Full-Time Location: New York

Summary

The Axis Director is responsible for planning, executing and growing a life-giving student ministry. This leader must be able to build a ministry of hundreds of students through strong systems, relational leadership and a magnetic midweek experience. The Axis Director must connect authentically with a wide range of families and model the approach that “we are building a house that looks like heaven.”

This role requires on-site leadership for church and Axis services, volunteer connection and office hours.

What You Will Do

• Lead the growth of Axis to a vibrant youth ministry serving hundreds of students through strategic systems, strong volunteer leadership, and compelling weekly experiences
• Support the Lead Pastor in building a life-giving, vibrant location culture
• Plan and execute a relevant weekly Axis service that is high-energy, creative and worshipful
• Establish and strengthen a small group system (Tribes) that supports spiritual formation, relational connection, and scalable growth
• Build trust and rapport with students through relational touchpoints and parent engagement
• Recruit, train, and develop volunteers through a leadership structure and training environments
• Create an atmosphere where students feel welcomed, valued, and excited
• Lead platform communication for Axis, including teaching from original and provided notes
• Oversee the First Serve and follow-up process
• Strengthen all operational systems, including weekly services, comms, volunteer, and branding
• Partner with Communications on the Axis IG account, parent newsletter, and promotion
• Inform and resource parents on upcoming series, cultural issues, and topics impacting students
• Assist with Central and regional Axis events, including Conference, Fall Retreat, and One Nights
• Maintain and expand partnerships with school districts and community partners
• Provide pastoral care for students and equip parents through consistent parent gatherings

What You Bring

• A commitment to modeling the following qualities: Integrity, Positive Attitude, Work Ethic, Excellence, Team Player, Achievement, Development, Humility, Commitment and Intuition
• Proven ability to grow a youth ministry using systems, discipleship, groups and volunteer teams
• A love for the local church and a passion to invest, lead and develop the next generation
• A magnetic and likable personality with a sense of humor and awareness of current youth culture
• Spirit-filled ministry background with theological strength and a connected prayer life
• Resourceful, innovative, and able to take initiative with written systems
• Strong work ethic and pioneering spirit for a growing church environment
• Leadership development mindset and comfort with receiving fast feedback
• Excellent relational and communication skills, with the ability to lead adults and relate well to parents and students from all walks of life
• High personal standards in organization, follow-through, privacy and team development
• Comfort with digital tools and willingness to learn new systems

*These descriptions are not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

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