Youth Ministry Director Grace Community Fellowship
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SEMINARY, Eugene, OR, United States
Grace Community Fellowship
Job Description: Youth Ministry Director
Grace Community Fellowship Overview:
Grace Community Fellowship is a nondenominational, evangelical church centrally located in Eugene, Oregon (a suburban, college town with a metro population of 380,000+.) The church has grown steadily since its launch in 1980, currently averaging over 550 weekly attendance (450 adults, 100 kids/youth). The church is currently completing a multi-million-dollar expansion to their building for youth ministry. Grace is a contemporary, innovative, multi-staff church.
Our mission is: To Love People Where They’re At and Help Them Follow Jesus.
Youth Ministry Overview:
Grace Community Fellowship has a solid track record of vibrant youth ministry. Comprising of a middle school ministry and high school ministry, the youth ministry has recently had up to 50-60 students attending weekly youth gatherings and draws students from multiple schools in the area.
The characteristics of the youth ministry are an emphasis on small groups, evangelism, camp, a college internship program, and student leadership development.
Employment Details:
Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt
Hours: Sunday through Thursday
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Health & life insurance
General Duties:
Lead, develop, and oversee all aspects of the middle school and high school ministry.
We are searching for a candidate with the following character, competencies, and chemistry.
Character
- Displays a love for Jesus Christ, His church, and ministry to youth
- Aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Grace Community Fellowship
- Integrity in character, relationships, and actions (inside and outside “the office”)
- Self‑motivated and proactive
- Confidential and respectful
Competencies
- Work in alignment with the staff team to fulfill the vision and values of the church
- Set short‑term and long‑term goals and execute action steps towards their completion
- Recruit, train, and retain high quality volunteers and interns
- Plan, organize, and communicate ministry calendar
- Equip, encourage, and resource parents for the discipling of their student(s)
- Lead youth camps, trips, and events
- Teach on a regular basis in youth gatherings and as needed in other venues
- Steward youth ministry budget
- Delegate ministry tasks to others (as appropriate)
- Manage and maintain all youth ministry assets (including meeting spaces)
- Other duties as assigned.
Chemistry
- Enjoys working in a team setting that is highly collaborative and cooperative
- A fun‑loving “people person”
- Flexible and adaptable
- A lifelong learner and self‑motivated
- Able to work in high‑stress situations
Requirements:
- Able to affirm our statement of faith, mission, vision, and values
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Christian ministry or Bible/theology (preferred)
- 2+ years of experience working in youth ministry (preferred)
- Strong public speaking skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
Application Instructions:
For consideration, please send the following to info:
- Cover Letter
- Resume (include links to your social media profiles)
- Personal References (at least 3)
- Philosophy of Ministry (no more than 1 page)
- Video sample(s) of preaching/teaching