Youth Director

Location

Newton, MA | United States

Job description

Youth Director (Full or Part Time)
Grace Fellowship seeks a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Youth Director with primary responsibility to lead the Youth Program. Our Youth Program is still developing with 20+ kids who have known each other for a while and are regularly meeting together. This is an opportunity to come build and lead a vibrant youth program, as well as develop and mentor our young people in their faith journey. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong sense of leadership, and be an effective communicator. We hope this individual will help establish a longer-term (e.g., 5-year) strategic plan for the Youth Program at Grace Fellowship. We are looking for someone with a deep passion for youth and a strong commitment to building relationships with young people and their families. As well as overseeing the Youth Program, Grace Fellowship is seeking someone who loves the local church and wants to grow in their gifts by serving in a variety of ministry settings while working closely with and being mentored by the Senior Pastor.

This is a full time or part time position reporting to our Senior Pastor with a competitive salary and benefits. If you are a passionate and dedicated individual with a heart for young people, want to serve in the local church and grow in your gifts, we invite you to apply and learn more about us.

Youth Program Responsibilities

● Plan and lead youth programs and activities, including regular meetings, retreats, and community
outreach events
● Develop and implement curriculum and teaching materials that engage youth in their faith journey and provide practical application for their daily lives
● Build relationships with youth and their families, providing pastoral care and support as needed
● Mentor and disciple young people, providing guidance and support as they navigate their Christian
faith, e.g., curriculum for confirmation
● Recruit and train volunteers to assist with youth programs and activities
● Collaborate with other church staff members and ministry teams to integrate youth into the life of the
church
● Keep up-to-date with current trends in youth culture
● Identify opportunities for outreach, service, and partnerships in the local community

Youth Director Requirements
 Deep passion for youth and the ability to contextualize teachings and activities to engage with youth in a meaningful way
 Strengths in building relationships and sharing the gospel with seeking/questioning/non-Christian
youth and their parents
 Previous experience working with youth in a church or ministry setting
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with young people and build positive relationships with their parents and families
 Demonstrated ability to plan and lead youth programs and events
 Ability to work collaboratively with other church staff members and volunteers
 Desire to serve in the local church and grow in pastoral gifts
 Demonstrated commitment to personal spiritual growth and development
 Bachelor’s degree (Seminary education welcome)

Salary / Benefits (for full time role)
[Indicative package reflected below; salary and benefits package will be finalized with candidate depending on role, experience, ordination, etc.]
● Salary potential: To be determined with candidate
● Health care allowance to help cover medical and dental premiums and other healthcare-related costs
● 403(b) retirement savings plan: Employer contribution of 4% of salary, plus up to additional 3%
matching of employee contribution
● Vacation: 10 days
● Allowances for business and ministry expenses, as well as books and professional development
● Spiritual Formation Care: 1 day per month for the purposes of regular personal soul care
● To be modified if candidate prefers a part-time youth director role

Please send your CV/resume, cover letter, and anything else you’d like to share by email.

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