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At The Grove, we believe that students can begin their own personal journey to know and live like Jesus from a young age, which is why our youth director oversees preteen (4th/5th) through teenage/student ministries (6th-12th). For 4th/5th grade programming, the Grove Youth Director will coordinate with the GroveKids Director to implement curriculum and lead volunteers in the preteen classroom on Sunday morning. For Confirmation (6th grade), the Grove Youth Director will utilize the existing curriculum to lead students through Confirmation and work with volunteers to coordinate outside events. The Youth Director will also lead GroveYouth (7th-12th) regular Sunday evening programming and small group events.
The Youth Director will cast vision for all youth ministry at The Grove, plan large and small group gatherings, deliver large group messages, expand the size and quality of the ministry, and partner and equip youth parents. He/she will serve as the primary pastoral presence to all Grove youth and their parents and lead parents into being the primary disciple makers in their children's lives. An exceptional candidate will be an experienced leader, energetic and passionate about student ministry, highly organized and a good communicator. There is room for growth and training in a church planting environment as well as communication opportunities depending on the candidate.
As with all Grove positions, this person is expected to embody the mission of The Grove each and everyday - to help people live like Jesus.
Reports To: Executive Pastor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Campus: The Grove
Working Hours: This is a Full-time position that will work at least 36 hours per week. Usual working hours for this full-time position are Sunday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and 4:00 - 8:00pm; and Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. There is flexibility in the working schedule and working location.
During certain times of the year additional hours may be necessary to meet the demands of the church. All church staff will be asked to support and serve for religious holidays and worship services including Christmas Eve and Easter.
Job Responsibilities and Duties: Essential duties include the items listed below, plus other duties as required or assigned. Cast a compelling vision for GroveYouth Ministry that focuses on discipleship and connecting our young people with each other, in close coordination with the Campus Pastor and Executive Pastor
- Develop and implement plans for executing vision and goals of GroveYouth
- Work with the Executive Pastor to hire, train, and develop new youth staff as the ministry grows.
- Work closely with parents to equip them for ministry in their homes and engage them in the ministry of the church
- Recruit, train, and equip volunteers for the work of relational ministry
- Work closely with the GroveKids staff in order to ensure a thoughtful transition for our students from children's ministry to youth ministry each year.
- Collaborate with other Grove staff on special projects
- Work with Executive Pastor to develop and manage the ministry budget, and comply with other administrative requirements as needed
Education and Desired Skills:
- Undergraduate degree required; post-graduate degree preferred
- 5+ years in Youth Ministry or ministry related field in a significant professional capacity
- Experience in delivering powerful messages/sermon regularly
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and positive attitude
- High degree of personal initiative and accountability
- Ability to manage and motivate volunteers
- Strong organization skills
Preferred Software Experience:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- G Suite (Google, Gmail, Calendar, etc...)
- Adobe Suite
- Church Management Software