Youth Pastor And Director Of Children, Middle School And Youth Ministries

SAINT JAMES COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ALPHARETTA

YOUTH PASTOR/DIRECTOR - JOB DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Supports the Church's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, teamwork, commitment to our community, accountability and ownership. Will possess a demonstrated Christian faith commitment

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Youth Pastor/Director of Children, Middle School and Youth Ministries (CMY) is a full-time position with responsibility for carrying out the mission and vision of St. James Community Church of Alpharetta (SJCCA). The ministry is seeking experienced, mature, energetic and dedicated candidates with a commitment to serve our children in growing spiritually and becoming servant leaders who honor God, love others and walk in truth.

SCOPE

The way that the position contributes to and impacts on the organization

• The position reports to the Senior Pastor and the Human Relations Team (HRT) having joint responsibility for review and oversight of the ministry.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

• Provides spiritual and visionary leadership to develop, coordinate, and empower laity in all areas of CMY ministries. Plans activities, coordinates, articulates, and implements the vision for CMY.
• Works with the Children, Middle School and Youth (CMY) chairpersons, and Christian Education Chairperson to implement programmatic goals and action plans.
• Develops a comprehensive plan for the recruitment, mobilization, and utilization of servant workers within the CMY ministry.
• Establishes relationships with middle and high school principals and administrators to build a church presence within the educational community.
• Attends all worship services and corporate prayer and bible studies in preparation for Sunday and Children and Youth Worship Services at SJCCA.
• Preach the Word of God at both services on every fourth Sunday, which is Youth Sunday, and any occasions the Senior Pastor deems appropriate.
• Meets with the ministerial staff, Christian Education, and servant workers to coordinate Bible Study classes, including the need to often teach Bible Study and or be physically present.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and other conferences as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
• Works with the church staff and exemplifies team spirit in daily work activities.
• Provides spiritual counseling services to youth during the work week. Assists the ministerial staff in providing pastoral care to children and Youth members. Makes weekly visits to youth sick and shut in.
• Plans schedules and attends Youth Mission Trips that are coordinated well in advance by the Outreach Ministry and sanctioned by the Senior Pastor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.
• Punctuality is an absolute requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The knowledge, skills and attitudes required for satisfactory job performance

• Strong spiritual and moral character.
• Degree or advanced degree in ministry preferred.
• Extensive experience in youth ministry preferred.
• Must have the ability to deal maturely and calmly with the public, including all conversations in a clear and pleasant manner and follow written and oral instructions with little supervision.
• Recognizes the need for the application of appropriate security measures in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

EXPERIENCE:

• Youth Ministry: Worked at least 1 year

CORE HOURS

• Flexible schedules
• Some Weekends required

This position shall report to and be supervised by the Sr. Pastor and is accountable to the Human Relations Team(HRT) and the Church Council. This position is full time and is paid bi-monthly. The salary range is between $55,000 - $60,000 based on qualifications and experience. Benefits are provided.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person