Associate Students Pastor

Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, OH)•Mason, OH

10d

About The Position

The Associate Students Pastor will play a pivotal role in providing leadership, coordination, and oversight for various aspects of Crossroads Student Ministry. This includes direct management of first impressions, parent connection, student reachout, special events, theme weekends, Influencers, Dream Teams and weekly operations. The Associate Students Pastor will also be responsible for recruiting, training, supervising and guiding the volunteer teams that contribute to the success of these areas. This position will play a vital role in shaping the spiritual growth and development of students & volunteers while ensuring a seamless and vibrant ministry experience. This position reports directly to the Students Pastor and helps lead the Students Ministry team.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years working in the field preferred
Excellent communication skills
Proven, dynamic communicator to large groups of students and/or adults
Naturally magnetic, with the ability to connect with students, parents, and adult leaders
Experience developing and leading high capacity volunteer leaders; strong leadership skills
Passion to draw grades 6th-12th into overall mission of Crossroads
Ability to handle conflict and difficult conversations among volunteers, students, and parents
Ability to determine what is working and what is not in weekend experiences, resources for students and parents, and other resources/experiences provided by Student Ministry Site Support Team
Provide critical feedback to improve experiences and resources
Must be a self-starter and have a teachable spirit
Able to effectively communicate and collaborate with staff and leaders
Demonstrate flexibility, responsibility, dependability, and follow through
Ability to see the big picture and simultaneously attend to details
Understand budget constraints and operate within those boundaries
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Work both independently and within a team
Must be able to walk up to 5 miles, standing, climbing, lifting, pulling, and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, and stooping as duties required.
Must be able to lift 25 to 50 lbs
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends and other high impact events at Crossroads.
Mission Oriented: Committed to the Crossroads mission and expectations in the staff “I Promise” document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines, tithing, and pursuing personal purity.
Availability: Expected to work outside of “normal” schedule for All Hands on Deck high-impact events (Holy Week/Easter, Super Bowl, Christmas, others as needed), participate in all-staff meetings, day of solitude, offsites, etc.
Authenticity: Communicates clearly, directly, and honestly, even under stress, and does so with a sustained positive attitude and demeanor.
Personal Leadership: Envisions, energizes, and enables others to operate at full potential.
Collaborative Self-starter: Thrives as an individual contributor and works well on a team.
Proactive Problem Solver: Takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to changing and fluid environments, and proactively solves problems.
Humility: Puts others above self and takes ownership of mistakes.
Learner: Desires growth and learning from others.
Flexibility: Able to quickly shift between projects as organizational direction and needs change, able to successfully balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Manage the Connections (first impressions) team to ensure a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all students, parents, and visitors. This includes recruiting, training and building robust teams that will provide a best in class experience for all of our student services.
Cultivate and maintain effective communication channels to connect with volunteers, students, & parents, providing updates and facilitating their involvement in the ministry.
Launch, recruit, coordinate and support Dream Team clubs in 5 or more of our largest districts including middle school and high school teams.
Partner with ReachOut and build relationships with local ministries to launch and maintain consistent ReachOut opportunities for students to participate in.
Help plan, execute, and oversee special events within the Crossroads Students, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure successful outcomes.
Own the creativity and execution of Theme weekends from a connections perspective.
Collaborate with other ministry leaders and staff to align efforts, share resources, and ensure a cohesive overall experience.
Help reshape and restructure Influencers program to provide more mentorship and personal investment for the students. This also includes teaching and content of influencers.
Monitor and assess the effectiveness of ministry programs, making necessary adjustments to enhance impact and reach.
Assist in budget planning and management for areas under responsibility.
Apprentice with the Site Pastor in all areas of Student Ministry for professional development with the goal of preparing to move into a site pastor position within 2-3 years.
Share the on stage hosting and teaching opportunities with the Site Pastor.
Plan, oversee and maximize opportunities for students to connect with CS outside of our building. Not limited to but including Summer hangouts.
Uphold the values and mission of Crossroads and Crossroads Students, serving as a model and spiritual leader for students and volunteers.