Director/Associate Pastor of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry at Rye Presbyterian Church

Ministry Architects • Rye, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rye Presbyterian Church, a 950-member congregation in Rye, NY, is seeking a Director/Associate Pastor of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry. This role is crucial as the church embarks on a new chapter with a new head of staff co-pastorate. The position will lead the vital areas of children's, youth, and family ministries, which include many overlapping offerings and age-specific programs. These ministries involve treasured traditions, a thriving Sunday school program, worship and music participation, and whole family volunteer opportunities. Youth activities include middle school connection, high school youth group, Confirmation, a summer mission trip, and various service and fellowship events. The ideal candidate is engaging, creative, enthusiastic, innovative, positive, authentic, and spiritually mature, with both pastoral and organizational skills to provide spiritual nourishment and manage programs effectively. This position is open to lay or ordained candidates. Ordained individuals would also contribute to periodic preaching, participation in sacraments, and pastoral care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous experience working with young people required.
• Understanding of the PC(USA) Reformed tradition (experience preferred, but willingness to learn and abide by core theological principles is workable).
• Passion for connecting young people to faith communities and supporting whole families on their faith journey.
• Live and model a vibrant, curious, and growing Christian faith, grounded in the Reformed tradition.
• Recognize the dignity and equality of all people.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Work ethic.
• Long-term vision.
• Sense of humor.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in theology or other relevant field preferred.
• Experience working with young people within a church setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stewarding the ministries with children, youth, and their families throughout the life of Rye Pres.
• Designing, directing, and coordinating programs and activities with the support of dedicated volunteers and in collaboration with the co-pastors.
• Developing relationships with children and youth.
• Facilitating an environment for children and youth to foster relationships with one another.
• Closely collaborating with the Christian Education Committee.
• Periodic preaching and participation in the sacraments (for ordained candidates).
• Additional elements of pastoral care as needed (for ordained candidates).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level