Middle School Ministry Coordinator – Westerville Campus

Vineyard Christian Fellowship • Westerville, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Ministry Coordinator at our Westerville Campus is a full-time position that plays a key role in helping students discover and follow Jesus during one of the most formative seasons of life. This person will provide leadership, organization, and support for Vineyard Columbus' ministry at our Westerville Campus to middle school students, creating environments where students can grow in faith, build meaningful relationships, and experience authentic community. Working closely with the VC Students Pastor, the Middle School Ministry Coordinator will lead Sunday morning programming for grades 6–8, support Student Night gatherings on Sunday evenings, develop and care for volunteer leaders, and oversee the administrative systems that help ministry run effectively. This role combines relational ministry with practical leadership, requiring someone who loves students, enjoys developing volunteers, and can bring both creativity and organization to ministry environments. This is an exciting opportunity to invest in the next generation by helping students take meaningful steps in their faith while building a safe, engaging, and spiritually formative ministry culture for students and families.

Requirements

• Spiritually mature, team-oriented leader
• Passionate about helping middle school students encounter Jesus and grow in their faith
• Enjoys building relationships with students
• Enjoys equipping volunteers
• Enjoys creating environments where young people feel known, valued, and connected
• Comfortable building relationships and managing details
• Energized by leading teams
• Energized by coordinating ministry details
• Energized by helping create engaging experiences that are biblically grounded and age appropriate
• Thrives in collaborative settings
• Communicates clearly
• Brings a positive, flexible attitude to the changing rhythms of student ministry
• Finds joy in developing volunteers and empowering others to have a meaningful impact in the lives of students
• Demonstrates a genuine love for students
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Demonstrates a desire to help the next generation develop a lasting faith in Jesus
• Passion for helping middle school students grow in their relationship with Jesus
• Some experience serving with children, students, or related youth programming
• Ability to recruit, train, support, and encourage volunteer leaders
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to teach and communicate biblical truth in ways that are engaging and age appropriate
• Experience working with diverse students and families from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Comfortable learning and utilizing Planning Center or similar ministry management tools
• Demonstrated spiritual maturity and a lifestyle that reflects biblical values
• Strong collaboration skills, dependability, and a commitment to teamwork

Responsibilities

• Lead Sunday morning programming for grades 6–8
• Support Student Night gatherings on Sunday evenings
• Develop and care for volunteer leaders
• Oversee the administrative systems that help ministry run effectively

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision and insurance available, including an HSA plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off for personal, sick, and parental leave
• Equivalent of 13 days off per calendar year for holidays and staff refresh days
• Gym membership or equivalent subsidy
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development benefits
• Employed-paid life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan including immediate eligibility for employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed