Student Ministries Associate

King's Harbor Church•Torrance, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Ministries Associate is a part-time position where they will work closely with the Student Minister to assist with all regular programming, including but not limited to, preaching, middle and high school youth group gatherings, Sunday morning services, camps, and special events. This role involves fully participating in Wednesday night youth group, Sunday church activities, staff meetings, and one-on-one check-ins with the Student Minister. The associate will attend Sunday worship, assist in teaching both Middle School and High School, and participate in the discipleship of male students and leaders. Building rapport and relationships with students and parents in the youth ministry is key. The position also includes assisting in the planning, organization, and implementation of middle school and high school games/activities, which may involve worship, devotionals, service projects, and special events. The associate will serve as a small group leader on Wednesday nights and as a counselor at student camps. They will also attend additional events such as on-campus ministries, sports, games, and recitals. A significant aspect of the role is assisting with the social media presence of the youth group and engaging with teens in an uplifting way. This position offers an opportunity to learn about balancing the demands of ministry with personal spiritual development, friendships, and other life responsibilities. The associate is encouraged to ask questions, be creative, offer and implement ideas, seek servant leadership opportunities, take risks, learn, and witness God's work through them to make an impact on others.

Requirements

Be enrolled or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program from an accredited college or university.
Provide your own transportation to/from the church and/or planned activities.
Attend King’s Harbor Church while employed.
Complete a background check and child safety training.
Adhere to KHC policies for the safety of the congregation and students.
Have knowledge of Scripture and clearly articulate the Gospel message.
Knowledge of personal/project management principles, administration practices, organization techniques, and methodologies.
Relational skills.
Ability to use computers and a variety of software applications.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead worship.
Prior experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

Fully participate in Wednesday night youth group, Sunday church activities, staff meetings and one-on-one check-ins with the Student Minister.
Attend Sunday worship.
Assist in teaching both Middle School and High School.
Participate in the discipleship of male students and leaders.
Build rapport and relationships with students and parents in the youth ministry.
Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of both middle school and high school games/activities.
Serve as a small group leader on Wednesday nights.
Serve as a counselor at student camps.
Attend additional events such as on-campus ministries, sports, games, recitals, etc.
Assist with the social media presence of the youth group and engage with the teens there in an uplifting way.
Learn about balancing the demands of ministry with personal spiritual development, friendships, and the other responsibilities of life.
Ask questions, be creative, offer and implement your ideas, seek servant leadership opportunities, take risks, learn, and see God work through you to make an impact on others.