Youth and Family Ministry Manager

Redeemer Presbyterian Church • New York, NY

2d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth and Family Ministry Manager at Redeemer Presbyterian Church Lincoln Square (LSQ) is a mid-level role focused on shaping young people in New York City to know Jesus deeply, love His church, and live with purpose. This position is both relational and operational, overseeing youth discipleship (6th-12th grade) while also contributing to children's ministry (Infant-5th grade) and family engagement. The role requires a proven practitioner ready to lead and grow within the church's vision.

Requirements

• Embrace LSQ’s vision and have a gospel-oriented heart for New York City.
• Be aligned with the core theological principles and ministry values of LSQ and the Presbyterian Church of America, including the Westminster Confession.
• Have a deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Four-year undergraduate degree in theology, youth ministry, education, psychology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of ministry experience (volunteer or paid), with demonstrated leadership in youth ministry.
• Proven ability to teach the Bible, theology, and Christian discipleship to youth in large and small group settings.
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
• Strong organizational, relational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Planning Center (or similar database), social media, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate work in theology, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience with urban or multicultural ministry contexts.
• Curriculum development experience.
• Previous public speaking and teaching experience in varied group sizes.
• Familiarity with child safety policies and best practices in family ministry.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate community building events for youth.
• Build consistent, trust-based relationships with students.
• Oversee logistics, curriculum, attendance, and parent communication for Sunday Youth gatherings.
• Lead weekly youth gatherings, small groups, and one-on-one discipleship.
• Develop and deliver gospel-centered, age-appropriate teaching.
• Mentor students individually and in community.
• Lead Communicants Class.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer youth leaders.
• Invest in young adult volunteers, equipping them to disciple students.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones and community-building gatherings with volunteers.
• Ensure all volunteers are screened, trained, and compliant with child safety policies.
• Plan and execute weekly youth programming.
• Coordinate student participation in retreats, mission trips, service projects, and events.
• Organize and lead opportunities for students to serve New York City.
• Build trust-based relationships with parents of youth students.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with parents and assist in organizing parenting workshops.
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding youth events.
• Cultivate relationships with youth pastors and ministry leaders across New York City.
• Represent LSQ in the broader gospel-centered youth ministry ecosystem of the city.
• Explore and help develop the vision for a city-wide youth coalition.
• Identify opportunities for shared events, resource-sharing, and mutual encouragement across church communities.
• Assist with execution of logistics, curriculum, classroom management, attendance, and parent communication for children's programming.
• Rotate periodically with children's ministry staff to take the lead on Sunday morning management and setup.
• Maintain a welcoming and safe environment for children and families.
• Support database management (Planning Center), including check-ins and attendance tracking.
• Participate in planning and leading VBS.
• Actively work to integrate families into the broader life of the LSQ congregation.
• Assist in planning and executing seasonal programs, family events, and community-building activities.
• Help create environments where families experience genuine belonging.
• Collaborate with the Family Ministry team on cross-ministry events and initiatives.
• Provide resources and support for parents in their role as primary disciplers of their children.
• Assist in leading or facilitating parent workshops, small groups, and informational gatherings.
• Build relationships with families, serving as a point of pastoral care and connection.
• Contribute ideas and creative solutions to support the long-term vision of family ministry at LSQ.
• Participate in weekly family ministry meetings to set goals and refine strategies.
• Collaborate across ministry departments to ensure alignment with LSQ’s broader mission.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums
• Shared cost PPO Medical Plan Option
• Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option
• Fully paid Vision insurance premiums
• 403b Retirement with company match
• Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
• Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
• Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
• Transit / commuter benefit
• Counseling benefit

What This Job Offers

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