Youth Director

Waters Edge Family•South Haven, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Youth Director - Job Description LifeBridge Church Part-time hourly, 18-20 hours per week. Mostly in-person responsibilities, especially on Sundays (Services and Evening programs) and Staff Meetings 1. RESPONSIBILITIES Engage Teens and Families at LifeBridge > Connect with families and teens on Sunday Mornings in services and programming (including the pre-teen Bridge Kids program) > Be present and participate in family-inclusive events at LifeBridge (Baptism, Trunk or Treat, Cookouts, etc.) > Reasonably connect with teens and families at community events (sports games, graduations, camp, etc) > Collaborate with the Bridge Kids Director to develop pathways for family engagement Develop and Execute Teen Programming > Work with the Pastor of Ministries and existing volunteers to develop and create teen programming with a focus on discipleship and positive childhood experiences > Utilize and implement Orange curriculum > Organizes and manages necessary details for positive outcomes > Manage the youth budget > Identify roadblocks, anticipate needs, and provide solutions. >Lead camp scholarship application process >Lead Lake Ann Camp week 5 process Champion Leadership: No Solos, No Silos > Utilize existing volunteers and recruit new leaders and team members for teen programming and events > Respond positively and punctually to needs and requests expressed through phone calls, emails, written notes, and personal conversations. > Uses clear oral and written communication skills to increase alignment and further mission. > Attend staff meetings and collaborate with staff on church programming 2. QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER > Responsible and reliable > Positive attitude and pleasant demeanor > Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality > Self-starter who can initiate solutions > Emotionally healthy and self-aware > Strong interpersonal skills CHEMISTRY > Team player who works collaboratively > Fits well with staff and culture. > Pursues unity and conflict resolution in a biblical manner > Demonstrates interpersonal skills > Aligns with church mission, vision, and values. COMPETENCE > Efficient, detailed, and organized > Use time and resources wisely and effectively > Able to manage multiple projects and programs > Consistently sees tasks to completion > Willing to address obstacles and solve problems > Excels in oral and written communication > Aware of Teen Developmental Needs > Strategic engagement with difficult and high-needs students 3. REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE: Previous work experience in a youth-related environment required, church environment preferred EDUCATION: High school diploma required, additional education preferred SKILLS: Training and experience with church tools and programs preferred BODY LIFE: Must demonstrate qualities of a disciple of Jesus Christ. Must be involved in LifeBridge with regular Sunday worship attendance RESIDENCE: Living in/near South Haven preferred 4. RELATIONSHIPS Hired by: Lead Pastor Reports to: Pastor of Ministries Primary Work Relationships: Students, Families, and Ministry Team Secondary Work Relationships: Staff, Congregants Other Work Relationships: Other Water’s Edge, Community, Vendors Participate on: Staff Team, Water’s Edge Cohorts (as needed)

Requirements

Previous work experience in a youth-related environment required, church environment preferred
High school diploma required, additional education preferred
Training and experience with church tools and programs preferred
Must demonstrate qualities of a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Must be involved in LifeBridge with regular Sunday worship attendance
Living in/near South Haven preferred

Responsibilities

Engage Teens and Families at LifeBridge
Connect with families and teens on Sunday Mornings in services and programming (including the pre-teen Bridge Kids program)
Be present and participate in family-inclusive events at LifeBridge (Baptism, Trunk or Treat, Cookouts, etc.)
Reasonably connect with teens and families at community events (sports games, graduations, camp, etc)
Collaborate with the Bridge Kids Director to develop pathways for family engagement
Develop and Execute Teen Programming
Work with the Pastor of Ministries and existing volunteers to develop and create teen programming with a focus on discipleship and positive childhood experiences
Utilize and implement Orange curriculum
Organizes and manages necessary details for positive outcomes
Manage the youth budget
Identify roadblocks, anticipate needs, and provide solutions.
Lead camp scholarship application process
Lead Lake Ann Camp week 5 process Champion Leadership: No Solos, No Silos
Utilize existing volunteers and recruit new leaders and team members for teen programming and events
Respond positively and punctually to needs and requests expressed through phone calls, emails, written notes, and personal conversations.
Uses clear oral and written communication skills to increase alignment and further mission.
Attend staff meetings and collaborate with staff on church programming