Youth Ministry Lead (JAC)
About The Position
Provide pastoral ministry at the campus in youth ministry and within the Gateway congregation. This generalist role recruits and develops volunteers, coordinates weekly services, preaches and teaches, partners with other Jackson Hole churches and youth ministries, and helps youth develop an intimate relationship with God. The role also includes serving and pastoral ministry at the campus outside of youth ministry. The Youth Pastor leads and manages teams to equip people for ministry. Success includes recruiting and training a healthy leadership team, outreach and discipleship of youth, leadership and presence in Jackson Hole youth ministries outside Gateway, and strong pastoral interaction with the congregation. The position includes preparing sermons for Wednesday Night services using content provided by the Central Youth team, serving at every weekend service except during vacation, leading the Mix room every other week, and serving in other campus ministry roles on alternating weekends. It also includes administrative oversight, volunteer and parent communication, planning campus and offsite events, community partnerships, pastoral care, and supporting the wider campus ministry. All staff must be a member of Gateway Church or become a member upon employment. Gateway Church states that it does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of protected characteristics as applicable to churches, but does discriminate on the basis of religion.
Requirements
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prepare, develop, and deliver theologically sound and compelling sermons.
- Ability to disciple leaders and build a discipleship culture emphasizing community and personal growth across student ministry.
- Ability to communicate vision and lead, correct, and encourage a volunteer team.
- Strong time-management and multitasking skills.
- Ability to lead and work effectively within a team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and aptitude to use standard Gateway staff applications and learn new software systems.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods, occasionally kneel or crouch, and lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
- Must be a member of Gateway Church or become a member upon employment.
Responsibilities
- Pastor, oversee, and lead Gateway Youth ministry at the campus and in the wider Jackson Hole community.
- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop the youth volunteer team.
- Prepare sermons and speak at Wednesday Night services, adapting content provided by the Central Youth team.
- Serve at every weekend service at the campus except when on vacation.
- Lead the Mix room every other week to connect with current and prospective youth.
- Serve in various campus weekend ministry roles alongside the ministry team on alternating weekends.
- Lead or oversee administrative responsibilities, including Coupa budget software, ROCK database processes and weekly metrics, volunteer workflows, building reservations, and weekly service agendas.
- Hold monthly volunteer meetings to cast vision and set ministry direction.
- Maintain a healthy volunteer-to-youth ratio and equip volunteers to connect with students and follow up with guests.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with volunteers and parents, and proactively partner with parents.
- Plan, manage, and execute four annual Gateway Youth campus events: Summer Kickoff, Back-to-School Bash, Friendsgiving, and Crossroads.
- Plan, manage, and execute offsite services as needed, including the current multi-church Sr. High service.
- Partner with local youth outreach ministries, including FCA and Young Life, to influence and serve the community.
- Build relationships with Jackson-area youth pastors and coordinate strategically to impact local youth.
- Build and sustain relationships with local middle and high schools to serve schools, connect with youth, and facilitate on-campus ministry.
- Serve as pastor on call as necessary.
- Plan weekly services and offsite events with careful attention to detail.
- Provide biblical counseling for congregants as necessary.
- Manage youth financial aid requests for camp and conference.
- Organize transportation for youth attending camp and conference, if applicable.
- Serve in multiple capacities across the campus outside youth ministry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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