East Side Youth Ministry Manager

Redeemer Presbyterian Church•New York, NY

9d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Ministry Manager provides critical relational and operational support to East Side Youth. This role is designed for an emerging leader ready to take greater ownership — not just executing systems but helping to shape and improve them. The Manager carries a broader relational portfolio, takes on teaching and volunteer development responsibilities, and participates in cross-ministry planning. This person is a self-starter who brings both organizational competence and spiritual initiative, and is being developed toward greater pastoral and leadership responsibility.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in ministry (in a staff or volunteer capacity), youth work, or a related field
Proven ability to work independently and take initiative without close supervision
Experience in or demonstrated readiness for public teaching or facilitation
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and invest in volunteers
Attend Redeemer East Side and be present on Sundays and throughout the life of the church

Responsibilities

Routinely meet one-on-one or in small groups with East Side Youth students (about 4 per week), prioritizing new students, follow-ups, and key pastoral situations
Help build the volunteer team through regular touchpoints and spiritual mentorship
Maintain personal spiritual health and accountability by praying regularly for the ministry/church and meeting consistently with an outside mentor or counselor
Regularly assist in leading small group discussions and other elements such as prayer, games, and mealtime
Teach 2-3 times a semester with input and feedback from the team to develop your skill
Update attendance weekly, adding new guests, and track who needs follow ups
Coordinate volunteers and parents serving on Friday nights during the school year
Coordinate logistics for large ES Youth events (printing, ordering/organizing supplies, coordinating with volunteers and ministries, organizing travel and lodging as needed)
Engage in planning meetings for Redeemer Youth Network Events
Create and manage online registrations for events and programs
Prioritize presence at full week and offsite events, like missions trips and retreats. Note, retreat weeks and heavy summer weeks are balanced with mandatory compensatory time off
Assist in coordinating parent gatherings and specialized student events (e.g., boys' events) to cultivate community outside of regular weekly rhythms
Help execute and attend regular volunteer team community-building and equipping events
Manage and execute communication plan and calendar in coordination with Manager of Communications
Manage space reservations within the building
Write and Send Weekly Email and Regular Parent Emails
Oversee the ES Youth Ministry Instagram
Manage Planning Center (registrations, attendance, workflows)
Run background checks, contact references, and coordinate training for new volunteers on policies and procedures
Track expenses and submit through Tallie in a timely manner
Research opportunities for students and families to serve regularly in our neighborhood
Research youth trends and consider theological implications/equipping opportunities
Participate in internal meetings relevant to YM including Staff Meeting (2x/month), Pastoral Care (1x/month), CM/YM meetings (1x/month), and weekly Youth team meetings
Coordinate administrative tasks to support ministry
Manage YM calendar across internal and external locations and keep it updated with changes

Benefits

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, plus 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