Youth Director

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Payroll Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hourly Range: Starting at $18.00

Expected Hours: Part-Time (Approximately 15 hours/week, including evenings and weekends)

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Position Summary

The Youth Director provides leadership and oversight for all ministries serving 6th-12th grade youth at West Heights United Methodist Church. This role is responsible for designing and implementing a holistic youth program that promotes spiritual formation, community engagement, and leadership development. The Youth Director builds meaningful relationships with students and families while creating a safe, welcoming environment rooted in Christian faith and inclusive values.

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Primary Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation

• Design and lead a comprehensive youth ministry program that includes Bible study, fellowship, mission opportunities, and service projects

• Schedule and oversee regular youth group gatherings, retreats, social events, and special activities

• Integrate youth into the life of the church through worship participation, church-wide events, and intergenerational opportunities

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Relational and Pastoral Support

• Build personal relationships with youth and their families to foster trust and community

• Provide spiritual guidance and mentorship, helping students grow in their faith and navigate challenges

• Identify and respond to the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of youth in the program

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Outreach and Inclusion

• Develop strategies to engage unchurched or disconnected youth from the community

• Encourage youth participation in broader church life and ensure all programming reflects the church's inclusive and welcoming values

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Communication and Leadership

• Maintain consistent communication with parents, church staff, volunteers, and the congregation

• Recruit, train, and support volunteers for youth ministry programming

• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with other ministry leaders to align youth programming with church goals

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Other duties as prescribed.

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Required Qualifications

• Committed Christian with a passion for youth ministry and spiritual development

• Enjoys working with middle and high school-aged youth in both formal and informal settings

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Willingness to complete Safe Gatherings training and pass a background check

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for programming

• Post-secondary education in Child Development, Education, or other relevant field.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in youth ministry, education, or mentoring roles

• Familiarity with United Methodist beliefs and practices

• Ability to plan engaging programs that address the holistic needs of adolescents (spiritual, emotional, social)

• Creative approach to outreach and relationship-building within diverse communities