Desired Qualifications
***FBCWS would desire you have the below qualifications; however, not having one or more of the desired qualifications does not immediately disqualify you from interviewing.***
· A Proven Relationship with Jesus Christ – NON-NEGOTIABLE!
· Youth Ministry Degree, currently enrolled to obtain such degree, or Bible knowledge obtained from direct mentorship of person/persons in positions of Church Leadership.
· Previous youth ministry experience is an advantage.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
· Proficient Understanding of the Bible.
· Proficient understanding of challenges and needs of young people.
· Excellent computer skills, and proficiency with social media.
· A sincere and fervent love of young people.
· An upstanding reputation showing you have the ability to lead by example.
Position pays an annual salary of $25,000.00
Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with pastor, church leadership, committees, and church council in planning, evaluating, and coordinating all youth ministries of the church.
• Assist youth volunteers with special training projects to better equip them for youth services.
• Coordinate and advise the use of youth materials, equipment, supplies, and space by youth groups with all church organizations.
• Plan and direct youth group Bible studies, activities, and social interactions.
• Plan and direct youth fellowships, retreats, and mission trips.
• Conduct weekly Bible studies.
• Coordinate youth liability releases along with successful attempts to foster a working relationship with youth participant parents.
• Be available to counsel youth and parents as needed.
• Develop relationships with local school officials and be available to speak and/or visit students in the schools.
• Remain informed of current trends in youth education programs and youth culture.
• Be ready to win the lost and assist both youth workers and other youth in reaching the lost.
• Support the church by serving in other areas and participating in church activities outside the scope of these responsibilities.
• Consult with other church youth leaders as necessary.
• Assist the pastor and church leadership with general shepherding responsibilities as necessary.
• Faithfully support FBCWS in prayer, attendance, service, tithes, and offerings.