Church Youth Director - Part-Time Columbia, TN

Job Description

Church Youth Director - Part-Time job at Cornerstone Covenant Church. Columbia, TN.

Cornerstone Covenant Church – Coordinator of Youth Director

The Youth Director at Cornerstone Covenant Church is responsible for directing a comprehensive ministry for youth in grades 6-12, fostering spiritual growth and engagement among youth and their families. This role involves leading, empowering, and organizing a youth ministry team under the guidance of the Lead Pastor.

• Employment Status:
  Part-time, 20 hours per week
• Core
  
  Schedule:
  • Includes Sunday worship services and Sunday School.
  • Additional days and hours depend on youth programming, church events, and staff meetings.
  • Additional time may be required for retreats, overnight activities, and other special events.

• Faith and Theological Alignment:
  • Love of Jesus Christ and Christ’s children
  • Committed Christian faith with a conservative theological foundation in the Methodist tradition.
• Youth Ministry
  
  Experience:
  • Demonstrated passion for youth development and family engagement within a faith-based context.
  • Familiarity with youth developmental stages and the faith formation process.
• Collaborative Leadership:
  • Ability to partner effectively with the Lead Pastor in shaping a clear vision for youth ministry.
  • Proficiency in volunteer recruitment, training, and management.
• Skills and Attributes:
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Adaptable, creative, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal and financial history.
  • Clean driving record and willingness to drive a 16-passenger van.

• Youth Programming and Curriculum Development:
  • Develop and implement structured youth programs that inspire spiritual growth, including lesson plans for Sunday School, small groups, and events.
• Volunteer Leadership and Training:
  • Lead recruitment and training of youth ministry volunteers, ensuring compliance with Safe Sanctuary guidelines.
• Event Planning and Coordination:
  • Organize and oversee annual ministry events, such as Vacation Bible School, retreats, revivals, and mission trips.
• Parental Engagement and Communication:
  • Foster transparent, consistent communication with parents and maintain positive engagement with youth and their families.
• Budget and Resource Management:
  • Prepare and manage the youth ministry budget, overseeing all necessary resources for curriculum and event execution.
• Pastoral Support:
  • Assist with pastoral duties, such as visitation of sick or homebound individuals, in the absence of the Lead Pastor.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor.

Located in Maury County, Tennessee, Cornerstone Covenant Church serves a dynamic community with excellent schools and proximity to Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Spring Hill, and Fairview. Maury County is a growing area, offering both a welcoming community and a supportive environment for youth and family ministry.