Youth Ministry Associate

Primary Purpose

The Youth Ministry Associate role exists to facilitate the vision for youth ministry through structures and practices that draw in students and empower them to pursue Jesus. The essential responsibilities include working with the Youth Pastor to develop and execute the vision for youth ministry, recruiting and empowering volunteers, building relational connections with students and their families, leading ministry trips, and executing other day-to-day activities of the ministry.

• 2 years or more of experience in youth programs, activities, and events
• College degree is required, preferably in a ministry or education discipline
• Enjoyment of students along with a desire to see healthy, age-appropriate community become a reality
• Effective skills in recruiting, leading, and caring for volunteers
• Ability to work on teams using authority appropriately and empowering others where possible
• Excellence in communication, using language to clearly and effectively articulate ideas
• Proven skill in accurately identifying opportunities for improvement and discovering appropriate solutions

• A thriving relationship with Jesus which leads by example, attracts others, and inspires people to follow
• A spiritually-aligned and compelling spirit of full participation in the mission of Lake Forest Church
• Strong desire to see students’ lives transformed through teaching, community, and acts of service
• High level of relational vitality including personal energy and a fun, attractive approach to life
• Marked orientation toward task and projects over ideas and designs and executing short-term plans that align with a long-term vision
• A work approach resulting in performance at the highest levels of quality
• Inclination to work independently and under self-direction but with healthy interdependence on others
• Interpersonal discernment, approaching relationships with a proper blend of maturity, humility, and boldness
• Intentionality about maintaining a healthy work/life balance

• Working with the Youth Pastor to develop and execute the strategic vision for youth ministry
• Participating in the planning and execution of programming for weekly gatherings, small groups, and other youth ministry activities
• Leading, teaching, or participating in weekly large group program segments as determined in program planning meetings
• Participating in teaching and shepherding youth in their spiritual journeys on Sundays and in mid‑week small group gatherings as assigned
• Recruiting, onboarding, and empowering volunteers, building a network of individuals fully committed to seeing the ministry thrive
• Recruiting and onboarding individuals for roles and teams according to their passions and abilities
• Articulating the youth ministry vision to volunteers at every possible opportunity, constantly inviting and challenging each person to be fully invested in the team

Lake Forest Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. In accordance with applicable laws, Lake Forest Church does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

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