Youth Ministry Director Grace Community Fellowship

Grace Community Fellowship

Job Description:

Youth Ministry Director

Grace Community Fellowship is a nondenominational, evangelical church centrally located in Eugene, Oregon (a suburban, college town with a metro population of 380,000+.) The church has grown steadily since its launch in 1980, currently averaging over 550 weekly attendance (450 adults, 100 kids/youth). The church is currently completing a multi-million-dollar expansion to their building for youth ministry. Grace is a contemporary, innovative, multi-staff church.

Our mission is:
To Love People Where They’re At and Help Them Follow Jesus.

Grace Community Fellowship has a solid track record of vibrant youth ministry. Comprising of a middle school ministry and high school ministry, the youth ministry has recently had up to 50-60 students attending weekly youth gatherings and draws students from multiple schools in the area.

The characteristics of the youth ministry are an emphasis on small groups, evangelism, camp, a college internship program, and student leadership development.

Status:
Full-time, salaried, exempt

Hours:

Sunday through Thursday

Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with education and experience

Benefits:
Health & life insurance

Lead, develop, and oversee all aspects of the middle school and high school ministry.

We are searching for a candidate with the following character, competencies, and chemistry.

• Displays a love for Jesus Christ, His church, and ministry to youth
• Aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Grace Community Fellowship
• Integrity in character, relationships, and actions (inside and outside “the office”)
• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Confidential and respectful

• Work in alignment with the staff team to fulfill the vision and values of the church
• Set short‑term and long‑term goals and execute action steps towards their completion
• Recruit, train, and retain high quality volunteers and interns
• Plan, organize, and communicate ministry calendar
• Equip, encourage, and resource parents for the discipling of their student(s)
• Lead youth camps, trips, and events
• Teach on a regular basis in youth gatherings and as needed in other venues
• Steward youth ministry budget
• Delegate ministry tasks to others (as appropriate)
• Manage and maintain all youth ministry assets (including meeting spaces)
• Other duties as assigned.

• Enjoys working in a team setting that is highly collaborative and cooperative
• A fun‑loving “people person”
• Flexible and adaptable
• A lifelong learner and self‑motivated
• Able to work in high‑stress situations

• Able to affirm our statement of faith, mission, vision, and values
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Christian ministry or Bible/theology (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience working in youth ministry (preferred)
• Strong public speaking skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills

For consideration, please send the following to info:

• Cover Letter
• Resume (include links to your social media profiles)
• Personal References (at least
  3)
• Philosophy of Ministry (no more than 1 page)
• Video sample(s) of preaching/teaching