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Youth Ministry Associate

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: Westminstergr
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Youth Development
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 20 USD Hourly USD 15.00 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

YOUTH MINISTRY ASSOCIATE

Supervised by: Minister with Youth and Young Adults

Prerequisites: Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

Education and Related

Experience:

Prior experience working with middle and high schoolers is preferable.

Summary:

The Youth Ministry associate supports the Minister with Youth and Young Adults to direct and nurture the youth ministry, alongside a team of adult youth volunteers, so that young people are invited into a brave space where the Holy Spirit and the practices of prayer, worship, learning, and service empower them to live in compassion, peace, justice, and hope within the church and in the world.

Key

Attributes of a Successful Candidate
  • Seeking or currently has career experience in education, ministry, or social work
  • Authentic faith, and a willingness to engage a wide variety of faith perspectives while remaining committed to showing the love of Christ
  • Able to support the mission, vision, and values of Westminster Presbyterian (PCUSA)
  • Strong relational and collaboration skills
  • Coachable & open-minded
  • Eager to build strong and healthy relationships with youth and adult leaders, demonstrating appropriate boundaries in all those relationships
  • Proficient with Google Drive and social media
  • Reliable communicator, in-person and online (email, phone, etc)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support Minister with Youth in leading a thriving Sunday youth ministry
    • Meet for one hour weekly, in-person or remotely, for planning and collaboration
    • Assist with Sunday programs alongside adult volunteers – physical presence required 3 out of 4 Sundays per month, from 9am-4pm
  • Plan & lead a middle school summer trip
    • Physical presence for the duration of the trip
    • Coordinate communication with families leading up to the trip, with the assistance of the Minister with Youth
    • Coordinate schedule with other chaperones for the trip d. Gather necessary materials and supplies needed
  • Plan & lead 2-3 recreational youth events per year.
    • Recruit youth leaders & chaperones to assist
    • Physical presence at these special events is required
    • Planning can happen remotely
  • Present physically at youth retreats in September and January, actively coordinating activities with the Minister with Youth and Camp Henry staff.
  • Attend youth committee meetings monthly.
  • Act as a mentor and role model for young people at Westminster, adhering to the relationship guidelines and other policies of the church.
  • Post monthly to WPCYG Instagram, and other digital platforms as needed.
  • Compensation: Paid hourly, roughly 10-15 hours per week

    Applicants: Please send a resume and cover letter to kath.

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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