Youth Minister - Christ Church, Hudson

Location:
Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora St. Hudson, OH

Position Type:
Part-time.

Reports to the Rector

Who are we?

Christ Church Episcopal is a thriving, transitional-sized (average Sunday attendance of 141) congregation in the center of Hudson, OH. Our community includes people of all ages, races, sexual orientations, religious backgrounds, political ideologies, and socio-economic positions. We have served our neighborhood since 1842 and are looking for someone to join our team!

We are seeking a Youth Minister to work with our middle and high school youth in a way that is thoughtful, relational, and grounded in the life of the parish.

The Youth Minister shares in the parish’s responsibility to create a nurturing, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment for youth. This role focuses on relationship-building, faith formation, and helping young people find a meaningful place within the life of the church.

• Develop and implement a youth ministry program that supports the spiritual growth of middle and high school‑aged youth.
• Plan and organize regular meetings, events, and activities that promote community, fellowship, and fun.
• Foster a safe and inclusive space where young people can explore their faith, ask honest questions, and feel supported.

• Facilitate age‑appropriate conversations about scripture and faith, woven together with games and activities.
• Work with the rector to encourage active youth participation in worship services, including involvement in liturgical roles and occasional youth‑led services.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Build relationships with youth, parents, and volunteers to create a sense of belonging and community within the youth ministry program.
• Work collaboratively with parish staff and volunteers to integrate youth into the broader life of the church.
• Explore partnerships with First Congregational Church’s youth group and Bellwether Farm, the diocesan summer camp and retreat center.

• Encourage youth involvement in local and regional service opportunities.
• Foster an awareness of social justice, compassion, and responsibility toward those in need.

• Our Youth Group meets regularly (ideally every week) during the school year, with lighter programming during the summer.
• Collaborate with the youth, families, and rector to plan a mission‑trip in late Spring, in partnership with First Congregational in Hudson.

• Experience in youth ministry, camp ministry, education, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for nurturing the spiritual growth of young people.
• Familiarity with the Episcopal Church, or a willingness to learn its theology and practice.
• A commitment to inclusivity and welcome within the church community.
• Ability to pass a background check and complete both Safe Church and Anti‑Racism training.

• Moving items up to 25 pounds.

10 hours per week. 2 hours of which will be spend leading Youth Group on Sunday evenings.

$10,000-$15,000/Year

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and passion for youth ministry at Christ Church Episcopal. Please send applications to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

A candidate interested in both youth and children’s ministry may apply for the open Sunday School Coordinator position as well, which together constitute a half‑time (20 hours/week) position.