NextGen Associate

Founded in 1873, Menlo Church has a rich history of serving the spiritual needs of our community and is a vibrant spiritual and social center in Menlo Park. Our journey has led us to expand across the Bay Area, with campuses in San Mateo, Mountain View, Menlo Park, and Saratoga.

Menlo’s mission is to bring hope to everyone by living out our identity in Christ every day. As we navigate the unique challenges of today’s culture, we are committed to being an endearing gospel presence in a region where many are skeptical. With a talented & dedicated staff, we envision a Bay Area that awakens to the freedom found in Christ, through meaningful and practical support.

Join us as we strive to equip our community to bring the gospel into every aspect of life. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the Bay Area and beyond.

The Next Gen Associate is a staff member that is dedicated to supporting our Next Gen ministry by leading volunteers, equipping parents, and creating environments where students encounter Jesus, build meaningful friendships, and take steps to live out their faith . This role is vital for enabling rapid growth and for fully investing in serving current families, supporting volunteers, and reaching our neighbors.

This position focuses heavily on the recruitment, onboarding, training, and long-term development of volunteers, while your direct report, the Next Gen Coordinator maintains primary responsibility for central curriculum preparation and distribution.

Working in a multisite environment, you will partner closely with the Next Gen Director, Next Gen Associates, Associate Family Pastors, Coordinators, and volunteer leaders to ensure kids ministries are aligned, well-resourced, and increasingly led by healthy volunteer teams. This role focuses on strengthening the weekly curriculum experience and building practical tools, training, and systems that help campuses recruit, onboard, coach, and develop volunteers.

• Plan, prepare, and execute Sunday experiences, campus events. Lead & participate in non-Sunday programs, such as camps, mission trips & help coordinate other Menlo Next Gen events.
• Schedule volunteers for Next Gen events and weekly gatherings, making sure there is appropriate coverage.
• Proactively recruit, train, encourage, and support volunteers using continuous development strategies.
• Ensure volunteers complete screening, required training, and follow Menlo Church safety standards.
• Provide leadership during Sunday programming by welcoming families, supporting volunteers, answering questions, and helping implement processes.
• Help create irresistible environments where families feel welcomed and kids and students can grow in their faith.
• Manage projects, prioritize tasks, and delegate responsibilities as needed.
• Build strong working relationships with campus staff, volunteers, and families while living out Menlo’s staff values.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned

• College degree or 2-years’ experience in a youth ministry

• Experience overseeing and developing both staff and lay leaders in ministry
• Experience working in a multi-site church.

• Ability to recruit, develop, identify, and multiply high-capacity volunteers
• Experience working with people from different cultures
• Strong theological foundation
• Knowledgeable about student/youth ministry best practices
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Enthusiastic and high-energy leadership style
• Positive attitude, high EQ and interpersonal skills
• Team player and team builder with a focus on the vision of the whole church
• Proficiency with common office applications and collaboration tools including Google Workspace, Planning Center, Asana, and others; comfortable learning new technology, software, and applications
• Ability to speak effectively before small and large groups

• Stand or sit for extended periods.
• Hand/eye coordination and dexterity for small objects, office & computer equipment and those conditions that would be experienced while working with children.
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