Youth and Family Ministry Manager Redeemer Lincoln Square

Position Details

• Position:
  Youth and Family Ministry Manager, Redeemer Presbyterian Church Lincoln Square (LSQ)
• Department: LSQ Family Ministries
• Reports to:
  
  LSQ Director of Family Ministries
• Start Date:
  
  August 1, 2026
• Hours Worked:
  Full-time (must be able to work Sundays and occasional evenings/weekends for events, as required)
• Band: 6
• Wage Range: $65,000-$75,000 per year
• FLSA:
  Exempt

New York City shapes the world, and the youth of New York City will shape what comes next.

At Redeemer LSQ, we believe kids, youth and family ministry is not just about helping students get through school. It’s about forming a generation of young men and women who know Jesus deeply, love His church, and are equipped to live with purpose in one of the most influential cities in the world.

The Youth & Family Manager will take primary ownership of LSQ’s youth discipleship (6th–12th grade), while also contributing meaningfully to children’s ministry and family engagement. This is a mid-level ministry role for a proven practitioner who is ready to lead, not just assist, while continuing to grow under the vision and leadership of Redeemer LSQ.

This role is structured around three areas of responsibility:

• Youth Ministry (6th–12th grade) – 60%
• Children’s Ministry (Infant–5th grade) – 20%
• Family Engagement – 20%

The Youth & Family Manager will serve as the primary point of contact and lead for LSQ’s youth discipleship ministry, working in close collaboration with the LSQ Director of Family Ministries.

• LSQ Youth
  • Plan and facilitate community building events that foster genuine friendship and belonging among students
  • Build consistent, trust-based relationships with students outside of formal programming
  • Oversee logistics, curriculum, attendance, and parent communication for all LSQ Sunday Youth gatherings
  • Lead weekly youth gatherings, small groups, and one-on-one discipleship outside of Sundays
  • Develop and deliver gospel-centered, age-appropriate teaching for both large group gatherings and small group settings
• Student Discipleship
  • Build genuine, ongoing relationships with middle and high school students—attending games, performances, and key life moments
  • Mentor students individually and in community, walking alongside them through questions of faith, identity, and calling
  • Lead Communicants Class, guiding students toward a deeper understanding of faith and meaningful participation in church membership
• Leadership Development
  • Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer youth leaders from the LSQ congregation
  • Invest in young adult volunteers, equipping them to disciple middle and high school students
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones and community-building gatherings with volunteers
  • Ensure all volunteers are screened, trained, and compliant with LSQ child safety policies
• Programming & Events
  • Plan and execute weekly youth programming
  • Coordinate LSQ student participation in retreats, mission trips, service projects, and events
  • Organize and lead opportunities for students to love and serve New York City
• Family & Parent Engagement
  • Build trust-based relationships with the parents of youth students
  • Conduct one-on-one meetings with parents and assist in organizing parenting workshops
  • Maintain consistent communication with families regarding youth events, invites, and registrations
• City-Wide Youth Coalition
  • Cultivate organic relationships with youth pastors and ministry leaders across New York City
  • Represent LSQ in the broader gospel-centered youth ministry ecosystem of the city
  • Explore and help develop the vision for a city-wide youth coalition, a collaborative network of NYC youth leaders united around the gospel
  • Identify opportunities for shared events, resource-sharing, and mutual encouragement across church communities

The Youth & Family Manager will contribute meaningfully to LSQ’s children’s ministry, taking on focused areas of responsibility in support of the broader team led by the Director of Family Formation.

• Sunday Coordination
  • Assist with execution of logistics, curriculum, classroom management, attendance, and parent communication for LSQ…