Youth Ministries Specialist

The Youth Ministries Specialist is a member of the pastoral staff of Campus Ministries with the responsibility to assist in the pastoral care and overall ministry leadership of the youth at the CFOT. This ministry requires a commitment to nurturing youth and leading them in spiritual growth.

Ministry Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the overall Spiritual Development Vision for the CFOT youth.

• Assist in the planning, preparation, and leading of the CFOT youth worship services on Sundays.

• Lead weekly programmatic activities (i.e., gym time, song time) as assigned by the Director of Campus Ministries.

• Recruit, rehearse, and lead the teen worship band in preparation for their participation on Sundays.

• Serve as a small-group leader for CFOT teens and school-age children.

• Deliver assigned weekly Bible lessons in the CM Day Care classrooms.

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support to the youth at CFOT.

• Meet regularly with the CM Officer and/or Director of Campus Ministries to review goals and vision.

• Help to plan and execute trips as scheduled with CM staff.

• Plan special activities for teens, including chaperoning teen retreats (i.e., youth councils) in conjunction with the CM Officer.

• Plan trips/activities for teens on public school holidays, Christmas season, etc.

Daycare Role

• Be familiar with and follow NYS Daycare Regulations & Trainings.

• Assist in any daycare classroom to fulfill NYS Daycare licensing requirements.

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children, addressing their needs and/or problems as individuals and as a group.

• Follow New York State guidelines for Mandated Reporting.

Teens

• Provide supervision of Middle School and High School students during the times specified by the CFOT.

• Maintain daily cleanliness in Teen Ministries rooms.

• Maintain and stock Teen Ministries supplies (e.g., program materials, school supplies, and snacks).

• Report any concerns about adolescents and families that may require intervention.

General

• Provide transportation to Campus Ministries’ children in Salvation Army vehicles or as needed for specific assignments.

• Follow all CFOT and CM policies.

• Participate in bi‑monthly parent meetings.

• Perform other youth-related duties at the request of the CM Officer or Director of Campus Ministries.

• Perform any additional duties related to the care of children and teens, as requested.

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience.

NYS Daycare Licensing Trainings- training provided.

Experience working with special needs- preferred but not required.

Valid driver’s license and approval to drive a 12‑passenger van.

Active Christian in good standing.

Must be available to work on Sundays, as required.