Youth Ministry Manager

Redeemer Brooklyn is a fast growing, dynamic church plant that strives to be a church not for ourselves but for the good of Brooklyn.

Position: Youth Ministry Manager

Band: 5

Hours: Part-time (15–20 hours/week); includes weekends, and some before/after school meetings

Rate: $25.00 – $30.00 / hour

Reports to: Senior Pastor

Redeemer Brooklyn is seeking a self-starter and innovative leader to build our Youth Ministry from the ground up. This individual will be responsible for pioneering a relational community where middle and high school students (grades 6–12) are seen, heard, and empowered to take ownership of their faith in Jesus. This is an entrepreneurial role for a candidate who can create new systems, recruit a founding volunteer team, and design engaging gospel-centered programming for the youth of Brooklyn.

• Build from the Ground Up: Design and execute a strategic roadmap to launch and grow the Brooklyn Youth Ministry.
• Program Creation: Develop highly engaging, theologically sound large and small group experiences tailored to the unique culture of Brooklyn youth.
• Outreach: Create and implement an innovative outreach plan to connect with uninvolved and unchurched youth in the community.
• Relational Ministry: Foster authentic, discipling relationships by meeting students one‑on‑one and in small groups.
• Teaching: Provide gospel-oriented teaching and develop lesson plans for weekly meetings and Bible studies.
• Family Partnership: Walk alongside parents/guardians, providing resources and pastoral care to partner in the spiritual nurturing of their children.

• Volunteer Management: Recruit, screen, and train a dedicated team of volunteers, ensuring adherence to Child Protection Policies.
• Leadership Development: Provide ongoing training and community‑building opportunities for the volunteer team.

• Logistics: Manage space requests, catering, and supplies for all youth events and Sunday activities.
• Communications: Develop the youth ministry calendar and communication efforts to keep families and the congregation informed.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure all programming follows church policies regarding safety and security.

• Character: A positive Christian role model with a contagious love for God and a heart for Brooklyn/NYC.
• Theology: Committed to the theology and traditions of the Reformed faith and the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
• Education: Four‑year undergraduate degree required; graduate work in theology or counseling preferred.
• Experience: Proven ability to build trust with youth and experience in an urban ministry context.
• Soft Skills: Must be a self‑starter with high emotional maturity and the ability to adapt to change during unexpected situations.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Google Workplace and Microsoft Office; experience with Slack or Asana is a plus.