Director of Youth Ministries United Methodist Church

Role and Focus

The Director of Youth Ministries will develop the overall youth program rdinate, implement, and build a dynamic youth program focused on Christian development for youth in grades 6 through 12.

• Reports to the Executive Director of Program Ministries

• Participate in the Means of Grace and opportunities for Spiritual development
• Have a deep faith in Jesus Christ and seek to live that faith in his/her everyday life
• Participate in weekly meetings, occasional leadership retreats, and relevant ad-hoc meetings
• Lead a team of adults and youth to carry out the core principles for youth ministry at Central
• Engage youth ministry as a part of the greater whole at Central, flowing within the mission and vision of the broader church
• Supervise adult and youth volunteers participating in the youth ministry, and will support the youth program of the church along with a team of adult and youth leaders

• Provide the youth with events that allow for fellowship, evangelism, discipleship, worship and mission
• Plan, participate in, and supervise worship services for youth
• Provide strategic planning and vision for youth ministry
  • setting goals and direction
  • evaluating existing program
  • establishing new ministry opportunities
• Constant pursuit of personal and professional growth
• Reach out to non-church youth and develop a plan to encourage youth to participate in ministry opportunities
• Build relationships with, teach, counsel, and nurture youth into deeper walks with Christ, and recruit, train, and empower adult and youth leaders to do the same
• Support and participate with clergy on the annual Confirmation Class for 8th-Graders
• Seek opportunities for impacting ministry beyond Central
• Work as a team player with ministry staff and volunteers
• Recruit, train, and support adult volunteers and youth leaders
• Communicate regularly with youth, parents, and congregation
• Plan, organize, and supervise fundraising events for youth mission trips
• Manage the youth ministry budget in coordination with the Church Administrator
• Ensure all working with youth are Safe Gatherings certified and abide by the Safe Gatherings policy of Central UMC
• Use of the following programs:
  Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Teams and current church management software.

• Christian committed to youth ministry
• Desire to see youth grow as worshippers and Disciples of Christ
• Ability to organize thoughts and tasks
• Ability to communicate to youth, peers, staff, parents and volunteers
• Have a creative, enthusiastic, flexible, dedicated and highly motivated personality
• Ability to effectively recruit, train, and inspire volunteers who will support and enhance the overall program
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Musical skills are helpful but not mandatory
• Creative design and social media experience are helpful but not mandatory

• Assist as requested as part of the ministry team of Central

• For Wage-Hour purposes the Director of Youth Ministries is a full-time salaried exempt employee with full benefits