Associate Youth Director

The Allegheny East Conference is seeking an Associate Youth Director to assistthe Youth & Children’s Ministries Director in the planning, supervision, and implementation of well-rounded, high quality and innovative youth, young adult and camp ministries programs. This position is responsible for directing the administrative activities of the department in accordance with denominational policy and objectives.

• Assists the Youth & Children’s Ministries Director in the planning, development, implementation, promoting, and evaluation of all Young Adult and Youth and ministers to youth on various campuses.
• Promotes, supervises, plans and coordinates the Annual Summer Youth Camp; develops outreach programs to recruit youth from the community to enroll in the Summer Youth Camp.
• Recruits and assists in the selection of staff for Summer Youth Camp; works in conjunction with the Youth & Children’s Ministries Director to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and Conference policies for staff to work at youth summer camp.
• Conducts research in the area of child development, issues affecting youth, and best practices and strategies for reaching and ministering to youth and young adults; makes recommendations regarding developing and utilizing resources, programming, and training.
• Assist in planning and managing workshops & training programs to assist leaders in developing youth leadership skills.
• Assist in developing and coordinating youth resources & materials for leaders.
• Travels throughout the conference territory and other areas for youth activities, events, and training.
• Assist in preparing department’s budget, calendar, goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Youth & Children’s Ministries Director.

• Knowledge of child development and spiritual development of youth
• Knowledge of and adhere to the beliefs and tenets of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Ability to clearly articulate theological concepts to youth, their families, and youth ministry leaders
• Ability to train youth ministry leaders
• Aptitude and skill in technology/social media
• Ability to relate and connect with youth with energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to teach and lead youth
• Ability to train and supervise staff engaged in youth ministry programs, especially summer camp staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth, their families, church and youth ministries leaders and the community.
• Must be organized with strong attention to detail
• Must have good judgment and decision-making skills

• Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in regular standing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Child Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field. Master’s degree in Youth and Young Adult ministry preferred.
• Responsible experience in developing and implementing church youth ministry programs.
• Must have a passion for youth and understand how to communicate and relate across generations.
• Must complete required child abuse and sexual harassment training, pass all required background clearances and keep them current.