Director of Youth, Young Adult, and College Ministries Shiloh Church

Position Title:

Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adults
Employment Status:
Full-Time
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Salary:
Competitive based on education and experience
Introduction:
As Shiloh Church’s Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adults, you will be responsible for coordinating,
planning, and leading all Christian programming for our youth (6
th through 12th Grade) and young adults (collegeaged, pre-marriage/family). You will seek, coordinate and supervise all youth, young adults and volunteers. You
will create and maintain a safe, inviting, and dynamic atmosphere for fellowship, learning and spiritual growth.
This position requires strong adaptable leadership, administrative, and interpersonal skills for working with youth,
young adults and parents. We desire a long-term commitment to these programs and to our surrounding
communities; promoting vitality, outreach, and growth.
Core Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):
Program Coordination

• Oversee and develop programs that guide and facilitate the spiritual development and discipleship of our
youth and young adults.

• Engage cooperatively with parents and members of Shiloh Church in our vision to be the most faithful
community of disciples, proclaiming and living God’s biblical truth to transform lives.

• Attend and participate in bi-weekly staff meetings led by the Shiloh Church Directing Pastor.

• Work productively and collaboratively with other staff team members.

• Support our youths’ and young adults’ participation and integration into the life of our church.

• Develop connections for evangelism and growth at local middle-school, high-school, and college campus
programs and ministries (e.g. SWIC, McKendree, SIUE)

• Collaborate on and facilitate relevant goals and plans outlined in the Shiloh Church Strategic Plan.
Volunteer/Team Management

• Recruit and manage volunteers for our youth and young adults programs and events.

• Assist the youth and young adults with raising up their own leadership team through a process of spiritual
gifts discovery, leadership development, mentorship, and open discernment.
Event/Planning Coordination

• Plan and lead a variety of programs and events for youth and young adults throughout the year. These
may include, but are not limited to the following:
o Weekly Bible studies/prayer groups, regular fellowship/social gatherings, community activities,
and large events, such as:
Mission Trips
Local Service Projects
Retreat Events
Fundraising Events

• Include cross-group activities to facilitate valuable mentoring and leadership development opportunities.
Education

• Develop/Conduct spiritual teaching lessons tailored specifically for junior high, high school, and young
adult groups, respectively.

• Encourage deeper biblical understanding and practical application in daily life as a Christian youth and
young adult.

• Provide tools for parents/guardians, equipping them to be primary spiritual caregivers for their youth.
Communication

• Hold periodic in-person informational meetings with parents.

• Develop/maintain communications with parents/youth/young adults via email, texts, etc., within the
guidelines of the Shiloh Church Safe Sanctuary Policy.

• Develop a coordinated calendar of programs/events, minimizing conflicts with local school programs.

• Attend student events/functions and be a presence within our community as much as possible.

• Provide necessary information to our Director of Ministries and Outreach for inclusion in all media.

• Immediately communicate any pastoral need situations to the Directing Pastor (e.g. illnesses,
hospitalizations, family crisis, deaths, or other situations in which youth and/or their parents may require
support).
Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Directing Pastor, to include, pastoral care/visitation, worship service participation,
meeting attendance and other pastoral responsibilities as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• A passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ and its relation to youth and young adults.

• Align with Shiloh Church’s Statement of Faith and Practices

• Strong biblical knowledge; be a growing student of the Bible

• Exemplify and teach Christian values, morals, and beliefs in all…