Youth Ministry Director - Lockport Alliance Church, Lockport, Ny

Job Overview: To inspire and lead a team dedicated to anchoring the hearts of teenagers to the truth and leading them to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities:

• Arrange necessary transportation, facilities, and parental consent for off-site activities.
• Give leadership to calendar and curriculum planning for youth group and activities.
• Meet regularly with the pastoral staff for coaching and communication.
• Encourage teens to participate in the larger ministry of the church through fellowship, worship and service opportunities.
• Organize and facilitate “Youth Sunday” annually to highlight the youth ministry and honor graduates.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend youth camps, retreats, fundraisers, and service opportunities.
• Coordinate weekly youth group meetings during the school year and various activities during the summer.
• Recruit additional adult volunteers as needed.
• Serve and support the vision, mission and strategic plan of Lockport Alliance Church.
• Work with a well-established team of passionate adults to disciple youth in their walk with God in both large group and smaller relational environments.
• Attend Sunday morning worship services regularly and serve as the youth ministry representative to the Ministry Board.

Qualifications:

• Agrees with the Statement of Faith of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. ( https://cmalliance.org/who-we-are/our-faith-and-mission/statement-of-faith/ )
• Agrees to a background check by our search team during hiring process.
• Evidences a solid and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Willing to work towards licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Abilities and Characteristics:

• Maintains a high level of excellence and quality.
• Values a “team approach” to ministry and is loyal and teachable.
• Displays evidence of an intentional personal relationship with Christ.
• Shows ability to teach and to facilitate group discussions.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills. Uses those skills to communicate effectively with youth and their families to build lasting redemptive relationships.

Hours:
A schedule of approximately 12-14 hours per week will be expected. At the same time, recognize that events, camps, and retreats come up and extended hours may occasionally be called for. The flexible nature of ministry makes schedule adjustments possible as the need dictates.

Compensation:
This is a salaried position set at $11,500 per year and will be reviewed annually by the elder board.

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.