Religious | Presbyterian Church in America
Full-Time
Posted: Jun 3, 2025
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
Description
Description: The Director of Youth Ministry at City Presbyterian Church is a full-time member of the church staff, responsible primarily for the Youth Ministry of our church, but also carries some operational responsibilities. Consisting of a range of pastoral, teaching, leadership, and administrative roles, this is an excellent position for someone pursuing ordained ministry.
Responsibilities: Youth Ministry (70% of the job)
- Student/Youth Engagement
o Wednesday Night Large Group – weekly planning, teaching, set-up
o Sunday Morning – facilitate weekly group check-ins with youth
o Weekly parent/student communications
o Weekly 1:1 & small group discipleship meetings
o Coordinate monthly youth-service days with Restore OKC
o Develop/create/vet teaching curriculum & speakers
o Develop, recommend, and maintain ministry budget
- Special Events
o Plan and execute special youth events (e.g. weekend Winter Retreat, week-long summer camps, Six Flags trip, etc.)
o Plan and execute semi-annual fundraisers (e.g. service auction, trivia night)
o Attend weeklong Youth Leadership Training conference (yearly)
- Family Engagement
o Prayer for students & families
o Check-in with new/old families of students
o Attend students’ events, i.e. plays, sports, graduations, etc.
- Leadership Development
o Recruit, coach, and support Youth Ministry volunteers – monthly meetings
o Coordinate Youth Ministry support team – quarterly meetings
Responsibilities: Operations (15% of the job)
- Facilities
o Oversee maintenance staff and their work of caretaking the facilities
o Oversee the volunteer Building Team
▪ Lead and support their ministry of building improvements and maintenance, including the coordination of church-wide workdays
▪ Recruit, coordinate, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team
o Interface with building-related vendors (e.g. janitorial company, utility companies, waste disposal services, contractors, etc.)
- Sunday logistics
o Oversee the volunteer Hospitality Team
▪ Lead and support their Sunday ministry of: setup and cleanup, welcome, procurement, mercy, and emergency response
▪ Recruit, train, coach, and troubleshoot for the volunteers on this team
o Oversee other logistics related to Sunday worship (e.g. communion preparation, offering collection, seasonal decorations, etc.)
Responsibilities: Additional Opportunities (15% of the job)
- Preach up to four times a year, as well as other speaking/teaching engagements
- Regular 1 on 1s with Lead Pastor
- Attend staff meetings monthly
- Attend session meetings occasionally
- Other relevant duties as assigned
Commitment
- Hours: 40 a week (on average)
- Projected start: as early as June 2025
- Good faith commitment: at least 3 years
- Church membership: is, or willing to become, an involved member at City Pres
Salary: $60K-$89K
Requirements
Qualifications: A successful Director of Youth Ministry is characterized by the following:
- Has an abiding love for Christ, and an enduring love for Christ’s Church despite her flaws
- Is aligned with the vision, values, and theology of City Pres
- Possesses a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred)
- Has demonstrated experience in motivating, leading, and caring for teams of volunteers, including to minister to youth
- Can build a youth ministry culture that welcomes kids from a diversity of schools
- Has operational experience as well as demonstrated skill in working with vendors
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: commensurate with qualifications
- Vacation: up to four weeks of vacation each year
- Tuition assistance for ministry training: available, please inquire
How to Apply
Interested parties should submit cover letter and resume to searchteam@citypresokc.com
Note: We currently have multiple positions open, so in your letter please specify the position to which you are applying.
Primary Contact: Pam Wilks
Email: searchteam@citypresokc.com
Phone: 4056429260
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