Job Opportunities

Director of Youth Ministry

Religious | Presbyterian Church in America

City Presbyterian Church
829 NW 13th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
https://www.citypresokc.com

 

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 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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