Youth Programming Director

First Presbyterian Church of Nashville

Nashville, TN

Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry

Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

JOB TITLES OPEN: 1 Director of Youth Programming and 2 Interim Youth Director Assistants
MINISTRY: Youth (7th-12th Grade)
SUPERVISOR: Executive Pastor
FLSA STATUS: Full-time / Salaried / Exempt
WORK HOURS: Generally, five (5) days a week including Sundays and some evenings
More Information: Contact FPC HR Ministry 615-298-9505
Submit Resumes to: hr@fpcnashville_noemail

POSITION OVERVIEW for Youth Programming Director
The Ministry with Youth is a vibrant and vital program within the life of First Presbyterian Church. This ministry oversees the daily operations of Christian formation and youth activities for approximately 300 children in grades 7-12. It seeks a dynamic, thoughtful, and visionary leader to serve as its Director and to build upon its current success.
The ideal candidate aligns with values of our church and would infuse creativity and energy in building upon our current youth ministry foundation. God's person for this role will confess Christ preeminent in all things (Colossians 1:18) and will live a life reflecting the Lordship of Christ. The Director shall possess the right_noemailpetencies and initiative to lead with excellence, and is someone who desires, above all else, to sow seeds of faith and trust in these young lives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively loves the youth of the church as a ministry of Christ's love.
Serves as "the face" of the Youth Ministry to students, parents, leaders, and the congregation.
Designs and establishes the Youth Ministry's strategic vision, values, and goals in accordance with the Mission Statement of the church.
Serves the Youth Ministry in an administrative capacity responsible for the day-to-day operations.
o Maintains managerial responsibility for approximately 4 direct report staff members. In
coordination with Personnel and Pastoral Staff, is responsible for interviewing, selecting,
supervising, and evaluating staff members.
o Works with the FPC Finance staff to create the annual budget, and manages departmental
spending.
o In conjunction with FPC Pastoral Staff, Human Resources, and other church leadership, creates
policy and procedures that ensures the highest quality Christian education and nurture.
o Attends regular staff meetings and appropriate_noemailmittee and council meetings.
Is responsible for creative development and execution of all youth programming including small groups, Sunday school, worship, and youth mission trips/retreats.
Provides spiritual enrichment and direction to the youth staff.
Assists the youth staff with volunteer recruiting and development, as needed.
Ensures that lively and healthy_noemailmunication mechanisms are in place that keep all stakeholders informed and engaged with the FPC youth and youth ministry.
Builds cooperative bridges between the Youth Ministry and other ministries of First Presbyterian Church.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Biblical fluency, theological literacy in the Reformed Tradition, and a gifting and passion to share the gospel of Jesus with youth and families.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking,_noemailanizational,_noemailmunication, project management, and
interpersonal skills.
o Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
o Clear and effective_noemailmunication skills.
Empathetic leader capable of demonstrating_noemailpassion and understanding.
Must be proficient in basic_noemailputer skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises 3 full-time youth staff members, 1 administrative assistant, as well as seasonal youth intern employees.
 

About First Presbyterian Church of Nashville:

CHURCH OVERVIEW
First Presbyterian Church of Nashville (FPC), born of grace in 1814, is Nashville's first organized Church in the city. The history of FPC is rich, and its roots are deep. We're here to bring glory to God, grow in grace together, and serve the larger community in Nashville and around the world. Compelled by the love of God in Christ, FPC has long existed for the common good of all Nashvillians. A member of the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA), rooted in the Reformed tradition, orthodox and evangelical in our theology, FPC yearns to be faithful to the apostolic witness of the early Church, eager to deepen our understanding of what is true, good, and beautiful, even as we seek to serve the common good in Jesus' name. In a culture that presents us with a tangled intersection of ethical and religious choices, we remember the Lord's word through Jeremiah, "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and
walk in it, and find rest for you 

Qualifications:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Evidence of a deepening walk with the Lord Jesus. Receive joyfully the biblical admonition to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18).
Committed to joining First Presbyterian Church as an active member of Christ's body in the world.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Youth Programming Director
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Presbyterian - PCUSA
Worship Style:
Traditional
Church Size:

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
First Presbyterian Church of Nashville
Contact Name:
Kristine Kinder
Address1:
4815 Franklin Pike
Address2:
City:
Nashville
State or Province:
TN
ZIP Code:
37220
Country:
United States
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