Director of Youth Ministry

Redeemer Presbyterian Church

New York, NY

Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry

Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Full job posting and application: https://westside-redeemer.apscareerportal_noemail/j/02n59o5
Position: Director of Youth Ministry
Band: 7P
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Hours: Full-time
Department: Youth
Date: Summer 2025
Reports to: Executive Pastor

This position is open to ordained, licensed, or_noemailmissioned men or women. Qualifies as a minister as defined by the IRS for tax purposes.

Position Summary
The director of West Side (WS) Youth is a key leader at Redeemer West Side, overseeing West Side Youth Ministry and providing discipleship opportunities for High School (HS) and Middle School (MS) students and parents. This person works closely with the Sr. Director for Families and other pastoral team members on pastoral care efforts. The director develops the church's future ministries for families, adapted to the distinctive center-city life. WS Youth is a unique program that serves as a thriving youth ministry home base for multiple churches, with a vision to b_noemaile the most fruitful youth ministry in the city.

Job Description
Youth Ministry
Vision | Develop and implement a vision for discipleship of youth through young adulthood, in coordination with the Sr. Director of Families and under the direction of the Executive Pastor
Youth | Active leadership of WS Youth to b_noemaile the most fruitful youth ministry in Manhattan
Develop vision, programming, and curriculum that is gospel-centered, joyful, and outward-facing
Create a vibrant_noemailmunity among the youth, looking out for those on the margins
Supervise a team of WS Youth staff and possibly interns
Recruit, train, galvanize, and retain volunteers
Teach regularly and disciple students
Plan and lead retreats and service/mission opportunities
Gather new students from outside Redeemer
Families/Parents | Design and implement support to families of MS and HS students in collaboration with the other pastoral staff. Engage and equip parents to help their kids follow Jesus amid cultural pressures. Provide counsel to parents about caring for their children.
Integration | Lead our entire congregation in a vision to fulfill their baptismal vows to support parents in the Christian nurture of their teen children.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral support | Care, counseling, and discipleship, with special emphasis on families.
Evangelism | Outreach and evangelism to the broader neighborhood, we_noemailing students and others who have questions about Christianity.
Pastoral leadership and development
Staff | Actively participate in staff gatherings
Devotion | Consistent prayer, individually and as staff
Worship | Lead Sunday worship as needed [possibly preach if ordained]
Session and Presbytery | Attend and participate in Session/Presbytery meetings [if ordained]
 

About Redeemer Presbyterian Church:

Redeemer West Side, located at 150 West 83rd Street, New York, NY, is living out a sacred call by Jesus to love our neighbors and heal our city. 

Qualifications:

Qualifications
Aligned with the core theological principles of Redeemer West Side and the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), including the Westminster Confession.
If ordained, credentials are in the PCA or able to be ordained in the PCA.
If not, able to be examined under similar qualifications.
Undergraduate degree required. Plus, a Master's Degree in ministry, theology, or a related field.
Passion for and 3-5+ years of experience leading ministries for youth, children, and families.
Energetic, fun, outgoing, and able to draw youth.
Strong gathering ability to take the initiative to recruit volunteers.
Previous experience building systems and setting programming.
Wisdom and discernment to advise on complex family dynamics and issues.
Able to navigate and affirm a city-positive approach to ministry in New York City.
Must be a dependable team player and self-starter.
Engaging, encouraging, experienced, and wise in individual pastoral responsibilities.
 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Director of Youth Ministry
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry
Salary:
90,000 -100,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Presbyterian - PCA
Worship Style:
Traditional
Church Size:
1000 - 1500

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Contact Name:
Julie Botset
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City:
New York
State or Province:
NY
ZIP Code:
10024
Country:
United States
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