Youth Ministry Director
Gateway Community Church
Chantilly, VA 20152
Denomination: Non-Denominational
Category: Youth Ministry
Church Size: 750 - 1000
Salary: $60,000 -70,000
Posted on: January 23, 2025
Time Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Ready to make an impact on students' lives?
We're looking for a Youth Director who's passionate about connecting with middle and high school students, inspiring them to live out their faith in bold and exciting ways. At Gateway, we're not just waiting for growth—we're preparing for it! With the right Youth Director, we believe we can create a vibrant, Christ-centered community for our youth. The Youth Director will join our Family Ministry team and provide leadership over the middle and high school programs, designed to not only encourage students but equip parents as well. If you love building relationships, having fun, and leading students and families closer to Jesus, this is the perfect fit for you.
Job Responsibilities
Encourage, equip, and challenge parents of youth to be the best parents in preparing their children to be witnesses of God in their everyday life, into young adulthood, and beyond.
Create opportunities to engage and support young people in the broader church community.
Develop a framework to aid in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer leaders to create a joyful environment of friendship and support beyond their involvement in youth ministry.
Nurture the team of staff and volunteers that lead youth ministry areas.
Participate in the Child Safety Oversight Team, offer input and guidance to the team, and provide oversight of youth ministries to ensure compliance with Gateway guidelines.
Oversee the strategic and administrative side of the youth ministry including budget, strategic planning, curriculum selection/development, discipline strategies, volunteer scheduling, and metrics tracking.
We're looking for a Youth Director who's passionate about connecting with middle and high school students, inspiring them to live out their faith in bold and exciting ways. At Gateway, we're not just waiting for growth—we're preparing for it! With the right Youth Director, we believe we can create a vibrant, Christ-centered community for our youth. The Youth Director will join our Family Ministry team and provide leadership over the middle and high school programs, designed to not only encourage students but equip parents as well. If you love building relationships, having fun, and leading students and families closer to Jesus, this is the perfect fit for you.
Job Responsibilities
Encourage, equip, and challenge parents of youth to be the best parents in preparing their children to be witnesses of God in their everyday life, into young adulthood, and beyond.
Create opportunities to engage and support young people in the broader church community.
Develop a framework to aid in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer leaders to create a joyful environment of friendship and support beyond their involvement in youth ministry.
Nurture the team of staff and volunteers that lead youth ministry areas.
Participate in the Child Safety Oversight Team, offer input and guidance to the team, and provide oversight of youth ministries to ensure compliance with Gateway guidelines.
Oversee the strategic and administrative side of the youth ministry including budget, strategic planning, curriculum selection/development, discipline strategies, volunteer scheduling, and metrics tracking.
About Gateway Community Church:
Gateway Community Church is a congregation located in South Riding, VA, one of the fastest growing suburbs of Washington D.C. We believe it's our mission to draw others into authentic Christian community, with Jesus at the center. It's in our DNA! We are a diverse congregation of all kinds of backgrounds, perspectives and walks of life, who truly value being open, honest and loving toward one another through Christ. Our casual style, blended worship, Bible-based teaching, and community engagement reflect our commitment to meaningful connections to God and our community.
Job Qualifications:
Desired Skills & Abilities
Experience building and leading teams
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
Capable of handling multiple projects effectively
Education & Experience
Minimum 1-2 years experience in youth ministry
Bachelor's degree; Ministerial credentials are preferred, but not required
Experience building and leading teams
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
Capable of handling multiple projects effectively
Education & Experience
Minimum 1-2 years experience in youth ministry
Bachelor's degree; Ministerial credentials are preferred, but not required
Position Information:
Job Title:
Youth Ministry Director
Time Type:
Full Time
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Salary:
$60,000 -70,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
750 - 1000
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Contact Name:
Crystal Cline
Address1:
42350 Tall Cedars PKWY
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City:
Chantilly
State or Province:
ZIP Code:
20152
Country:
United States
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