RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position oversees youth programming in the church and within our community. The goal of the position is to create an environment that engages youth first in a relationship with Jesus, and second, helps them to develop a strong sense of community among youth in the congregation as well as a connection to the adult members of the church.
1.     Find or develop experiences that will allow youth to choose to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
2.     Teach youth to develop a personal devotional life and to demonstrate reverence in worship and in their approach to studying the Bible.
3.     Teach youth that God's Word is not only relevant but essential to guiding them in the day-to-day challenges of life.
4.  Develop and lead youth groups and activities, both social and spiritual, for grades 3 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12, as well as events that unite all the youth; plan 1 activity each group each month and weekly meetings, coordinating events with the church calendar.
5.  Build relationships with the youth and their families through church, school, and community activities, including attending youth functions outside of the church such as sports events, school programs, concerts, and other service projects.
6.  Plan, coordinate, or promote special events (retreats, overnight events, camps, mission trips, service projects, conferences, workshops, youth worship services, etc.) that focuses on engagement within the church and within the community that promotes service, fun, evangelism, and growth.
7.  Develop an environment of unity and community by building personal relationships within the youth group and within the church with the rest of the congregation.
8.  Develop constant and consistent forms of communicating with youth and their parents outside of just participation in meetings and events.
9.     Create classes/programs for youth that work for all ages during Wednesday Night Connection (WNC).
10.  Assist with the Confirmation program as requested by the Pastor and Council.
11.  Develop and administer programs to recruit, train, coach, and manage adults to work with youth.
12.  Help with or coordinate planning and participation in yearly events that engage families and children within the youth range: VBS, Trunk or Treat, Night of Bethlehem, Easter events
13.  Create a consistent weekly availability in the office to plan, organize, counsel students and parents, and meet with the Pastor if needed.
14.  Sit as Chairperson on the Youth Committee with regular meetings developing a vibrant and passionate youth group for Christ.
15.  Follow Church policies and procedures.
16.  Attend and be willing to participate in our weekly church services, excluding scheduled time off or sickness.
17.  Attend scheduled church functions, staff meetings, Youth Committee meetings, training, and other church meetings as necessary. 

Please ask for a complete list of the qualifications upon contact.