Joelton Church of Christ
Job Description: Youth and Family Minister
Job Description and Responsibilities:
PURPOSE:
The Youth and Family Minister will tend to the spiritual needs of Joelton church families, young and old. The Y&FM is responsible for the development and implementation of Christ-centered programs, activities and educational aspects related to the Joelton Children’s Ministry (JCM - birth through 6th grade) and the Joelton Youth Group (JYG - grades 7-12). The Y&FM will encourage our parents and volunteers to display a warm, loving environment where biblical truths are learned and where Christian relationships are formed. In addition to job functions below, there will also be opportunities for worship leading and preaching.
COMPETENCIES & EXPECTATIONS:
• Growing relationship with Jesus Christ evidenced by action, attitude, and behavior.
• Ability to fully embrace the Biblical values and beliefs of the Lord’s church in Joelton.
• Experience working with children and teens in various capacities.
• Warm, encouraging personality that connects well with children and teens.
• Reliable, trustworthy, self-starter, and excellent at following through on details.
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain healthy and motivating relationship with Joelton elders, ministry volunteers and parents.
• Visitation of members of the congregation that may extend beyond the youth/children’s ministry to maintain spiritually based relationships.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Provide leadership to the JCM and JYG team of volunteers.
• Work with local church ministers on collaborative events
• Teaching on Sundays and Wednesdays primarily in JYG.
• Works with leadership to develop vision and implementation for the Joelton Youth Committee.
• Maintain detailed roster information regarding children, teens and their families. Roster information to include contact information, typical attendance patterns and notes regarding spiritual development of program participants.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of curriculum for JCM and JYG.
• Maintain effective communications and promotions to keep elders, staff, volunteers and families informed. (e.g.: create & maintain calendar of events, e-mail newsletter, etc.)
• Responsible for all coordination and staffing of JCM and JYG teachers and other volunteers (birth through 12th grade).
• Manage communications between all ministries that interact with JCM and JYG (e.g.: Kids Zone, J-Town etc.)
• Develop and implement all safety and security processes for JCM and JYG. (e.g.: check-in, check-out procedures, appropriate adult supervision at all events, etc.)
