"The 5th/6th Grade Student Director will cast vision, protect culture, and champion the programming of the Student Ministry of their campus." - One line job description This is a great opportunity for a dynamic leader to create programming, create content, and create experiences for the younger generation. This role is the primary communicator providing a ton of exposure and experience to grow as a communicator while developing and implementing ministry strategies in a well resourced environment. Who we are looking for... A Next Gen Savant - The ideal candidate will be someone who has been doing it at a high level for a long time. They will have spent significant time leading in a context of similar scope. The value of experience and a natural God-given leadership gifting cannot be overstated for this role. A Church Sponge - The ideal candidate will be someone who has their pulse on what's working in YTH ministry today. They will also have a tendency to think outside of the box and not be afraid to approach ministry in a way that will be sure to resonate with the world we live in. A Decisive Leader - The ideal candidate will be someone who makes decisions in a timely manner that reflects the vision and values of the organization. They will design clear courses of action and implement steps with measurable goals that move their Ministry Team of Pastors and Directors forward. A Strategic Thinker - The ideal candidate will be someone who brings immense insight and value to the team. They will have the ability to speak in to the global ministry integration of the organization at large. Essential duties and responsibilities... Leadership * Enlist, equip, and empower a team of volunteers to own and lead the 5th/6th grade ministry and invest in the lives of 5th/6th grade students * Manage, invest in, develop, and coach a paid staff team * Develop student leaders within the 5th/6th grade ministry in which students are learning to be the church and invest in people around them * Develop strategic initiatives to gain access to and earn the right to be heard by students on their 'turf' Administration * Develop and execute an annual calendar of events for the 5th/6th Ministry that works in symmetry with the overall student ministry * Create ongoing large and small group environments, mission trips, retreats, and outreach events Relationships * Successfully develop and nurture relationships with students, volunteers, parents, church staff and other adults who impact the lives of students * Create an environment that attracts 5th/6th grade students within Cornerstone as well as outside of the church Teaching * Serve as the primary teacher or communicator for the 5th/6th Grade Ministry * Communicate the Gospel and biblical principles in a creative and culturally relevant manner to students An ideal candidate... Education/Experience * Five years' experience in full-time ministry, at least 2 years in a church larger than 1500 members. * Experience leading a Student Ministry area. * Bachelor's Degree in an area of concentration that has equipped him/her for vocational ministry. * Must possess these key spiritual gifts: Leadership, Administration and Teaching. * Must align with the vision, values, and doctrinal statement of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. * Must be a member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship who supports the vision and values. Important skills/personal traits * Generates new ideas, gives direction and allows others to work the details. * Socially poised and confident, able to speak to large and small groups. * Takes on multiple challenging assignments and succeeds. * Assertive and motivated for successful ministry. Are you ready to lead the next generation at a thriving organization? Powered by JazzHR YXJOXrTyFN