Essential Function

The Youth Ministries Director (YMD) will invest in the lives of teens and children, helping them to grow and mature in their walk of holiness.

Program Management

• Develop, plan, and execute weekly youth ministry programs that reach children and teens. This includes developing a strategic plan that enables all programs to be well prepared, planned and executed with a high level of excellence that points participants to Christian principles.

• Build solid Christian connections with children and teens that point program participants to Jesus Christ.

• Develop and maintain programs and ministries that enhance the spiritual and emotional development of children and teens.

• Provide leadership to our Children’s Ministry (birth-3rd grade) program called Park Kids. This will include preparing lessons, recruiting volunteers, preparing the program space, following Keep Safe policies, cleanup after program, and participant recruitment.

• Develop and lead a young adult ministry. This would include outreach events, small group Bible Study, fellowship activities, and developing opportunities for service.

• Provide leadership to Student (7-12th grade) ministry group. This includes planning and executing

planned programs, recruiting volunteers, follow-up, and communication to program participants and families.

• Provide leadership to Pre-Teen (4-6th grade) ministry group. This includes planning and executing

planned programs, recruiting volunteers, follow-up, and communication to program participants and families.

• Provide opportunities for special needs participants to actively participate in Corps youth programs.

• Provide leadership to our Music & Arts program. This includes recruit and training teachers, providing

lesson materials, promoting program, and creating a fun and safe environment for program participants.

• Coordinate, plan, and execute Vacation Bible School annually.

• Recruit and train leaders to serve within the Youth Ministries Team.

• Oversee the process of sending campers to Camp Tecumseh annually, including recruitment, paperwork processing, utilizing Camp Minder, and providing transportation.

• Plan and lead weekly worship time in the Learning Zone after-school program.

• Support the Learning Zone program by actively engaging and connecting with children and their families.

Create and maintain appropriate boundaries within all youth ministries programs that promote safety following all Keep Safe policies.

• Promote and attend Divisional youth events.

• Support seasonal activities and special events, such as the annual Christmas/Kettle campaign.

• Actively support children within Corps programs by attending, encouraging, and supporting their special school and afterschool activities.

General Office

• Maintain good record keeping according to Salvation Army policies and procedures.

• Provide good stewardship by staying within budgets and protecting Corps property and equipment.

• Provide up to date contact information for all program participants in the Corps Directory.

• Utilize Corps approved communication methods in connecting with participants and their guardians.

• Follow all Salvation Army KeepSAfe policies to protect children and vulnerable adults.

• Be an active part of The Salvation Army team in Asbury Park, including involvement in Corps events

as requested, promoting other areas of Corps work, and promoting the mission of The Salvation Army.

• Keep work and program areas clean and organized.

• Attend staff meetings and training as requested.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry or related field preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of Youth Ministry experience or related experience.

• Prior supervisory experience.

• Strong technological proficiency, with specific experience in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong management and organizational skills, with particular attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and relate professionally with other staff, youth, and the community.

• Above-average verbal and written communication skills.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; must be approved to drive Salvation Army vehicles.

• Must attend weekly Sunday worship at the Corps.

• Must understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Youth Ministry: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Asbury Park, NJ 07712: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person