Youth Director

Overview

First Baptist Church of Erwin, Tennessee, prayerfully seeks a committed Christian leader with a passion for Christ and discipling youth. The ideal candidate relates well with youth, parents, and volunteers. He or she will demonstrate:

⁃ A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ

⁃ Excitement for equipping young people for lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the local church, and calling into mission

⁃ A ministry of presence with youth

Primary responsibilities will be on FBC campus on Sundays and Wednesdays and with students in middle and high school.

Weekly Responsibilities

⁃ Teach youth Sunday school in coordination with other youth teachers with curriculum consistent with FBC’s doctrinal statement

⁃ Lead Wednesday night youth gathering along with youth volunteers and promote this gathering in the community

⁃ Be available to spend time with FBC youth both on and off campus

⁃ Work on promoting FBC youth ministry on social media platforms

⁃ Work with pastor to develop youth ministry presence on high school and middle school campuses

⁃ Be attentive to youth and parents on Sundays and Wednesdays

⁃ Cultivate and plan weekly youth involvement in weekly worship in coordination with pastor and music minister

Other Responsibilities throughout the year

⁃ Coordinate monthly youth committee meetings with youth committee chairperson

⁃ Work with youth committee to plan and carry out an annual calendar of fellowship activities and mission involvement, giving special attention to summer programming (e.g. youth camp)

⁃ Work with the youth committee to plan the annual youth ministry budget

⁃ Work with other church committees and lay leaders as youth ministry requires (e.g. van, prop/space, hospitality, finance, Sunday School Superintendent, etc.)

⁃ Participate in scheduled staff, church council, and deacons’ meetings in consultation with the pastor

⁃ Work with pastor and lay leaders to minister to the needs of parents/caregivers

⁃ Coordinate and get approval for absences with the pastor

⁃ Be open to other opportunities for new ministry involvement in collaboration with the pastor (e.g., worship leadership, ministry vision, outreach strategy, etc.)

Requirements

⁃ Earned or in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree; or graduate studies in divinity or theology

⁃ Understanding of and willingness to serve within FBC’s doctrinal commitments

⁃ Willingness to lead people of varying ethnicities, backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, genders, and generations

⁃ Desire to lead, teach, and mentor youth in understanding and applying biblical guidance

⁃ Work in relationship with local church and para-church ministries (e.g. YoungLife)

⁃ Submit to a background check

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $150.00 - $200.00 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150 - $200