Assistant Young Adults Director

The Assistant Young Adults Director is responsible for innovative leadership and vision for ministry to 18–30-year-olds. This position develops and manages programs and teams focused on college-age and post-college-aged individuals within First Pres with an eye towards engaging the rapidly growing “young adult” community of Colorado Springs, all with the goal of helping them grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

 

• Bachelor's degree (in related field) required.

 

Experience Requirements:

 

• Minimum of 2 years leading ministry to adolescents and young adults.

 

• Proven experience recruiting, developing, and deploying volunteer teams in a church ministry or non-profit context.

 

• Proven experience discipling individuals and shepherding groups.

 

• Proven experience balancing a workload consisting of long-range projects, ongoing programs, and emergency situations.

 

• Proven experience developing and stewarding a ministry to young adults.

 

Skills Requirements:

 

• Demonstrates spiritual maturity, a deep understanding of the scriptures, and the ability to communicate the Gospel in a contextualized manner.

 

• Expertise in extended-adolescent development and a commitment to professional development, particularly as it pertains to young adult ministry.

 

• Ability to recruit, train, inspire, and mobilize lay leaders.

 

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with various constituencies (young adults, volunteers, broader congregation, public, colleagues, etc.)

 

• The ability to coordinate staff and volunteer teams to execute events.

 

• Ability to relate well with young adults.

 

Trait Requirements:

 

• Can articulate a clear sense of call and passion for ministry to young adults.

 

• Highly relational with excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence.

 

• High levels of energy and creativity.

 

• Stable, wise, and non-anxious leader.

 

• A commitment to contributing to a healthy staff culture.

 

• Ability to think critically and strategically about ministry to young adults, understanding these efforts as part of the whole of First Pres.

 

• Ability to receive and respond to feedback with grace.

 

• Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities.

 

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

 

• Developer and mentor of people.

 

• Passion for excellence, attention to detail, commitment to success.

 

• Humility and a servant leader mindset.

 

• Friendliness, compassion, and a healthy sense of humor.

 

Spiritual and Personal Requirements:
 

• A personal and growing commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

 

• A commitment to a Christian worldview and ethical standards.

 

• Supportive of the mission and values of First Pres and the ECO denomination.

 

• A member or active participant at First Pres or other local church that aligns with First Pres’ values.

 

• A willingness to work within the framework of the church’s governance and procedures.

 

• A non-anxious person with a willing heart, a teachable spirit, and a positive attitude.

 

• A team ministry commitment which places the good of the whole over individual goals.

 

• An appreciation for working collaboratively with staff and church members.

 

• A professional approach and appearance.

 

• Integrity, humility, flexibility, and a sense of humor.

 

Position Requirements:

 

• Under the leadership of the Young Adults Director, lead initiatives, events, recurring programs, retreats, Bible studies, and other efforts designed to support First Pres’s ministry to young adults.

 

• In partnership with other Family Ministries staff, work to facilitate healthy transitions for kids from nursery into young adulthood.

 

• With the Young Adults Director, develop and implement a strategy for outreach to young adults in our community, working to assist them along the Discipleship Compass.

 

• Ensure engagement with college students.

 

• Work with Communications Team to ensure vibrant communication strategies, social media engagement, etc. to encourage 20-somethings moving to COS to consider First Pres.

 

• Primary contact for Young Adults exploring First Pres and champion of YA outreach.

 

• Help YAs “root” at First Pres and eventually transition into other ministries.

 

• Participate in Family Ministries Staff and Session Teams, Staff Chapel, and other appropriate meetings for collaboration and coordination.

 

• Efficiently carry out all administrative duties of the position, including prompt response to correspondence, voice mail, and email.

 

• Other duties as applicable to the position or to advance the ministry of First Pres.

Salary : $45,000 - $52,000