High School Director

High School Ministry Coordinator

Organization: Oaks Ministries
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Position Type: Full-time, salaried
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including Tuesday evenings and occasional nights and weekends
Compensation: $40,000
Benefits: Health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional and spiritual development opportunities

About Oaks Ministries

Oaks Ministries exists to empower the students of downtown Augusta to become Christ-centered leaders who transform their communities with the hope of the Gospel.

Rooted in Isaiah 61:3–5, we envision students becoming “Oaks of Righteousness” who use their God-given gifts to lead within their families, churches, communities, organizations, and businesses.

Important Information for Applicants

This is a hands-on ministry leadership position, not an entry-level youth work or primarily administrative role. The High School Ministry Coordinator must have meaningful, ongoing experience ministering directly to teenagers.

The strongest candidates will also have experience serving students and families in urban or under-resourced communities. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate cultural humility, consistency, relational maturity, and a willingness to be actively present in students’ neighborhoods, schools, families, and activities.

Candidates without direct youth ministry experience will not be considered.

Position Summary

The High School Ministry Coordinator will shepherd high school students through relational ministry, biblical discipleship, leadership development, and engaging programming. This person will lead Oaks Ministries’ high school programs while building long-term relationships with students and their families.

We are seeking a ministry leader who is both highly relational and entrepreneurial—someone who can faithfully lead existing programs while identifying needs, creating new initiatives, and turning ideas into well-organized, sustainable ministry opportunities.

Key ResponsibilitiesRelational Ministry

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with high school students through consistent presence in their schools, neighborhoods, homes, and extracurricular activities
• Maintain regular communication with students and parents
• Support students in their spiritual, academic, social, and leadership development
• Walk alongside students through challenges while maintaining healthy boundaries and following Oaks Ministries’ child-safety policies
• Develop relationships that extend beyond weekly programming and demonstrate long-term commitment to students and families

Urban Leadership Project

• Plan and lead Oaks Ministries’ weekly high school Urban Leadership Project gathering on Tuesday evenings
• Develop engaging biblical teaching, leadership-development opportunities, activities, speakers, and special experiences
• Create a safe, welcoming, structured, and Christ-centered environment
• Recruit, train, communicate with, and support volunteers
• Evaluate the program regularly and make improvements based on student needs and Oaks Ministries’ mission

Internship and Leadership Development

• Help lead and strengthen the Oaks Internship Program for high school students
• Mentor interns in spiritual growth, workplace readiness, financial stewardship, communication, and leadership
• Coordinate work assignments, training, evaluations, and relationships with community partners
• Help students identify their gifts and prepare for employment, college, ministry, and other next steps after high school

Program Development

• Identify unmet needs and create new initiatives that support the spiritual and leadership development of high school students
• Strengthen and expand existing programs rather than simply maintaining them
• Turn ideas into clear plans, calendars, budgets, volunteer roles, and measurable goals
• Develop partnerships with churches, schools, businesses, and community organizations
• Plan special events, retreats, college or career experiences, service opportunities, and summer programming

Team Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Middle School Coordinator to align vision, calendars, transitions, and shared events
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, training opportunities, evaluations, retreats, and ministry-wide events
• Communicate consistently with Oaks Ministries’ Co-Directors
• Assist with organization-wide events that require full staff participation
• Maintain accurate program records, calendars, attendance information, and other required documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active commitment to growing in their faith
• Active involvement in a local church
• Agreement with Oaks Ministries’ Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Leadership
• At least two years of consistent, direct ministry experience with teenagers through a church, nonprofit organization, school ministry, mentoring program, or similar setting
• Experience planning and leading youth programs, Bible studies, small groups, retreats, camps, or other ministry activities
• The ability to teach and communicate biblical truth effectively to high school students
• Demonstrated ability to build healthy relationships with students and parents
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
• A self-starting, entrepreneurial mindset with experience creating or significantly improving a program or initiative
• Willingness to work a flexible ministry schedule that includes Tuesday evenings and occasional nights and weekends
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Oaks Ministries’ driving requirements
• Willingness to complete all required background checks and child-safety training

Strongly Preferred

• Three or more years of youth ministry or youth-development experience
• Direct experience serving urban youth or students from under-resourced communities
• Experience ministering cross-culturally with humility, empathy, and consistency
• Experience recruiting, training, and leading volunteers
• Experience developing youth leadership, internship, college-readiness, or career-readiness programs
• A bachelor’s degree in ministry, youth development, education, social work, or a related field; substantial relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree
• Familiarity with Augusta or a demonstrated commitment to becoming part of the local community

This Position Is Probably Not the Right Fit If You:

• Do not have meaningful, ongoing experience ministering directly to teenagers
• Are primarily looking for an administrative, teaching-only, or traditional office position
• Are unavailable for Tuesday evening programming or occasional nights and weekends
• Prefer planning programs without spending significant time building relationships with students and families
• Are uncomfortable serving in urban and under-resourced neighborhoods
• Are unable to affirm Oaks Ministries’ Statement of Faith and Christian leadership expectations
• Need every aspect of the position to be fully developed before taking ownership of it

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• youth ministry: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000