Job Title: Associate Director of Student Ministry

Supervisor: Director or Pastor of Student Ministry 

Classification: Full-Time (Sunday Through Thursday Plus Special Events)

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate

General Description:

The Associate Director of Student Ministry is to help implement the vision and mission of the Student Ministry at Covenant Church. This person helps to oversee ministries to students within the church, specifically our Middle School students (6th-8th grade) as well as their families along with other students in the program. This person will organize and facilitate the mission and discipleship opportunities for students at Covenant Church such as: The Well and Confirmation (Sunday mornings), Student Worship (Sunday afternoon/evening), Middle School Bible Studies, Retreats, Mission Trips, and many other programs. They will be responsible for helping bring to fruition the vision of the Director of Student Ministry and help lead the efforts in creating spaces and moments for people to Ignite Faith and Change Lives. The Associate Director will help provide pastoral care for students and families. This individual will also balance work within the church with being an active part of students’ activities outside the church walls: games, recitals, school programs, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Help create, manage, and work within the Student Ministry Budget

• Handle weekly administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Ministry

• Handle weekly communications to parents and families (newsletter, social media, etc.) in concert with the Family Ministry Coordinator

• Work with the Student Ministry Team to help implement the Vision and Mission of the Student Ministry

• Help provide pastoral care for students and families

• Oversee Student Ministry Operations and Logistics (Event Registrations, Forms, Reservations, Facility Reservations at the Church and Forms) in concert with the Family Ministry Coordinator

• Oversee and Manage the Student Ministry database

• Attend workshops and conferences to continue growth in the field of Student Ministry

• Coordinate and execute parent and ministry meetings, as needed

• Coordinate and execute volunteer training events, as needed

• Implement Ministry Safe policies and procedures in all facets of Student Ministry

• Actively engage parents and church members to volunteer and participate in Student Ministry activities

• Connect and communicate effectively with students, adults, and families concerning spiritual matters

• Be a creative, dependable, and energetic self-starter who sees student ministry as a calling from God

•  Be strong in organization, delegation, and planning skills for ministries and programs

• Model a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and perform all other duties as assigned by the pastoral and leadership team

• Assist with the Children’s Ministry Cov45 Program in hopes to help bridge gaps between incoming 5th graders and the Student Ministry program.

• Help implement transition plans for students (i.e. 5th grade to 6th grade)

• Connect and engage with the female population of the student ministry

• Attend and engage with all aspects of the Student Ministry (standard programming, special initiatives, events, trips, retreats, training sessions, etc.)

• Oversee and execute the ministries/programs that are associated with the Student Ministry

• Perform other duties assigned by the Director or Pastor of the Student Ministry, Director of Pastor of Family Ministries, and pastoral staff

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• A bachelor’s degree in ministry, Christian education, nextgen or student ministry, or early childhood education is preferred but not required.

• Experience of at least 2 years in student  ministry, preferably in a large context

• Be grounded in Orthodox Christian theology and Methodist/Wesleyan doctrine

• Ability to create energy and understand the value of both fun and depth in discipling kids 

• Embrace a commitment for long-term planning and implementation of Covenant Church’s Student Ministry

• Communicates effectively with parents, students, colleagues, and volunteers

• Ability to create and write curriculum or find new curriculum that is engaging to students

• Social media and graphic design skills

• Office and administrative skills (Microsoft Applications, Google Applications, Pro Presenter, Planning Center, Canva, ACS)

• Ability to manage and work with a Youth Ministry Staff and in concert with the Family Ministry Team.