Student Ministries Director

job description

overview

This full-time position has primary responsibility for leading Student Ministries to develop more and stronger disciples in grades 6-12.

what winning looks like

  • Leadership

    • Champion student ministry vision in line with churchwide vision

    • Recruit, equip, and empower student ministry volunteers

  • Grades 6-12 Ministry

    • Students are actively owning/growing in their faith.

    • Active high school student leadership opportunities.

    • Weekly/Monthly programs strategically planned, managed, and consistently communicated to students, families, and church

    • Annual experiences/opportunities (i.e. mission trips, retreats, trips, etc.) are strategically planned and managed to impact student development

    • Students feel safe and valued (physically, spiritually, emotionally, relationally) 

    • Choose/Develop curriculum that dovetails with our ministry targets

    • Visible presence/participation in the school system(s)

    • Find ways to connect with students beyond regular weekly gatherings

  • Communication & Collaboration

    • Active collaboration with Trinity staff

    • Consistent up-to-date communication with ministry volunteers

    • Adequately communicate student ministries information to parents, students, and church family

    • Be willing and available to connect in person with parents regarding their kids’ needs and involvement in student ministries

what is needed to win?

  • Entrepreneurial spirit, self-motivated and disciplined, leadership skills and an innovative mindset

  • Passion for excellence and continuous improvement

  • Humility to thrive in a team-oriented culture

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to form God-honoring relationships with middle schoolers and high schoolers

  • Ability to build relevant professional relationships within the community (i.e. school systems, partner churches, nonprofits, etc.)

expectations

  • Deepening relationship with God that pours out into worship

  • Meets the biblical character qualifications set forth in 1 Timothy 3:8-13

  • Alignment with Trinity’s Statement of Faith, culture, and vision

  • Participate in weekly all-staff meetings and monthly Ministry Director meetings

  • Develop and manage budget for areas of responsibility

  • Create annual goals and participate in an annual review

  • Fulfill the engagement expectations of members (Sundays, Life Group, serving, giving)

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent ministry experience preferred

Benefits

  • The opportunity to grow and develop in a missional environment

  • Health Insurance

  • Retirement / HSA Options

  • Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

  • PTO and most holidays

  • Conference Allowance / Mission Trips

  • Casual dress and work environment

  • And yes, we can ride a bike to the beach from our office. 🙂