Youth Director

Youth Director
2024

MBC MISSION

Our mission is to invite people to discover Jesus Christ and become His fully devoted followers who influence their relationships, neighborhoods, communities, and the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Director’s primary responsibility is to oversee and provide leadership in coordinating and implementing teaching, programming, and service/outreach opportunities for Student Ministry (6^th-12^th grade). This position works closely with all Student Ministry volunteer leaders and is supervised by the Director of Discipleship & Worship.

MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES

Relationship Building

• Develop and nurture relationships with students and their parents.
• Recruit, equip, and build relationships with volunteer leaders for all aspects of programming.

Teaching

• Facilitate and manage the Sunday morning Christian Education class schedule, serving as a regular presence in both the Middle School and High School areas.
• Establish and execute a curriculum plan for Sunday morning and midweek programming.

Administration

• Coordinate communication with students, parents, and volunteers.
• Develop and maintain the Student Ministry calendar and volunteer schedule.
• Establish and maintain the Student Ministry budget.

Midweek Programming

• Oversee and coordinate large group activities (games, message, and worship).
• Oversee and coordinate midweek small groups for Middle and High School.

Retreats, Special Events, Serving Opportunities

• Oversee and coordinate seasonal retreats.
• Lead and coordinate Youth Ministry summer mission trips.
• Seek out and provide opportunities for Middle and High School to serve in ministry together.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university preferred; two years related experience and/or training; teaching/facilitating experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A deep love for God’s Word
• Demonstrates a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• A deep knowledge of the Bible and Christian theology
• Able to be an active member/attendee of Meadowbrook Church
• Love for and a desire to shepherd students
• Able to positively engage and mobilize volunteers
• Able to work with multiple generations
• Able to lead with humility
• Self-motivated
• Active Learner
• Highly Relational
• Decisive
• Collaborative
• Creative
• Problem-solver
• Flexible
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work within a budget

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Full-time position
40 hours per week
Weekend/Evening availability; regular weekly office hours
Salary – dependent on skills, level of experience and qualifications

Reports to:

Nate Gruber
Director of Discipleship & Worship
Meadowbrook Church
1025 N. 70^th St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213