Emmanuel Church, Carmi, IL
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR YOUTH MINISTER

Job Title: Youth Minister

Reports to: Senior Pastor ------------ (to apply, send resume & appropriate documentation)

Position Status: Full-Time Position; Salaried; Exempt. (Will discuss part-time, if desired)

Salary Range: $34,000 - $40,000

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION: The Youth Minister is primarily responsible for shepherding the needs of students grade 6-12. The Youth Minister is to develop a comprehensive discipleship program of education and activities in an atmosphere of spiritual growth, by planning, conducting and evaluating the on-going student ministry. The Youth Minister's strategy will fall in line with the mission, vision, and strategy of Emmanuel Church in congruence with the Senior Pastor.

Responsibilities: 
Responsible for all aspects of ensuring the spiritual growth and development of students grades 6 through 12 . This includes preparing and preaching the Sunday Youth Services, leadership of weekly programs and periodic special events (camps, conferences, trips, service projects, etc.).  
 

Provide overall theological direction in accordance with the beliefs of Emmanuel Church
Develop student and adult youth leaders  
Model strong and relational Christian leadership to the youth of the church  
Plan and lead weekly discipleship and outreach/evangelism that is contextual and age-specific. This includes choosing of curriculum, teaching, finding teachers, evaluating the students needs/responses, follow-up, etc.
Personally witness to students.
The Youth Minister will work in cooperation with the Pastor and Youth Council in ministering to the student’s family as we strive to build within our church family strong marriages, parent-child relationships and families who love God.  

Additional Responsibilities: 
Meet with and report to Senior Pastor and Church leaders. 
Carry out other ministerial duties as required in the life of the church as determined by the Senior Pastor  
Ability to preach during Sunday services as needed or determined by the Senior Pastor.
To assist, when able, the Senior Pastor with visitation of members and prospective members.  
All staff members should plan to participate in church wide events and lend their assistance and support to the total church program.

Qualifications: 
A driving passion for leading children, youth and families into a fully devoted relationship with Jesus Christ. 
Pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in theology, biblical studies, or youth ministry or willing to go through an approved training 
A positive, outgoing personality who enjoys building and leading teams.  
An effective multi-tasker with a self-motivated work style.  
A solid track record of consistently planning, communicating and following through.  
Prayerful in disposition and gentle and humble in character. 
Able to organize and coordinate services and events  
Effective in planning & time management  
Ability to communicate effectively with Emmanuel Church Staff & Parents

The Youth Minister is to set an example of spiritual maturity and personal health. He/she is to maintain healthy relationships and family life, and exhibit financial soundness.

Generalized Youth Schedule: 
Weekly Responsibilities

Sunday School Class -Grades 7-12 - Prepare Lessons, Volunteer dinner, Games, Worship, Message, Small groups

Monthly Responsibilities

Fun Event, One Friday/Saturday, Grades 9-12
Bowling, laser tag, etc

Fun Event, One Friday/Saturday, Grades 6-8
Bowling, laser tag, etc.

Youth Worship event - Grades 6-12

Annual Responsibilities (can be Substitutes for monthly responsibilities)

Youth Community Service Event
Youth Retreat