Job Title: Part-Time Youth Director (Glenview)
Location: York County, PA
Church: Glenview Alliance Church
Position Overview:
This person must have a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This person reports to the Lead Pastor as a key part of the leadership team.
Key Roles: Leader, Disciple Maker, Evangelist, Mobilizer
He is primarily responsible for, but not limited to, overseeing the IGNITE Student Ministry (Grades 6-12) in partnership with the Director of Next Gen and Director of Outreach.
The ideal candidate should have experience in youth ministry or a related field. Also, they will be committed to the mission of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).
Character: Willing to demonstrate and/or grow in the following:
- Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, and models empathy, humility and care for all people. (Humility)
- Demonstrates integrity by consistently aligning actions and decisions, embodying honesty and transparency, accepting responsibility for errors, maintaining ethical standards even in tough situations, and treating others with fairness and respect. (Integrity)
- Exhibits a healthy dependence on God, others, and oneself by generously sharing time and skills, collaboratively integrating others’ ideas, inviting honest feedback, acknowledging the need for grace in others, and extending forgiveness and empathy. This includes taking faith-driven risks to further the kingdom. (Courage)
- Inspires volunteers and youth with a passionate drive, strengthening their convictions and nurturing faith to persevere against formidable challenges. This passion stems from a profound belief that God has appointed you to create change. This passion is a God-given burden that cannot be held back. Jeremiah 20:9(Passion)
- Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Encouragement)
- Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ.(Patience)
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Collaboration: Work with pastors and church-wide volunteers to carry out the mission/vision of the church.
- Evangelism/Outreach: Develop strategy to reach unchurched youth in the community. Equip our youth to be evangelists.
- Networking: Build relationships and partnerships with other ministries and organizations in York county.
- Mentorship: Lead and develop a team of volunteers to holistically mentor youth.
- Spiritual Leadership: Teach 6-12 times a year; support volunteer teachers.
- Program Development: Implement GAC’s mission/vision within the context of Ignite Student Ministries.
- Volunteer Development: Recruit and Equip volunteers to do the work of the ministry.
- Parental Engagement: Partner with parents and guardians to support the spiritual growth of their children.
- Personal Leadership Development: Participate in the broader church community for your continued personal growth (York County churches and Eastern PA District).
Hours and Compensation:
- Part-Time: Approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as needed. OR Full-time in Co-Op with Youth For Christ (Mason Dixon YFC)
- Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Other Requirements: Completion of a personality assessment (DISC/Principles/Myers Briggs/Working Genius). Background Check for Pennsylvania.
Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate orally is crucial. Regular use of the phone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents. The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer and phone are norm
Travel Requirements: Some travel required.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Job Title: Eastern York County Site Director
Location: Eastern York County
Para-Church Ministry: Mason-Dixon YFC
FT/PT Status Co-Op with Glenview Alliance : approximately 20 hours a week
Position Purpose: This poisition exists to reach 11-19 year olds with the Gospel through authentic Christ-sharing relationship by leading and overseeing Campus Life ministry with a focus on the Red Lion School District. The focus will be on developing new ministry sites and new leaders for the ministry. Initially this position will be the Site Director for at least one site but will simultaneously be recruting staff and developing support for additional sites. Being in direct ministry will provide a model for others on how ministry should be performed.
Responsibilities:
- Engage in Relational Ministry Actions with students:
- Contacting
- Building Times
- Appointments
- Small Groups
- Student Leadership/ Core
- Club
- Trips & Events
- Engage with students on Social Media Platforms
- In conjunction with the new YFC Chapter Social Media Policies
- Club and event planning
- Participate in the planning and execution of Chapter wide events
- Developing a Core Team(s) for Ministry Sites
- Obtain or create curriculum, as needed
- Decide on delivery of curriculum
- Obtain supplies for games, prizes, etc.
- Implement the Five Essentials in your site(s): Widespread Prayer, Loving Relationships, Faithful Bible Teaching, Collaborative Community Strategy, Adults Who Empower
Leadership Development We are unable to execute effective student ministry if we ourselves and our leadership teams are unhealthy and not abiding in Christ. The development of your leadership team, and yourself, is vital.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate often and in an inspiring manner with volunteers and staff about the mission of reaching lost teenagers for Christ.
- Create an oversight group of volunteers to assist in the task of support raising, casting vision and public relations. Identify key people on this oversight group to become a board member of Mason Dixon YFC.
- Conduct ministry site leader meetings once a month
- Raise up leading volunteers to take greater responsibility with the potential of becoming a ministry site leader.
- Hold special training for volunteers at least once a year
- Implement a volunteer communication plan
- Schedule and conduct building times with your team
- Hold a celebration event for your volunteers once a year
- Recognize and thank your volunteers
- Have two appointments with your volunteers annually
- Hold leaders accountable for engaging with students
- Pray with your team and individuals
- Continue to seek out new volunteers
- Take advantage of leadership resources (books, podcasts, etc.)
- Attend training events each year (RLC, MLC, etc.)
- Observe Abide Day every other month as established
- Organize teams of 5-10 volunteers per ministry site.
- Visit ministry sites to ensure that standards are achieved.
Public Relations To do successful youth ministry, it is vital to engage in relationships and communication with local professionals in your ministry area.
Responsibilities:
Fundraising It takes paid staff and leaders of all capacities to reach and maintain the annual budget set forth by our Chapter Board of Directors. Each member of staff is required to raise funds through various efforts to meet their set %, amount established at time of hire, or in the most recent performance evaluation.
Responsibilities:
- Monthly support letter
- Participation in scheduled YFC Funding Events (Celebrate Stories, Golf Outing, Auction, Year End, etc.)
- Face to face appointments
- Personal Interaction
- Technology Opportunities (Text, Social Media Platforms, Email)
- Grant Opportunities
Training
- Participate in all YFC Training Opportunities
- Within the Mason-Dixon YFC Chapter
- Leadership Council Meetings & Established In Office Leadership Meetings, (Still to be determined)
- In the New Leader Cohort (YFC/USA) year long training that will require two times of travel and in pursuit of YFC Staff Credentialing
Administration Administrative work is necessary to help us see success in direct ministry.
Responsibilities:
- Update Google calendar at least weekly
- Meet with supervisor on bi-weekly basis
- Impact online reporting
- Attend staff meetings
- Update mailing lists
- Complete YFC Credentialing Process
- Referring to Standards and Best Practices found in the Knowledge Base/YFC Hub
Specific Transition Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Director in the recruitment of staff to oversee the ministry in Red Lion School District.
- Communicate an environment to volunteers and donors that the transition is a continuation of the previous work of YFC in the area.
- As volunteers and staff progress, recommend to the Executive Director those who might fill paid positions
EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB
Job Requirements/Specifications |
Knowledge & Skills | Must be knowledgeable of YFC RMA’s, capable of excellent written and oral communications, skillful in developing and executing a ministry plan, inspiring in training volunteers and resourceful in relationships that lead to achieving ministry objectives. |
Education & Experience | Bachelor’s degree |
On the Job Training | As needed |
Equipment & Software Utilized | Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Impact, Excel |
Travel Requirements | Ministry Sites in Eastern York County, specifically Red Lion School District, Staff meetings, training events, and ministry events. |
Scope of Authority |
Manages Budget | Yes No If yes, which budgets? Ministry Budget for Red Lion School District |
Supervisory Responsibilities (#of individuals) | Supervise Ministry Site Leaders of multiple sites. Manage one site personally, supervising ministry volunteers of that site. |
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
