The Youth Cartel
Associate Director of Student Ministries
The Youth Cartel, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
Associate Director of Student Ministries
Position Title:
Associate Director of Student MinistriesSupervisor:
Director of Student MinistriesDirect Reports : n/aClassification:
Regular / Full time / ExemptPay Grade:
6POSITION SUMMARYMenlo is a multisite church in the San Francisco Bay area and a member of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. The Associate Director of Student Ministries is a key member of our team in Menlo Park, California. As part of a multisite church, our Associate Director of Student Ministries needs to have a strong collaborative nature and be able to work in a matrix organization. You’ll work closely with our Menlo Park team, report directly to the Menlo Park Director of Student Ministries, and collaborate with Student Ministry staff from other locations. All of our locations comprise one church where everyone is welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything’s possible.The Associate Director of Student Ministries will partner with the Director of Student Ministries in Menlo Park to serve all students and their families. We are looking for someone who is passionate about NextGen ministries, has a heart for discipling kids and students, and understands how critical it is for us to pour into the lives of middle and high school students. The Associate Director of Student Ministries will model what it means to live a faith-filled life with integrity. You must be above reproach as you provide spiritual leadership to our middle and high school students, their families, and our congregation as a whole. You will work with the Director of Student Ministries and other campus staff to implement programming and services and inspire others to love and follow Jesus more deeply.We are looking for someone who can see the big picture as well as manage the many details necessary to run a ministry that focuses on discipling students, volunteers, and each other. The Associate Director of Student Ministries will help manage the administrative duties so we can plan, communicate, and execute in ways that are safe, fun, meaningful, and sustainable. You will help recruit, train, and develop student leaders and adult volunteers. The Associate Director of Student Ministries will disciple adult life group volunteers and work seamlessly with the Director of Student Ministries so that all students feel seen, known, and loved.The Associate Director of Student Ministries will be passionate about building relationships with and serving students and their families. You will encourage and equip students to reflect Jesus’s love for those in need through serving neighbors and our local community. One thing COVID taught us is that things are constantly changing. It is important that our Associate Director of Student Ministries is flexible and able to easily adapt to changing circumstances. We’re looking for someone who is willing to try new things, likes to have a good time, and doesn’t take themselves too seriously (goofy humor is appreciated here). Our ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, feel called to serve middle and high school students, and have a heart for raising up leaders. At Menlo Church, our staff is a team of humble, hopeful, and gritty Jesus-followers who do what we do so that people can find and follow Jesus.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWork as a cohesive unit with our Menlo Park team, shaping the future of our campus.Work with Menlo Park campus staff to plan and execute events and services to reach our neighborhood (weekly worship services, Easter, Serve Your City, Christmas Eve, and special drive-through events).Implement the Menlo Students strategy that draws middle and high school students to Menlo Church, integrates them into the larger body of the church, and launches them into a lifetime of faith in Jesus Christ.Under the direction of the MP Director of Student Ministries, plan and execute trainings and transitional events throughout the year.Implement strategies to partner with parents and equip them to be the primary spiritual presence in their student’s life.Help recruit, train, and lead adult volunteers and student leaders to lead life groups and help own the weekly services.Responsible for the safety of all students, ensuring adult and teen leaders are screened, participate in mandated training, and maintain healthy boundaries.Shepherd and develop student leaders.Care for the spiritual health and disciple adult volunteers who serve as life group leaders.Help manage Student Ministry Life Groups that are split by gender and led by adult volunteers.Assist with weekly NextGen student experiences.Develop positive working relationship with local middle and high schools and be a physical presence on campus.Collaborate with NextGen staff from Central and other campuses to develop and implement curriculum, help train leaders, and plan and execute special events.Share administrative responsibilities by helping to manage PCO, calendaring, communication, Concur, and other project management tasks.Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and intelligently delegate.Develop and maintain positive working relationships by actively living out and championing our staff values of teamwork and being humble, hopeful, and gritty.Additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Student Ministries at Menlo Park.PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.QUALIFICATIONSRequired Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalencySome college courseworkMinimum 2-years’ experience helping to lead a NextGen/Youth/Student Ministry (staff or adult volunteer)Preferred Education and ExperienceExperience overseeing and developing both staff and lay leaders in ministryExperience working in a church with multiple locationsEvent planning experienceSome seminary courseworkKnowledge and SkillsSolid theological foundationKnowledgeable about NextGen/student/youth ministry best practicesStrong written and spoken communication skillsEnthusiastic and high energy leadership styleHigh Emotional Intelligence (EQ)Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skillsTeam player and team builder with a focus on the vision of the whole churchProficiency with common office applications and collaboration tools such as Zoom, MS 365 (Outlook, Word, & Teams), and LeadrProficiency working with Planning Center Online (PCO) or other church management softwareFamiliarity with Apple TV, MailChimp, and Fellowship OneComfortable learning new technology, software, and applicationsAbility to speak effectively before small and large groupsPhysical DemandsStand or sit for prolonged amounts of timeWalk, bend, twist, and kneelClimb up and down stairsFinger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipmentSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision; and the ability to adjust focusOccasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistanceWork ConditionsThis job typically operates in a professional office or church environment with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephonesThis position will also work in large and sometimes loud gathering spaces filled with large and small equipment, cables, stage lights, and other visual stimuli.This job occasionally works outdoors and will be exposed to various weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rainDays and hours of work are generally business hours Sunday-Thursday with an occasional Friday, Saturday, or evenings, as neededEffective November 1, 2021, all Menlo Staff will be required to abide by the Menlo COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus ChristMust be a committed disciple of Christ and committed to serving God and the body of ChristMust have compatible theology in alignment with ECO essential tenetsMust be pursuing or active in a community of believers who can speak truth into your life
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Position Title:
Associate Director of Student MinistriesSupervisor:
Director of Student MinistriesDirect Reports : n/aClassification:
Regular / Full time / ExemptPay Grade:
6POSITION SUMMARYMenlo is a multisite church in the San Francisco Bay area and a member of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. The Associate Director of Student Ministries is a key member of our team in Menlo Park, California. As part of a multisite church, our Associate Director of Student Ministries needs to have a strong collaborative nature and be able to work in a matrix organization. You’ll work closely with our Menlo Park team, report directly to the Menlo Park Director of Student Ministries, and collaborate with Student Ministry staff from other locations. All of our locations comprise one church where everyone is welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything’s possible.The Associate Director of Student Ministries will partner with the Director of Student Ministries in Menlo Park to serve all students and their families. We are looking for someone who is passionate about NextGen ministries, has a heart for discipling kids and students, and understands how critical it is for us to pour into the lives of middle and high school students. The Associate Director of Student Ministries will model what it means to live a faith-filled life with integrity. You must be above reproach as you provide spiritual leadership to our middle and high school students, their families, and our congregation as a whole. You will work with the Director of Student Ministries and other campus staff to implement programming and services and inspire others to love and follow Jesus more deeply.We are looking for someone who can see the big picture as well as manage the many details necessary to run a ministry that focuses on discipling students, volunteers, and each other. The Associate Director of Student Ministries will help manage the administrative duties so we can plan, communicate, and execute in ways that are safe, fun, meaningful, and sustainable. You will help recruit, train, and develop student leaders and adult volunteers. The Associate Director of Student Ministries will disciple adult life group volunteers and work seamlessly with the Director of Student Ministries so that all students feel seen, known, and loved.The Associate Director of Student Ministries will be passionate about building relationships with and serving students and their families. You will encourage and equip students to reflect Jesus’s love for those in need through serving neighbors and our local community. One thing COVID taught us is that things are constantly changing. It is important that our Associate Director of Student Ministries is flexible and able to easily adapt to changing circumstances. We’re looking for someone who is willing to try new things, likes to have a good time, and doesn’t take themselves too seriously (goofy humor is appreciated here). Our ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, feel called to serve middle and high school students, and have a heart for raising up leaders. At Menlo Church, our staff is a team of humble, hopeful, and gritty Jesus-followers who do what we do so that people can find and follow Jesus.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSWork as a cohesive unit with our Menlo Park team, shaping the future of our campus.Work with Menlo Park campus staff to plan and execute events and services to reach our neighborhood (weekly worship services, Easter, Serve Your City, Christmas Eve, and special drive-through events).Implement the Menlo Students strategy that draws middle and high school students to Menlo Church, integrates them into the larger body of the church, and launches them into a lifetime of faith in Jesus Christ.Under the direction of the MP Director of Student Ministries, plan and execute trainings and transitional events throughout the year.Implement strategies to partner with parents and equip them to be the primary spiritual presence in their student’s life.Help recruit, train, and lead adult volunteers and student leaders to lead life groups and help own the weekly services.Responsible for the safety of all students, ensuring adult and teen leaders are screened, participate in mandated training, and maintain healthy boundaries.Shepherd and develop student leaders.Care for the spiritual health and disciple adult volunteers who serve as life group leaders.Help manage Student Ministry Life Groups that are split by gender and led by adult volunteers.Assist with weekly NextGen student experiences.Develop positive working relationship with local middle and high schools and be a physical presence on campus.Collaborate with NextGen staff from Central and other campuses to develop and implement curriculum, help train leaders, and plan and execute special events.Share administrative responsibilities by helping to manage PCO, calendaring, communication, Concur, and other project management tasks.Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and intelligently delegate.Develop and maintain positive working relationships by actively living out and championing our staff values of teamwork and being humble, hopeful, and gritty.Additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Student Ministries at Menlo Park.PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.QUALIFICATIONSRequired Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalencySome college courseworkMinimum 2-years’ experience helping to lead a NextGen/Youth/Student Ministry (staff or adult volunteer)Preferred Education and ExperienceExperience overseeing and developing both staff and lay leaders in ministryExperience working in a church with multiple locationsEvent planning experienceSome seminary courseworkKnowledge and SkillsSolid theological foundationKnowledgeable about NextGen/student/youth ministry best practicesStrong written and spoken communication skillsEnthusiastic and high energy leadership styleHigh Emotional Intelligence (EQ)Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skillsTeam player and team builder with a focus on the vision of the whole churchProficiency with common office applications and collaboration tools such as Zoom, MS 365 (Outlook, Word, & Teams), and LeadrProficiency working with Planning Center Online (PCO) or other church management softwareFamiliarity with Apple TV, MailChimp, and Fellowship OneComfortable learning new technology, software, and applicationsAbility to speak effectively before small and large groupsPhysical DemandsStand or sit for prolonged amounts of timeWalk, bend, twist, and kneelClimb up and down stairsFinger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipmentSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision; and the ability to adjust focusOccasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds with or without assistanceWork ConditionsThis job typically operates in a professional office or church environment with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, and telephonesThis position will also work in large and sometimes loud gathering spaces filled with large and small equipment, cables, stage lights, and other visual stimuli.This job occasionally works outdoors and will be exposed to various weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rainDays and hours of work are generally business hours Sunday-Thursday with an occasional Friday, Saturday, or evenings, as neededEffective November 1, 2021, all Menlo Staff will be required to abide by the Menlo COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus ChristMust be a committed disciple of Christ and committed to serving God and the body of ChristMust have compatible theology in alignment with ECO essential tenetsMust be pursuing or active in a community of believers who can speak truth into your life
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