Job Description
Purpose:
The ultimate purpose of our entire student ministry is to glorify God by bringing students closer to Him. In doing this, the Associate Minister (Youth) will develop and implement a strategy for bringing students sixth through college to a personal faith, and then help them to continue to grow in that faith as they mature.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with students and parents.
- Report to and coordinate with Senior Minister.
- Recruit and train youth volunteers/coaches/sponsors to be involved in the youth program.
- Coordinate and lead youth committee meetings in conjunction with the Children’s Director.
- Collaborate with curriculum selection.
- Be personally involved in teaching opportunities offered at Fairview Chirsitan Church.
- Sunday morning Jr/Sr High Sunday School class
- Once a month, teach in the Jr. Church/fourth and fifth grade class to build relationships prior to transitioning age groups.
- Sunday evening Ignite and or other added learning opportunities.
- Assist the Children’s Director with Vacation Bible School or offer junior high options during this time.
- Assist the Children’s Director and be involved with events such as Fall Festival.
- Plan and lead larger events such as CIY, working and promoting church camp, and youth retreats.
- Plan and lead additional smaller activities for students sixth grade through twelfth grade.
- At least four to six events annually.
- Coordinate and participate in events with external organizations (Camp Northward, local colleges, etc.).
- Visit and take part in the lives of our students, both in times of need, and during their growth and development of everyday life.
- Attend events in the lives of students outside of church to encourage and support them and be visible within the community.
- Attend all staff meetings, board meetings, and elder’s meetings.
- Be prepared to fill in preaching when Senior Minister is unavailable and preach and coordinate youth involvement for youth Sundays.
- If gifted in this area, participate in worship/song services.
Terms of Contract for the Associate Minister:
- Following the recommendation of the search committee, the Associate Minister (Youth) shall be hired by the Board of the Fairview Christian Church.
- The Associate Minister (Youth) shall continue to serve for an unspecified period as led by God and as long as agreed duties are performed.
- Termination of the Associate Minister (Youth) may be done by the Board with written notice thirty days in advance. Notice may be shorter upon the consent of both parties.
- Vacation time is two weeks with two Sundays. Other requests for Sundays off must be approved by the Board in advance.
- Pay for this position will be agreed upon by the candidate and the Board and reviewed annually with a starting target salary of $47,000-$50,000.
- The board will also provide an annual contribution to Youth Minister’s retirement and a $4,000 expense account available for this position to help with personal expenses related to the position.
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Application closes: May 18, 2024
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