Job Overview

Joy Christian Fellowship (JCF) is a predominantly Korean/Asian-American, nondenominational,

multisite church with campuses in northern New Jersey and New York City. Joy Englewood has

about 250 adults and 200 children, including approximately 100 youth students.

The Youth Director will work alongside the current Youth Pastor, other staff, and youth

volunteers to run key aspects of Chosen Generation (CG), Joy Christian Fellowship's youth

ministry for grades 6-12. This includes our Sunday worship service, Friday night program (3x a

month), youth staff meetings (1x a month), and special events.

The Youth Director would be joining a team ministry of staff, elders, and volunteers that works

collaboratively to raise disciples. He/she will report to the senior pastor, and will have an

opportunity to receive his mentorship.

Job Description

Sundays

● Preach sermons on a rotating schedule

● Assist with the setup, clean up, and closing of our youth worship and small group spaces

Friday Night Youth Meetings

● Prepare and lead Friday night meetings on a rotating schedule for now. We are

eventually planning on splitting our Friday night meetings between high school and

middle school.

● Manage volunteers for small groups and snacks for our Friday meetings

● Assist with the setup and breakdown of Friday night meetings and events

Other Events

● Assist in planning and organizing two annual youth retreats, one mission trip, and other

special events throughout the year

● Train, equip, and meet with youth volunteers and student leaders

● Communicate weekly with youth parents

General Office Administration and Ministry Support

● Assist in planning and organizing youth events

● Steward and keep records of our youth budget

● Coordinate administrative tasks to support the ministry

● Oversee sign up, collection, and management of forms, required documents, and

payments for all events through the church management software

Character Qualifications:

● Gospel-oriented heart to serve God, the church, and the people at Joy

● Commitment to the theology and traditions of the Reformed faith

● Align with the qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:1-7; being above reproach, sober-minded,

self-controlled, hospitable, able to teach, gentle.

● Act as a positive Christian role model who loves God and His people

● Available to work a nontraditional schedule which includes evenings and weekends

● Ability to work with confidential information and maintain high standards of honesty and

integrity

● Passion for youth ministry and to raise life long disciples

Skills/Experience:

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Minimum three year experience (volunteer or paid) participating in youth, college, or

other pastoral ministries

● Completed seminary education (m.Div preferred)

Ideal Candidate:

● Works collaboratively with church leaders, volunteers, families, and youth to create a

thriving ministry

● Aligns all aspects of youth ministry with the church's vision that "Joy is Possible"

● Develops a holistic approach to youth ministry that integrates youth into the full life of the

church

● Committed to a ministry of equipping and empowering members to do the work of the

ministry