Job Overview

The Youth Ministry Director is a full-time salaried position that serves as an integral part of the ministry team at SIMC. The Youth Ministry Director provides vibrant, active leadership to the Youth Ministry church-wide, including 6-12th grade students, volunteers, and interns. Paired with this, the Youth Ministry Director serves as part of the Family Ministry staff team.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Next Gen Pastor, lead all Youth Ministry efforts at SIMC as part of the Family Ministry Team.
• Recruit, Train & Empower Volunteer Leaders to serve 6-12th grade students in a way that develops meaningful mentor/mentee relationships.
• Create & implement effective programming strategies that engage & welcome students, while allowing them to grow with Jesus Christ weekly.
• Provide programming support to Children's Ministry efforts in partnership with Children's Ministry Director.
• Support other ongoing ministries at SIMC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Profess Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior and express a growing relationship with Him.
• Express a personal calling to ministry.
• Evidence of demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Desire to be an active part of the life and ministry of Skidaway Island Methodist Church, working in collaboration with staff team & volunteer leaders.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Three years of prior Youth/Children's Ministry experience in a church setting.
• Bachelor's degree related to theological studies and/or ministerial leadership.

ABOUT SKIDAWAY ISLAND METHODIST CHURCH:

Skidaway Island Methodist Church is a growing Global Methodist congregation in southeast Savannah. Members and visitors can expect relevant and meaningful preaching, powerful worship, and a true church family. The church has a growing number of families with a full range of children and youth ministry opportunities, and a strong commitment to missions in our community and beyond.