Youth Leader - Wakefield Central Baptist Church

Wakefield Central Baptist Church, Zebulon, NC is seeking to hire a Part Time Youth Leader.

Youth Leader – Part Time Position

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS:

• The Youth Leader is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive and vibrant student ministry for students and their families in grades 6 through 12.
• The Youth Leader shall work in cooperation with the Senior Pastor, Youth Council, and church leadership in fulfilling the overall vision for the church.
  
  

ADMINISTRATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate Christian activities for Youth. (see suggested activities section for more details)
• Participate in meetings:
• Attend Staff meetings and Church Business meetings quarterly or as scheduled.
• Member and liaison of the Youth Council
• Provide a welcoming environment for all students and create a Christ-based culture that draws and connects with the friends, visitors and guests of our students.
• Coordinate with the Nominating Committee in recruiting all volunteers, teachers, and leaders serving in the youth ministry.
• Meet regularly with the Youth Council and volunteers for the purpose of planning and evaluating all areas of the youth ministry.
• Coordinate with the Youth Council and the Church administrative staff in scheduling youth related activities on the church calendar and ensure the Youth Ministry is properly aligned with the Senior Pastor’s vision for the church.
• Meet regularly with the Senior Pastor to discuss and evaluate the youth ministry and for personal and spiritual discipleship and growth as a staff member.
• Work with the Youth Council to submit a budget request to the Finance Committee in June of each year.
• Keep an inventory of equipment and supplies in the Youth House; see that basic supplies are always available and recommend purchase of equipment and repairs of Youth House.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop, implement, and lead all areas related to students attending or visiting Wakefield Central Baptist Church; including but not limited to all programs and activities that promote spiritual growth and discipleship, retreats, mission projects, mission trips, fundraisers, family fellowships, evangelistic outreach, visitation, summer camp, youth Sunday, recreation and anything else youth related within the church; always keeping a healthy balance in all areas of ministry.

CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

• Recommended by the Personnel Committee and elected by the church with the support of the church.
• Compensated according to the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and Budget and Finance Committee with the approval of the church.
• This is a Part-Time position with an estimated 20 hours expected per week. Work schedule will reflect the time necessary to perform the duties assigned by this job description. Expected workdays include Sunday services, staff office/meeting/planning days, Wednesday night discipleship, and any additional days related to scheduled youth ministry events and activities. Work schedules and hours shall be coordinated with the Senior Pastor who supervises and manages the staff on behalf of the congregation.
• Allowed a minimum of 1 (one) training event yearly to enhance professional development (amount not to exceed allocated budget per year and approved by Senior Pastor)
• All ministry staff should be supportive of Wakefield Central Baptist Church’s affiliation with the Southern Baptist Convention and our adherence to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 and the Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.
• Adhere to all church approved guidelines as set forth in the Wakefield Central Baptist Church bylaws, employee handbook/personnel manual, and all policy and procedure manuals. Adhere to the staff covenant.
• Must be competent in effectively leading a Youth Ministry within a church setting. Must have proven leadership ability and knowledge of Youth Ministry, the ability to effectively teach the Bible doctrine to students and can equip others to effectively serve in Youth Ministry.
• Foster an atmosphere of unity, positivity, and Christlikeness; diffusing arguments, providing wisdom, and talking through difficult situations.
• Maintain a Christlike attitude and willingness to improve in all areas — be teachable, willing to change, and flexible. 

Please email our church office with your letter of interest and resume : ngreen@wcbchurch.org

Resume to: Wakefield Central Baptist Church- 308 Proctor Street – Zebulon, NC 27597