Hire a Youth Pastor

Job Description

Status: Full Time (30 hours), Exempt

Reports To: Children and Youth Ministries Director

Compensation: $40,000

About: FirstPres Hayward strives to be a multicultural, multi-lingual, multigenerational community that lives out the radical mission of Jesus in the Eden neighborhood and beyond. Guided by our core beliefs and a commitment to anti-racist practices, we seek to fulfill our mission by serving our community through our four areas of ministry: Community Outreach (homeless shelters, food pantry, recovery ministries, and more), Community Life (congregational ministry engagement), HGG Daycare Center, and The Chabot Theater.

Description: First Presbyterian Church of Hayward is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative individual to serve as Youth Ministry Lead who will connect with students (6th- 12th grade), supporting them in their lives inside and outside of the church as they navigate adolescence, equipping them with a spiritual foundation through:
Developing and maintaining personal relationships with youth and their families
Guiding, teaching, and mentoring youth
Activities and events

RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and coordinate, in partnership with the Director of Children and Family Ministries all Middle School and High School activities – Weekly Meetings, Sunday Worship, Summer Camps, Retreats, Leader Training, etc.
Attend all Youth Nights and Sunday Services.
Build mentoring and discipling relationships with students.
Coordinate and develop with volunteers to strengthen the Middle School and High School Ministries.
Contribute and collaborate with other staff who are part of Children, Youth and Family Ministries.
Communicate regularly with students and parents.
Keep a regular social media presence for communication with students (including but not limited to Instagram and slack)
Work with various ministry teams and departments as available to help grow their existing work.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies
Possess a heart for the under-resourced members of our community, and young people (children and youth)
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity in every way, including the inclusion of LGBTQ peoples, and anti-racist practices
Previous experience with youth
Be able to work well with both adults and teens
Education/Experience
College Degree or commensurate educational experience
Previous educational units in child/adolescent development, education/teaching, youth ministry or commensurate experience
Skills/Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, database management
Social media literacy
Graphic design (Canva or other)
Spanish Bilingual preferred
Valid driver’s license and insurance required
Expectations
Be a person of Christian commitment with an understanding of and an appreciation for the beliefs and practices of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Flexibility to an ever evolving organization and group of individuals served
Motivated to continue to learn and grow
Desire to work on and with a team

First Presbyterian Church of Hayward

FirstPres Hayward strives to be a multicultural, multi-lingual, multigenerational community that lives out the radical mission of Jesus in the Eden neighborhood and beyond. Guided by our core beliefs and a commitment to anti-racist practices, we seek to fulfill our mission by serving our community through our four areas of ministry: Community Outreach (homeless shelters, food pantry, recovery ministries, and more), Community Life (congregational ministry engagement), HGG Daycare Center, and The Chabot Theater.