Job at St Luke's UMC

The Associate Director of Student Ministry works with student ministry staff and volunteers to design and implement student ministry programs and ministries while providing Christian guidance to students and volunteers.

Job Description

Job Description for Associate Director of Student Ministry | Programming and Sunday Morning - Westheimer Campus
Supervisor: Director of Student Ministry
EXEMPT: Full Time
Flexible Schedule (M-Th 8:30 - 5:00, Sun 8:00 - 8:00)

Overall Responsibility
The Associate Director of Student Ministry works with student ministry staff and volunteers to design and implement student ministry programs and ministries while providing Christian guidance to students and volunteers. This role requires an individual to have leadership, collaborative, and communication gifts.
Prerequisites for hire:
Leads from a core of spiritual health and wholeness with spiritual maturity and a strong passion for ministry
At least 4 years of experience as a student ministries intern or staff member
College graduate
Demonstrated ability to work in teams, maintain flexibility, and execute goals while collaborating in a team environment

Ideal Candidate

Spiritual Depth:
Some post-graduate seminary education
Experience leading and managing a team
Familiarity with AV/Tech systems
Essential Job Functions:
Oversee Sunday Morning Student Ministry & Production
Ensure that Sunday morning and event environments are welcoming, energetic, and engaging for students
Oversee the worship culture (Band/Music) and production environment (Tech/AV) for all student gatherings.

Volunteer Strategy and Recruitment
Help design and execute the year-round strategy to identify and recruit volunteers for Sunday mornings and events
Recruit, equip, and train a team of volunteer leaders to execute programming logistics.
Coordinate volunteers specifically for individual events and weekly programming.

Major Event Operations & Logistics
Direct the planning and logistics for large-scale events, retreats, Sunday Night Programming, and service projects.
Work with the student ministry staff to ensure all preparation needs ("nuts and bolts") have been completed prior to events.
Collaborate with key staff members on operational details, including contracts, travel arrangements, and event budgets.

Ministry Partnerships
Serve as the key partner and liaison for external ministries with which St. Luke’s partners, including Scouts, Young Life, and Ozone
Work with the student ministry administrative assistant to coordinate usage of shared spaces and resources with these partners.

General Student Ministry Team
Help design and execute a proactive student and family engagement strategy, ensuring consistent and personal follow-up with disconnected students and families.
Participate in student leadership initiatives as a trainer and discipler.
Attend student ministry and church staff team meetings.
Participate in the shared rotation of teaching or announcements as needed.
Offer general assistance in any area of the church's ministry where talents and abilities are requested.

Skills and Attributes
Lead from a core of spiritual health and wholeness
Balance time, understanding the importance of self and family care
Be a model for incarnational and relational ministry during student ministry programs
Excellent communication skills
Computer, AV, and internet skills
Diplomacy in relationships
Organizational skills to oversee complicated event logistics and the ability to keep the ministry calendar.

Submit resume and cover letter to stlukesstudentministrysearch@gmail.com
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

St Luke's UMC

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