Director of Middle School Ministry

Mandarin Presbyterian Church is a dynamic, multigenerational church in Jacksonville, Florida, with the mission of Loving People to Love Jesus Christ. Our Director of Middle School Ministry leads as a key member on our Next Gen and church staff teams. The Director of Middle School Ministry is responsible for overseeing the operation and structure of ministry for 6^th – 8^th grades.

Primary Responsibilities:

Relationships

• Actively builds relationships with middle school students and their parents
• Actively builds relationships with small group leaders, caring for their personal and spiritual growth
• Participates in recruiting and training all paid and volunteer youth leaders
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and Next Gen meetings, working cooperatively with other staff members
• Communicates with the Next Gen Administrative Assistant about MS activities

Program and Administration

• Ensures the program is aligned with the mission and vision of Mandarin Presbyterian Church
• Leads weekly programs and events including Wednesday night (Hang 10) and Sunday morning (Dive In)
• Partners with local ministries to create SERVE opportunities for students in the community
• Coordinates all youth activities with the church calendar, so as to enhance, not conflict with, the total ministry of the church
• Ensures accurate attendance and follow up with visitors and students who are absent
• Ensures smooth and strategic transition for 5^th and 8^th graders into new ministry areas
• Prepares and executes the annual middle school budget in coordination with the Next Gen Pastor
• Oversees the care of Youth Ministry equipment and facilities
• Leads summer camps, mission activities, Hang Ten weekend, and other church retreats as needed

Personal Characteristics and Skills:

• A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and knowledge of scripture
• Passion for and knowledge of Middle School students and families in this phase
• Passion and ability to help students grow in faith, knowledge and deepening discipleship
• Excellence in building trusted relationships with Middle School students and their parents
• Excitement for family ministry strategy and working with a Next Generation team that includes overlap between Children’s and Student Ministry
• Engaging communicator/speaker
• Ability to bring energy and creativity to programs and events
• Understanding and agreement with the core values and essential tenets of ECO
• Commitment to worshipping at MPC and participating in the life of the church
• Ability to balance time, understanding the importance of self and family care
• A Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience in student ministry

Cover letters and resumes should be submitted to jloehle@mandarinpres.com.