Youth Ministry Jobs - Youth & College Ministry Coordinator

Overview:
The Youth & College Coordinator collaborates with the staff and pastors of Christ Church East Bay in our ministry to youth and college-aged Christ Churchers, and also to our local community. The Youth & College Coordinator will lead Christ Church Youth (CCYouth), which encompasses grades 6-8 (middle school) and 9-12 (high school), with grade 5 being a bridge year from CCKids to CCYouth. Time is spent gathering, connecting with, and discipling students in partnership with a Youth Team of mentors, parents, pastors, and other volunteers to execute the pastors’ vision for youth and college-aged Christ Churchers. In College Ministry, the Youth & College Coordinator partners with the Pastor of Care & Discipleship to establish Christ Church’s presence at UC Berkeley amongst undergrads and to disciple those of college-age who worship at Christ Church.

Key Responsibilities:

Youth Ministry

Nurture the spiritual formation, church fellowship, and missional mindset of youth and college-aged Christ Churchers in partnership with the Pastor of Care & Discipleship
Meet regularly with Pastor of Care & Discipleship to strategize, stay on mission, and create a youth and college ministry culture and a culture of Good Samaritan community care
Oversee and sustain rhythm of weekly midweek and Sunday student gatherings
Develop a communication plan to regularly and reliably contact youth, youth mentors, parents of youth, and others involved with youth ministry.
Recruit, disciple, and empower youth mentors to shepherd the youth
Partner with pastoral staff in preparing and teaching content for weekly midweek and Sunday student gatherings (Bible study & prayer)
Lead Youth Team in preparing and executing weekly, quarterly, and seasonal activities and events for community-building fun, service, and outreach.

Connect with kids via text, Discord, social media, etc. answering questions, making announcements, fostering an online community
Organize a parent team for resources and logistical support
Contribute wisdom and experience to pastors’ and elders’ vision for youth development milestones
Coordinate with CCKids Director for joint events with 5th graders

College Ministry

Increase Christ Church’s footprint upon UC Berkeley and Berkeley City College campuses amongst undergrads
Attend welcome week events at local colleges with Pastor of Care & Discipleship to introduce new students to Christ Church
Manage new contacts and reach out to them with personal welcome and invitation
Connect and partner with other parachurch student ministries as a representative of Christ Church
Disciple and extend pastoral care to college-aged Christ Churchers

Administrative

Maintain the annual youth, college, and community outreach calendars of meetings and events (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually)
Prep protocols for future events, waivers, and information needed for students/mentors
Manage youth ministry budget

Background and Skill Set:

Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ
Team player
Philosophy of youth ministry that demonstrates a heart for and understanding of an intergenerational church
Gifted storyteller
Heart for the poor and for urban development
Demonstrated skills in planning and organization
Winsome apologist, able to engage the intellectual culture of our undergrads and answer the tough questions of our youth
Creative problem solver with ability to collaborate effectively and foster teamwork
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead teams
Ability to share the gospel in a compelling way that captures a youth’s imagination
Can span the generations in terms of relating to people
Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the youth in a given season
Ability to develop disciples with a heart for ministry
Experience leveraging technology, social platforms, and digital platforms for youth ministry
Experience in ministries of justice and mercy.
2+ years children’s or youth ministry experience
Bachelor’s degree