Youth Director or Minister Full Time NEW

Park Street Church, a dynamic fellowship located in the heart of Boston, is seeking a Youth Director or Minister to oversee our ministry for students in grades 7-12. The ideal candidate can demonstrate success in connecting with youth and will take a creative and energetic approach to engaging young people from across Greater Boston through a variety of activities. To be hired as a Youth Minister, the candidate must have an M.Div., pastoral calling, and ministry experience Our staff are committed to serving one another as we serve Christ and to growing to greater maturity and health in Jesus. We meet weekly for staff chapel, a time of prayer and engagement in the Scripture. In our teammates we value godliness, collaboration, excellence, courage, and a commitment to healthy relationships.

Responsibilities
•      Encourage the spiritual formation of youth from 7th through 12th grade.
•      Mobilize youth to live on mission.
•      Provide biblical instruction in matters of faith, life, and practice.
•      Model and raise the value of a Christ-centered lifestyle for the youth of PSC.
•      Pray regularly for our youth, parents, and volunteers.
•      Seek out and develop mentoring and discipleship relationships with students.
•      Provide counseling and spiritual direction to youth as needed.
•      Be present in the lives of students by going to their events and homes (as invited).
•      Recruit, train, and equip youth volunteer team.
•      Oversee youth meetings, retreats, Bible studies, mission projects, Sunday morning classes, and other programs.
•      Establish a supportive, collaborative relationship with parents and volunteers via regular communication.
•      Manage and balance the youth ministry budget.
•      Develop partnerships with other city youth workers and schools.
•      Develop a strategy for local outreach and missions.
•      Ensure the youth room and all designated spaces are maintained and in good order.
•      If hired as a Youth Minister, assist in general pastoral duties in worship services and congregational care.
•      Participate in family ministry and staff meetings.

Accountability
The Youth Director/Minister will report to the Assistant Minister.

Required Qualifications
•      A clear testimony to a saving, sanctifying, and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
•      Displays a love for the Lord.
•      Exemplifies obedience to the Word of God and devotion to a deep-rooted prayer life as evidenced by loving, grace-filled personal relationships.
•      An undergraduate degree is required for the Youth Director role, preferably in biblical/ministry studies. An M.Div. is desirable but only required for candidates seeking the Youth Minister role.
•      Leadership experience within youth or campus ministry and a heart for working with youth.
•      A self-motivated leader, capable of casting and imparting vision for the youth ministry.
•      Possessing strong relational skills with youth, parents and staff.
•      A strong exegete of popular culture and gifted in discussing sensitive issues around topics that confront youth today–such as world events, media, technology, politics, gender, and sexuality.
•      A commitment to team ministry.
•      Good public speaking skills.
•      Ability to connect with youth with diverse backgrounds, interests, and personalities.
•      Strong communication, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
•      Strong technology skills (e.g. Microsoft office and video editing) with a vision for designing compelling ways for students to learn and engage.
•      Experience planning events and activities.
•      Experience recruiting and equipping ministry team volunteers.
•      Agreement with the Park Street Church Statement of Faith and Policy on Marriage.
•      Once hired, become a member of Park Street Church.

Time Requirement
The Youth Director/Minister will be expected to contribute a minimum of 40 hours a week to fulfill the responsibilities described above.

Salary and Benefits
•      Salary commensurate with experience.
•      Health Insurance and HSA.
•      403B Retirement Plan.

To Apply for the Position
Email the following items to [email protected]
1.     One-page cover letter explaining how you became aware of the position, your calling to ministry, and why you believe you would be a good fit for the job.
2.     Resume or CV
3.     One page testimony and philosophy of youth ministry.
4.     If available, a link to video or audio of you preaching/teaching to youth or other sermons.