Youth Ministry Manager

  • Church Name: Redeemer Brooklyn
  • Church Website: https://www.redeemerbk.com/
  • Church City: New York
  • Church State: NY
  • Church Denomination: PCA
  • Position: Youth Ministry Manager
    Band: 5
    Hours: Part-time (15–20 hours/week); includes weekends, and some before/after school meetings
    Rate: $25.00 – $30.00 / hour
    Reports to: Senior Pastor


    Position Summary

    Redeemer Brooklyn is seeking a self-starter and innovative leader to build our Youth Ministry from the ground up. This individual will be responsible for pioneering a relational community where middle and high school students (grades 6–12) are seen, heard, and empowered to take ownership of their faith in Jesus. This is an entrepreneurial role for a candidate who can create new systems, recruit a founding volunteer team, and design engaging gospel-centered programming for the youth of Brooklyn.


    Core Responsibilities

    1. Ministry Pioneering & Innovation

    • Build from the Ground Up: Design and execute a strategic roadmap to launch and grow the Brooklyn Youth Ministry.
    • Program Creation: Develop highly engaging, theologically sound large and small group experiences tailored to the unique culture of Brooklyn youth.
    • Outreach: Create and implement an innovative outreach plan to connect with uninvolved and unchurched youth in the community.

    2. Discipleship & Pastoral Care

    • Relational Ministry: Foster authentic, discipling relationships by meeting students one-on-one and in small groups.
    • Teaching: Provide gospel-oriented teaching and develop lesson plans for weekly meetings and Bible studies.
    • Family Partnership: Walk alongside parents/guardians, providing resources and pastoral care to partner in the spiritual nurturing of their children.

    3. Team Leadership & Recruitment

    • Volunteer Management: Recruit, screen, and train a dedicated team of volunteers, ensuring adherence to Child Protection Policies.
    • Leadership Development: Provide ongoing training and community-building opportunities for the volunteer team.

    4. Administration & Operations

    • Logistics: Manage space requests, catering, and supplies for all youth events and Sunday activities.
    • Communications: Develop the youth ministry calendar and communication efforts to keep families and the congregation informed.
    • Policy Adherence: Ensure all programming follows church policies regarding safety and security.

     

  • Job Requirements:

    Qualifications

    • Character: A positive Christian role model with a contagious love for God and a heart for Brooklyn/NYC.
    • Theology: Committed to the theology and traditions of the Reformed faith and the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
    • Education: Four-year undergraduate degree required; graduate work in theology or counseling preferred.
    • Experience: Proven ability to build trust with youth and experience in an urban ministry context.
    • Soft Skills: Must be a self-starter with high emotional maturity and the ability to adapt to change during unexpected situations.
    • Technical Skills: Proficient in Google Workplace and Microsoft Office; experience with Slack or Asana is a plus.

    **To apply for this role please use this APPLICATION LINK . Please do not email resumes. Thank you!**

    Whether you are seeking to pursue your purpose, spend more time with your family, invest time in your education, or enjoy your hobbies, a part-time job with Redeemer allows you time to explore all of that, and more, while earning a competitive wage and being part of an organization that is building a great city!

    The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.

     

  • Part-Time or Full-Time: Part-Time
  • Contact Name: Evelyn Burroughs
  • Contact Email: evelyn.burroughs@redeemer.com