Director of Youth Ministry

Director of Youth Ministry
Supervision and Annual Review: Rector
Full Time
FSLA Status: Exempt (salaried)
Pay: Commensurate with experience

Parish Context: St. Francis in the Fields is a thriving parish of joyful orthodoxy that has grown between 10-17% annually over the last five years. This growth coupled with the presence of our long-time youth minister (retiring 2025) has yielded a strong youth group, which we desire to grow even more. Our model for youth ministry engages young adult “Fellows” and other lay leaders who serve the youth and their families. Our parish mission statement is to make and grow disciples of Jesus
Christ by drawing all generations into worship, formation, and mission.

Purpose: Lead and grow a thriving youth community of disciples who engage in Worship, Formation, and Mission.

Specific Responsibilities of this Position include:
• Recruit, train, and lead adult volunteers and Louisville Fellow interns to
disciple and provide pastoral care to Middle and High School Youth, both in
teams and as individuals
• Participate as a part of a church staff with an active schedule of
gatherings for prayer, enrichment, and communication
• Prepare and oversee youth ministry budget and schedule
• Review ministry and mission goals and benchmarks with clergy and Vestry
representatives
• Develop and oversee execution of Sunday School and mid-week
programming for Middle and High school students
• Organize, train, and equip youth acolytes for leadership in worship and
assist in providing a grounding in Prayerbook Spirituality
• Ensure that youth staff and adult volunteers are in compliance with Safeguarding God’s Children policies
• Pursue opportunities for youth to serve locally while providing opportunities to engage our global Anglican family
Requirements:
• General knowledge of Scripture and Christian doctrine within the Great Tradition of Christianity, and a deep personal prayer life
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate within a team-oriented environment
• Creativity, adaptability, and resourcefulness
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in youth ministry work with a track record of growing disciples
• General experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in the church office and visit youth and families off campus.
• Capacity to lift 25-30 pounds, transport items and engage in vigorous physical activity with students