Middle School Director

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off for Personal, Vacation, Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement & Holidays

ROLE AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

St. Andrew’s is a vibrant, growing reputable community church seeking a dynamic, authentic director of middle school ministries who carries a key role in advancing the mission to love our community and shape its culture by equipping every generation to follow Jesus. This individual will be responsible to create a high-quality, relationally engaging, fun, Christ-centered experience for students from 6th to 8th grade, assisting in high school ministry and helping all youth to develop their God-given identity, sense of belonging, and purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grow and develop the middle school ministry.
• Serve as the primary teacher, spiritual leader and relational connector to students.
• Strategically identify, equip, train, and encourage adult volunteer leaders to effectively reach and disciple students in coordination with family ministries team.
• Thoughtfully and practically plan all-generations events in coordination with family ministries team.
• Implement and improve a comprehensive discipleship plan for middle school students that include but are not limited to: programs, curriculum, special events, bi-monthly service opportunities and camps, in coordination with overall purpose statement.
• Creatively implement strategies to connect with students from our local schools and community (e.g. weekly involvement at Wyldlife or another on-campus ministry).
• Partner with parents by communicating and connecting with them weekly and effectively.
• Responsible for effectively administrating budget, calendar, communications, etc. to support the operations of the ministry, in collaboration with high school ministry.

OTHER GENERAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Engage actively within the church community, supporting, and participating in "church-wide" gatherings and functions as a visible part of St. Andrew’s body of believers.
• Collaborate with other church ministries and be a team player.
• Take part in high school ministry.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Family Generations Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPECTATIONS:

• Must be an active member of a Christian church.
• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus that includes personal habits, accountability, and corporate worship.
• An active participant of St. Andrew’s who affirms the mission, values and mission.
• A radical commitment to address conflict directly and in love.
• An understanding of healing and recovery (12-steps, C.R., etc.).
• Bachelor’s degree (BA) and/or four years or more of church related experience required.
• Pursue ongoing personal and professional development through reading, conferences, networking, and staying updated on current trends and resources in youth ministry.
• A commitment to collaboration.
• An openness to growth and feedback.