Job description

Youth Group Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Work collaboratively with staff and other ministry leaders to include youths in all aspects of Easton Baptist Church.
• Lead weekly Youth Group meetings, in person and online as appropriate, that promote fun, fellowship, and spiritual development.
• Coordinate special events for outreach, service, and discipleship which provide the opportunity to know and be known by others, including the Annual Retreat.
• Regularly attend and possibly teach Family Bible School on Sunday mornings before worship.
• Identify, enlist, and mentor a student leadership team that will act as leaders to their peers in the Youth Ministry.
• Actively build relationships with our teens by being accessible to them, providing them with opportunities for sharing and accountability, and encouraging them to develop their relationship with God.

• Recruit, train, and manage the Youth Ministry volunteers and leaders meeting together for prayer and planning purposes as needed.
• Effectively communicate with families and the church regarding upcoming events, important information, and the progress of the Youth Ministry.
• Explore the possibility of overseeing a program for elementary age children.

Spiritual Development:

• A willingness to work alongside of and to be a team player as evidenced by attending a Leadership Ministry meeting once a month as well as with our Senior Pastor once a month.
• Carry out and support the values of Easton Baptist Church in relation to the Youth Ministry.
• Participate in an annual review which will be conducted for encouragement and accountability.

• Participate regularly in the worship and teaching ministries of Easton Baptist Church.
• Attend a Spiritual Formation Conference or Youth Training Conference at least once every other year for own spiritual walk and ministry skills development.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• The candidate will possess a heart for Jesus, a heart for youth, and a desire to serve.
• A Christian with a personal, active, and growing relationship with Jesus.
• Conducts life in a Christ-like manner and demonstrates high Biblical standards (including social media postings).
• Passion for and ability to work with Middle School and Senior High Youth.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Proficiency in technology and social media in multiple platforms preferred but not required.

Education and Experience: 

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is preferred, but willing to consider candidates with relevant experience.
• Prior experience in working/relating to teens in both small and large group settings is required.