Are you passionate about youth ministry and helping young people grow in faith? West Side Presbyterian Church is looking for a dynamic and relational Interim Director of Youth Engagement to lead and nurture the spiritual development of middle and high school students.

This part-time position (approximately 15 hours/week) offers an exciting opportunity to foster faith formation, connection, and service in alignment with the church’s mission to be a welcoming community rooted in Christ, where all are invited to connect, grow, and serve.

Key Responsibilities:

Middle School Youth Group (6th-8th Grade): Lead bi-weekly Sunday evening gatherings (Sept-June) and plan/lead a weekend retreat at Camp Johnsonburg (Dec 6-8).
High School Youth Group (9th-12th Grade): Facilitate weekly Sunday evening gatherings (Sept-June) and plan/lead a weekend retreat at Camp Johnsonburg (Nov 22-24).
Summer Service Project: Organize and lead a week-long service trip for high school students, providing hands-on mission work and spiritual growth.
Relational Ministry & Volunteer Coordination: Build relationships with youth, parents, and volunteers; coordinate and support adult volunteers; collaborate with Pastor Liz Junod to create engagement opportunities for youth with the broader church and local community.
Ministry Safe Compliance: Ensure youth ministry adheres to the Ministry Safe program and all safety standards are met.
Program Development & Administration: Develop innovative programs, manage communications with youth/families, oversee scheduling, and manage barn responsibilities.
Budget Management & Shelby System Proficiency: Manage the youth ministry budget and become proficient in the church’s Shelby management system to support ministry operations.

Qualifications:

A passion for youth ministry and spiritual development.
Strong leadership and relational skills with the ability to connect across differences.
Missional mindset, aligned with the church’s values of living contemplatively, loving inclusively, sharing generously, and acting justly.
Experience in youth ministry, education, or related fields is preferred.
Experience managing a budget is a plus.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn the Shelby management system is required.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with a collaborative spirit.
Adherence to the Ministry Safe program and commitment to safety in youth ministry.

Hours:

Part-time, approximately 15 hours per week.

The role offers flexibility during summer and holiday seasons, apart from mandatory retreat and mission trip leadership.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Roger Widicus and Anne

Deatly, co-chairs of the Director of Youth Engagement search committee, at jobs@westside.org.

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