Youth Ministry Lead (JAC)

Summary of Position:
Provide pastoral ministry at the campus in the areas of the Youth ministry, as well as lead pastorally within the Gateway congregation. This is a generalist role designed to recruit and develop volunteers, coordinate weekly services, preach and teach, partner closely with other Jackson Hole churches and youth ministries, and help youth develop an intimate relationship with God. This role also includes other serving and ministry roles at the campus outside of youth, including pastoral ministry at various levels. The Youth Pastor leads and manages teams to equip the saints for work in ministry. Success in this role includes recruiting and training a healthy leadership team, outreach and discipleship of youth, leadership and presence in Jackson Hole youth ministries outside of Gateway, and a strong pastoral interaction with the congregation.

Principal Job Responsibilities:

• Pastor, oversee, and lead Gateway Youth ministry at the campus and within the larger Jackson Hole community.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop the youth volunteer team.
• Responsible for preparing sermons and speaking at Wednesday Night services. The Central Youth team will provide content for these messages that this pastor will make their own.
• Serve at every weekend service at campus (except when on vacation).
  • Every other week the youth pastor will lead the “Mix” room to connect with current and future youth.
  • On alternating weekends, the youth pastor will serve in various weekend ministry roles at the campus alongside the ministry team.
• Lead or oversee all administrative responsibilities, including Coupa (budget software), Data base processes (in the ROCK system)- including weekly metrics, the volunteer workflow, building reservations, weekly service agenda, etc.)
• Hold monthly meetings with volunteers to cast vision and set direction for the ministry.
• Seek to maintain a healthy ratio of volunteers to youth and empower and train volunteers in connecting with students and following up with guests.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with volunteers and parents.
• Partner with parents through proactive communication and connection.
• Plan, manage and execute four Gateway Youth campus events annually (Summer Kickoff, Back-to-School Bash, Friendsgiving and our local version of Youth-Con: “Crossroads”)
• Plan, manage and execute offsite services as often as needed. (Currently this is an additional Sr. High service that is multi-church led for the purpose of reaching the whole community.)
• Work with other local youth outreach ministries for influence and impact in the community (i.e. FCA and Young Life)
• Connect with other youth pastors in Jackson to both strengthen the relationships as well as to strategically align to impact the youth of Jackson Hole.
• Build and sustain relationships with local junior high/middle schools and high schools to serve the school, build relationships with youth, and facilitate ministry on campus.
• Serve as pastor on call as necessary.
• Demonstrates careful attention to detail in planning weekly services and off-site events.
• Perform biblical counseling for congregants as necessary.
• Manage youth financial aid requests for both camp and conference.
• Organize transportation for their youth to camp and conference. (if applicable)
• Help with serving at the campus in multiple ways outside of youth ministry (as a small campus, everyone wears multiple hats)

General Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare, develop, and deliver a theologically sound and compelling sermon.
• Ability to disciple leaders and build a discipleship culture of community and personal growth across the student ministry.
• Ability to communicate vision as well as lead, correct, and encourage a team of volunteers.
• Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability.
• Ability to lead and work well within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with aptitude to operate standard Gateway Staff applications and learn new software systems as necessary.

General Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Occasionally kneel or crouch.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

*This description is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.
 

The DNA of a Gateway Leader
At Gateway, we seek to build and nurture a culture for our organization that produces and protects a God-honoring atmosphere. We lay the foundation for this cultural expression by personally living out Gateway’s values and instilling them in all who work alongside us on our staff. Our values can be described by three words: spiritual, professional, and relational. By upholding these values and our social covenant, we can better serve the kingdom through our vision, mission, and purpose.
Spiritual
Being spiritual is having God-centered influence grounded in scriptural truth and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We value being teachable and humble, fostering a culture of kindness, trust, loyalty, and honor. We are also servant hearted as we focus on building the kingdom and being full of faith to hear, believe, and obey God.
Professional
Being professional is producing high-quality work in a productive manner while operating in a culture of excellence, not perfectionism, to support Gateway’s mission. We steward Gateway’s vision and purpose while upholding high leadership standards regardless of position and lead with love, remaining above reproach in our conduct.
Relational
Being relational is valuing relationships over results. We show integrity by being humble, honest, trustworthy, and accountable to one another and the Lord. We are unified in supporting the needs of our organization—collaborating, being approachable in every situation, and having fun along the way! We are also compassionate—always extending mercy and grace balanced with truth.
 

Gateway Church does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to churches. However, Gateway Church does discriminate on the basis of religion.
 

Employment Requirement: All staff must be a member or become a member of Gateway Church upon employment.