STUDENT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Student Ministries Director helps to shepherd and lead the middle school and high school ministries of Hill City Church. This person is responsible for coming alongside students and their families to equip them to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did.

The job of the Student Ministries Director is to plan, execute, and equip all elements of a student ministries program. This will include a formation pathway for students that invites them to be formed into the image of Jesus in community with one another.

REPORTING TO:

Reports to the Lead Pastor

STATUS:

Part-time with an opportunity to grow into full-time

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Student Ministries Director works closely with the Lead Pastor and other staff at Hill City but has a close working relationship with the Student Ministries Pastor of Oak Pointe Church Novi as a member of the family of churches.  

CHARACTER:

The Student Ministries Director demonstrates a growing faith in Jesus and has a commitment to living out the practices of Jesus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelors degree required. Bible or ministry degree preferred.

• Experience: A demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, cast vision, develop strategic plans, and manage the day-to-day operations of a thriving student ministry.  

• Requirements: Attend Hill City Church, affirm the mission, vision, values, and theology of Hill City, and live in or are willing to move to the Farmington Hills area.

• Characteristics: Must be mature and maturing in faith, grounded in daily practices (scripture, prayer, etc.), committed to the mission of God, an example of sharing their life with others (fellowship), and discerning in matters of faith and life.

• Competencies: Has to be a proven organizer and gatherer. Strong ability to communicate God’s Word, lead adults, and connect to students and families. Passionately pursues spiritual health through the practice of the spiritual disciplines.

• Chemistry: Must fit with Hill City staff and appreciate the culture of Hill City. Is a proven team player who supports the different ministries of the church.

• Calling: Views this role as a ministry rather than a “job” and feels confident that God has directed them to the role and position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Programming

  • Plan, design, lead, and evaluate student ministries program

  • Lead programming team for ministry night

  • Write and deliver messages

  • Develop others who will occasionally teach in student ministries (i.e. interns)

  • Prepare and execute games and activities

  • Equip life group leaders for discussion in groups

  • Plan, design, lead, and evaluate camps and retreats for middle and high school students

  • Plan, design, lead, and evaluate outreaches (about 3-4 per year) for students and their friends

  • Promote events via announcements, social media, mailings, website, etc.

  • Oversee maintenance of the ministry website

  • Communicate with staff, parents, students, and church via letters, emails, and social media sites

  • Be a student of the current trends in youth and next-generation ministries

• Equipping

  • Plan, design, lead, and evaluate Ministry Team (student leaders) Kickoff and monthly meetings

  • Plan, design, lead, and evaluate Team Member (volunteer) Kickoff and monthly meetings

  • Shepherd and lead team members, students, and parents

  • Train team members and students to do what Jesus did in their community

  • Recruit and interview new adult team members

  • Equip team members to pour into students and other leaders who will then be capable of pouring themselves into others

• Staff

  • Attend and participate in Hill City’s weekly staff meetings and various other staff meetings

  • Attend weekend services to worship and be present to shepherd the people of Hill City Church

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to info@thisishillcity.com.