Interim Director of Youth Ministries - OPEN NOW

PURPOSE

Trinity Covenant Church (Salem, OR) is seeking a part-time (20 hrs.) Youth Intern from September 2022 through June 2023. Primary responsibilities include leadership of Sunday night youth group and coordinating events for our middle and high school students. The position will partner with the Youth Ministry Team, volunteers, and pastoral staff to provide opportunities for youth to meet and engage in community while developing their faith. This position’s primary requirements:

  • Be a loving and supportive adult

  • Encourage youth in developing their relationship with Jesus

  • Provide youth with opportunities for nurturing relationships with others and their own

    personal growth

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Commit to personal spiritual development - “Following Jesus” includes personal prayer and spiritual disciplines, growth and health, fellowship, and church attendance at Trinity Covenant (weekly worship @ 10:30 am).

  • Provide development and leadership for youth that includes:

    • Planning and partnering with volunteers to lead Sunday night youth group (weekly, 6-7:30 pm) for our middle school (6th-8th) and high school (9th-12th) students.

    • Coordinating, with Youth Ministry Team, for Fall/Winter Retreats and attending (Intern will be paid for travel and attendance).

    • Facilitating quarterly youth service opportunities.

    • Working with the Lead Pastor and Director of Music and Technology to coordinate worship opportunities for the youth.

  • Provide engagement with students through large group activities.

  • Communicate with and organize volunteer leaders and monthly Youth Ministry Team meetings.

  • Maintain regular and proactive communication with parents and youth through texts and email.

  • Meet regularly with Lead Pastor for supervision every week or every other week (in-person or via Zoom).

  • Provide a safe environment for our students according to our child abuse prevention policy.

  • [OPTIONAL] If possible, attend staff meetings every Tues., from 10 am-noon.

  • [OPTIONAL] If possible (depending upon applicant’s schedule), engaging once a week in outreach with Community Corner (focusing on 5th graders who will attend youth events when in 6th grade).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Undergraduate work or Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Youth volunteer experience preferred

COMPENSATION

20 hrs./week, Pay Range: 18.00-20.00/hr. depending upon education and experience

THEOLOGICAL FIT

The candidate should be comfortable working with the mission and vision of Trinity Covenant Church as well as within the theological tradition of the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination, https://covchurch.org/who-we-are/beliefs/

TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter detailing their alignment with the Purpose and Primary Responsibilities of the position as well as noting any pertinent volunteer or work history. Cover letter and questions can be sent to Dan Johnson at danielnjohnson@comcast.net or 503-559-4646.