MEET OUR STAFF
Rev. Jana Creighton
Dr. Lloyd R. Pilkington

Mr. Karl Thompson
803-772-1761 Ext. 151
Ms. Amy Schwartz
803-772-1761
PART TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
MISSION: To Build Disciples of Christ
Job Title: Part Time Director of Youth Ministries
Grade Levels: 6th-12th grades
Status: Part Time: up to 12 hours per week
Compensation: Hourly, $16-20
Reports to: Pastor as Head of Staff and Christian Education Ministry
Purpose: Our part time director of youth ministries will work as part of the ministry team at Seven Oaks to provide a safe and collaborative environment for youth and their parents to explore theology and God’s call on their lives. Our director will need to have experience in the development of both programs and relationship building opportunities, whether virtual or in person and be enthusiastic about this work. This individual will have a solid understanding and ability to implement Biblical truths and theology as represented by the PCUSA and will work to provide safe environments to teach, discuss, and encourage our youth and parents in their growth and relationships. This person should also be willing and able to work with the pastoral staff in outreach into the community, welcoming the churched, unchurched and de-churched into the youth and larger ministry of Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church. Together, we long to teach and unite our families to the story of God in our midst by walking with Christ.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Christian Education Ministry in planning and coordinating all youth ministries
- Establish a calendar for all youth activities
- Attend Sunday School and Worship Regularly
- Coordinate seasonal events with creativity that coincide with the Spiritual and church calendars
- Plan and attend weekly youth activities to include but not limited to relationship building, theological growth, community service, games, physical recreation activities, camp and retreats
- Develop relationships with parents through regular communication
- Recruit volunteers for special events
- Publicize events to the community, coordinating with the Children’s Ministry Team (CMT)
- Work with ministerial staff for community outreach opportunities
Skills Desired:
- Applicant will have or be obtaining a college degree in line with Christian Education or
- Applicant will have experience working with youth for at least 2 years in a church setting or youth conference environment.
- Applicant will have at minimum a basic understanding of technological resources including but not limited to Remind (and other outreach apps), Word Processing and Publications, Zoom, Social Media – including Facebook, Twitter, Messenger, and Instagram.
- Applicant will show a firm foundation in their walk with Christ and be able to relay this in understandable ways to all age groups.
- Applicant will agree to follow all safety protocols for Covid, Child Safety Implementations, an annual background check and will facilitate the teaching of these standards to parents and youth volunteers.