RAINIER STUDENT MINISTRY Director/Pastor

 
 

TITLE: Rainier Student Ministry Director/Pastor
CAMPUS: Rainier
STAFF LEVEL: Level 3
STATUS: Full Time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt (Director) or Exempt (Pastor)
REPORTS TO: Rainier Campus Pastor
PAY RANGE: $20.19 - $25.96 (non-exempt) or $42,000 - $54,000 (exempt)

Summary/Objective
The Student Ministry Director/Pastor is responsible to develop and implement a comprehensive program of care, discipleship, and service opportunities for middle school and high school students and provide resources to parents that align with the Life Center mission and vision. The Student Ministry Director/Pastor will recruit, develop, and lead volunteers for the Student Ministry and serve in ministry roles for the weekend gathering.

Supervisory Responsibility
This role does not have a supervisory component.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as contributing member of the Campus Leadership Team and Generational Team

  • Develop and promote discipleship model that is effective for students at the church, in homes, and their campus

  • Provide leadership and oversight to the spiritual formation of Rainier students through the various aspects of the student ministry in the following particulars:

    • Promote a church-wide vision of reaching and developing students to become more like Christ

    • Implement Strategy that encourages students to worship God, learn and obey His Word, participate in community, win others to Christ, and serve within the body

    • Oversee, student support, and develop the skills of the professional and volunteer staff to accomplish the mission of forming spiritually

    • Provide teaching of both biblical theology and social issues that relate to students and their families

  • Develop, promote, and implement all activities related to student ministries

  • Recruit and develop volunteers

  • Work with the professional and lay student ministry staff to regularly evaluate the ministries’ effectiveness in developing students and upholding all church policy statements regarding student

  • Assist parents in the development of biblical parenting skills so that families are being formed spiritually through developing biblically based topics relevant to parenting students

  • Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

  • Manage social media content to promote the ministry

  • Other reasonable duties as requested and assigned

Staff Attributes Culture

  • Passionate personal relationship with Jesus

  • Biblical ethics & Integrity

  • Role competent

  • Stewardship

  • Teamwork minded

  • Adapti-positive

  • Mission focused

  • Self-developer

  • Helpful

Character/Role Competencies

  • Fulfill Character, Competency, Chemistry and Culture requirements as set by Life Center Ministries

  • Adhere to theology and values consistent with Life Center’s mission and values

  • Demonstrate commitment to Life Center through participation and service

  • Exceptional written and oral communication and conflict management skills

  • Ability to take initiative and demonstrated leadership skills

  • Ability to relate to and minister to students, both inside and outside of Life Center

  • Sound knowledge of scripture and an ability to teach and apply scriptural principles in all areas of ministry

  • Basic understanding of budget management

  • Working knowledge of computers and computer software

  • Ability to plan, promote, and lead student gatherings and events, both on and off campus

  • Adept public speaker

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Proficient level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Teams

  • Proficient level computer skills to use HRIS/timeclock, staff intranet, etc.

  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s systems and programs utilized by the ministry. (i.e., CCB PCO, Pro-Presenter, Thread, LEADR, etc.)

  • Compliant with Life Center’s Policies and Practices, including but not limited to Employee Handbook and Safety Manual.

  • Works well independently and as a team member.

  • Strong interpersonal skills.

  • Takes initiate within defined boundaries.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

  • Bachelors Degree required.

  • Formal education or certification in student ministry or equivalent experience.

  • Two years of practical experience in relevant field a plus

  • Formal education or certification in student ministry or equivalent experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. A key duty of this job requires the ability to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment and Travel

  • This job operates in a professional office and ministry environment.

  • This role routinely interacts with staff, volunteers, and guests.

  • The primary campus location for this role: Rainier

  • Local travel may be required occasionally for All Staff Meetings.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hours and Schedule
Full time: 33+ hours per week, which includes:

  • Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm during office hour operations.

  • Requires evening and weekend work pertaining to ministry’s needs and events.

  • Attendance at the following staff meetings is required for this role: Annual Reset, Annual Meeting, All Staff Trainings, recurring meetings as required, and additional meetings as requested.

Benefits
Full-Time: Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, 403b opportunity, paid holidays/vacation/sick leave, all consistent with the Life Center Handbook of Policies Practices and Procedures.

Description created/revised 04/18/2024 DS