Job title: Youth Ministry Director or Pastor

Church: The Ascent Church

Job location

1750 Deer Creek Road, Monument, CO, USA

Monument, CO 80132

Pay and Benefits

$44,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits: Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Relocation assistance, Retirement plan, Tuition reimbursement, Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay

Job Type: Full-time

Info About Ascent Church:

The mission of The Ascent Church is to Love God, Love People and Impact the World. We are looking for someone who is passionate for God, loves Middle and High School students, wants to see them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and equip and empower them to impact their world with the hope of the Gospel. The Ascent Church is a growing and thriving church geographically positioned right between a middle school and a high school - so the church campus itself is positioned for tremendous impact. We need a leader who is ready for the challenge of a growing church and a thriving student ministry averaging 50-70 students weekly.

Job Title: Youth Ministry Director or Pastor: Ascent Student Ministry

Pay Type: Salaried Hours: 40 per week

Reports to: Executive Pastor or Lead Pastor

Supervisory Role to (As needed): Assistant Director of Student Ministries or Interns

*Qualified volunteers may fulfill this role

1. Ascent Students Staff Development, Planning, Communication & Pastoral Support

· Oversee Youth Ministry (YM) staff structure and roles

· Meet with Executive Pastor/Lead Pastor weekly or needed

· Plan and run weekly YM Team meetings when needed

· Attend and participate in all-staff meetings

· Maintain ongoing communication with YM staff, pastoral staff and other department leads

· Communicate with IT department lead for all computer and software needs

· Communicate with Facilities department lead for facilities repairs, cleaning and updates

· Communicate with Children's Ministry & Student Ministries Staff for continuity with mid-week scheduling of classes, transition of pre-teen / middle school students, and support for special events

· Coordinate with communication director for promotion of Ascent Students classes, events and programs

· Register, attend and create follow-up opportunities for professional development seminars, classes & conferences

2. Supervisory Roles – Student Ministries Team & Volunteers

3. Administrative Roles – Staffing, Budget Plans, Create Strategic Plans

4. Leader/Volunteer Recruitment & Development

5. Volunteer Communication, Scheduling & Relationship Building

6. Parent Communication

7. Student Sunday Programming

8. Mid-Week Student Ministries Programming

9. Ascent Students Classes: Intro to Baptism, Catch the Vision, etc.

10. Attend and Support Special Events – Fall Festival, Students' Summer Camps, etc.

11. Marketing, Graphic Design & Social Media

12. Plan and oversee Student Ministry retreats and mission trips

13. Other Duties as Assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead students, equip and empower leaders and make disciples in both small and large settings.
• Proven ability to work with parents and families and communicate well in a variety of settings, especially in times of conflict and crisis.

Ascent Church Staff Requirements:

• Personal Spiritual Health and Vitality - consistent time in God's Word, pursuing spiritual disciplines for a vibrant personal life and healthy work/life balance.
• Uphold the Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Beliefs of the church.
• Commitment to Family - Maintain a healthy relationship with spouse, children, and family and pursue accountability and open communication with leaders and mentors.
• Continued Education and Ongoing Training - Seek out opportunities for growth, equipping and training in one's field of ministry.