Director of Youth Ministry

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westminster theological seminaryNew York (NY)

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$95,000 per year

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About the role

Position: Director of WS Youth Ministry

Band: 7PFLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Hours: Full-time

Department: Youth

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000/ year

Reports t o: Sr. Dir of Family Ministries

Date: Summer 2026

Position Summary: The Director of West Side Youth is a key leader at Redeemer West Side, providing vision, leadership, and discipleship opportunities for middle‑school and high‑school youth, as well as support and partnership for parents. Working alongside the Senior Director of Family Ministry and the broader pastoral team, the Director provides pastoral care and helps shape a ministry culture that is thoughtful, welcoming, and deeply rooted in the life of the church. West Side Youth is uniquely designed for the rhythms of center‑city life, serving as a dynamic and engaging community where youth from multiple churches can build meaningful relationships, encounter the Gospel, and experience a strong sense of belonging.

Job Description:

Youth Ministry
Vision | Implement and own the vision for discipleship of youth through young adulthood under the direction of the Sr Director of Family Ministry
Youth | Active leadership of WS Youth, cultivating a vibrant, growing, and spiritually grounded youth ministry in Manhattan.
Develop programming, curriculum, and discipleship opportunities that are Gospel-centered, joyful, and outward-facing
Foster a welcoming and engaging community where youth are known, valued, and cared for, especially those on the margins
Recruit, train, galvanize, and retain volunteers to serve effectively and relationally
Teach regularly and disciple youth through authentic, Christ-centered relationships
Work alongside the Youth Ministry Manager(s) to assist in planning and leading events and service opportunities
Build meaningful connections with volunteers, youth, and families both within and beyond Redeemer
Build relationships with other youth leaders within the community and network
Develop and implement ministry policies, procedures, and systems that support healthy, safe, and effective ministry operations.
Demonstrate an understanding of the unique pressures, pace, and cultural realities of growing up in New York City, with the ability to relate to and thoughtfully disciple NYC teens in the midst of their everyday lives
Families/Parents | Partner closely with the Senior Director of Family Ministries to support and equip families of middle and high school youth.
Encourage and equip parents as they help their youth follow Jesus amid the unique pressures of adolescence and city life
Provide pastoral support, guidance, and care to volunteers, parents and families
Volunteers | Recruit, train, care for, and lead volunteers, fostering a healthy and engaged volunteer culture that supports the vision and mission of the ministry
Integration | Lead our entire congregation in a vision to fulfill their baptismal vows to support parents in the Christian nurture of their teen children.

Care Support | Care, counseling, and discipleship, with special emphasis on volunteers, youth and families Evangelism | Outreach and evangelism to the broader neighborhood, welcoming youth and others who have questions about Christianity Leadership and Development Provide healthy, Christ-centered leadership to the West Side Youth staff team by cultivating a culture of collaboration, growth, encouragement, and excellence. Supervise, mentor, and develop WS Youth staff and interns, helping them grow both professionally and spiritually Ability to effectively manage and communicate across multiple constituencies, including youth, parents, volunteers, staff, and church leadership Foster a healthy team culture marked by trust, communication, creativity, and shared mission Equip staff members to lead effectively within their individual areas of responsibility while working collaboratively as a unified ministry team Provide regular coaching, encouragement, feedback, theological guidance, and accountability to help staff thrive and succeed in their roles Identify opportunities for leadership development and help raise up future ministry leaders within the church Support staff in creating sustainable ministry rhythms that promote long‑term health and effectiveness Oversee and manage the West Side Youth budget, ensuring responsible stewardship and alignment with ministry priorities and goals. Devotion | Consistent prayer, individually and as staffRWS Staff | Actively participate in staff gatherings

Qualifications:

Aligned with the core theological principles of Redeemer West Side and the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA), including the Westminster Confession
Undergraduate degree required. Plus, a Master's Degree in ministry, theology, or a related field
Passion for and 3-5+ years of experience leading ministries for youth, children, and families
Energetic, fun, outgoing, and able to draw youth
Strong gathering ability to take the initiative to recruit volunteers
Previous experience building systems and setting programming
Wisdom and discernment to advise on complex family dynamics and issues
Able to navigate and affirm a city-positive approach to ministry in New York CityMust be a dependable team player and self‑starter
Engaging, encouraging, experienced, and wise in individual pastoral responsibilities
Proven ability to navigate interpersonal relationships
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Strong project management, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to work within the unique rhythms of ministry life, including evenings, weekends, and nontraditional hours common to serving youth and families in New York City
Ability to work collaboratively and interface with other ministries and congregations
Agreement with Redeemer West Side staff policies, including the intellectual property policy

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