JustLead Ministry Director
On-site · Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Manage the afterschool and church youth ministry in the assigned neighborhood, focused on the discipleship of young people. Engage church partners and help connect churches to young people and their families. Recruit neighborhood youth, staff, and volunteers. Approve Afterschool/Summer program plans; supervise Afterschool/Summer Ministry Coordinator. Implement a Wednesday night worship ministry; supervise Youth Ministry Coordinator. Develop neighborhood youth recruitment plan; direct and participate in implementation. Organize and lead participants in individual and group Christian service opportunities inside and outside the local community. Host and attend events with participants such as camps, city-wide worship, Christian concerts and movies, and other EY activities (including parents). Organize and participate in prayer walks for the ministry site, neighborhood, and neighborhood schools. Visit participants at school during lunch, outside of structured program times, and get to know their families. Grow existing and develop new neighborhood/community relationships. Provide transportation for program and other events as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Ministry or related field
- Experience managing people
- 3-5 years of experience developing programming
- Experience managing youth-focused faith/academic/sports programs
- Experience in managing pastoral and congregation relationships
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to achieve results under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good driving record and willingness to obtain CDL with P endorsement and drive large vehicles/buses
- Willingness to work extended hours
- Ability to work efficiently in a collaborative setting
- Non-discrimination policy adherence
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