The Allegheny East Conference is seeking an Associate Youth Director to assist the Youth & Children’s Ministries Director in the planning, supervision, and implementation of well-rounded, high quality and innovative youth, young adult and camp ministries programs. This position is responsible for directing the administrative activities of the department in accordance with denominational policy and objectives.

Summary of Key Job Duties

• Assists the Youth & Children’s Ministries Director in the planning, development, implementation, promoting, and evaluation of all Young Adult and Youth and ministers to youth on various campuses.
• Promotes, supervises, plans and coordinates the Annual Summer Youth Camp; develops outreach programs to recruit youth from the community to enroll in the Summer Youth Camp.
• Recruits and assists in the selection of staff for Summer Youth Camp; works in conjunction with the Youth & Children’s Ministries Director to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and Conference policies for staff to work at youth summer camp.
• Conducts research in the area of child development, issues affecting youth, and best practices and strategies for reaching and ministering to youth and young adults; makes recommendations regarding developing and utilizing resources, programming and training.
• Assist in planning and managing workshops & training programs to assist leaders in developing youth leadership skills.
• Assist in developing and coordinating youth resources & materials for leaders.
• Travels throughout the conference territory and other areas for youth activities, events, and training.
• Assist in preparing department’s budget, calendar, goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Youth & Children’s Ministries Director.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of child development and spiritual development of youth
• Knowledge of and adhere to the beliefs and tenets of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Ability to clearly articulate theological concepts to youth, their families, and youth ministry leaders
• Ability to train youth ministry leaders
• Aptitude and skill in technology/social media
• Ability to relate and connect with youth with energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to teach and lead youth
• Ability to train and supervise staff engaged in youth ministry programs, especially summer camp staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth, their families, church and youth ministries leaders and the community.
• Must be organized with strong attention to detail
• Must have good judgment and decision-making skills

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in regular standing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Child Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field. Master’s degree in Youth and Young Adult ministry preferred.
• Responsible experience in developing and implementing church youth ministry programs.
• Must have a passion for youth and understand how to communicate and relate across generations.
• Must complete required child abuse and sexual harassment training, pass all required background clearances and keep them current.