Youth Ministry Director / Pastor

Youth Ministry Director/Pastor

Full-time - $45,000 to $65,000

Rock Harbor Church is seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Ministry Director/Pastor to lead and develop our vibrant youth ministry. This role will involve creating a safe and engaging environment for our youth to grow in their faith and build meaningful relationships with each other and with Jesus. The Youth Ministry Director/Pastor will coordinate youth programs, including weekly gatherings, special events, retreats, and outreach opportunities tailored to middle school and high school students.

As a church planted within the Evangelical Covenant Church, Rock Harbor has experienced growth and strong community engagement since our inception in 2019. Situated in the beautiful beach town of Melbourne Beach, FL, we strive to provide authentic Christian community, heartfelt worship, and opportunities for service and outreach in our local community.

Your primary responsibility will be to build and lead a team of volunteers who love working with students and help them to deepen their faith. This position not only requires creativity and curriculum planning but also a commitment to mentoring youth and being an active presence in their lives.

Requirements

Youth Ministry Responsibilities:

1. Seek to be a Christ-Like Servant Leader of the Youth Ministry of RHFL.
2. Lead the Youth Ministry of RHFL:
1. Socials/Contact Work
2. Small Groups
3. Large Group Events (Youth Group & Special Events)
4. Community Service & Missions
5. Retreats/Camps
6. Parent Support & Relations
3. Recruit and equip a youth volunteer team in their responsibilities, delegating appropriately, and assisting when needed.
4. Attend staff and leadership meetings of RHFL regularly.
5. Support RHFL Sunday Morning Worship which may include working with the children’s ministry, welcome team, preaching, worship, tech, etc.
6. Support RHFL Events and Programs as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must have the legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Minimum of Two Years of Experience Leading a healthy & growing youth ministry.
• Committed to God, having a testimony of conversion to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and fulfills the Biblical standard of a church leader. (Romans 10:9)
• Committed to the ministry of Jesus Christ through RHFL to Catch the W.A.V.E.
• Become an Ambassador of Rock Harbor Church.
• Agree with the Evangelical Covenant Church’s Affirmations: https://covchurch.org/who-we-are/beliefs/
• For a pastoral position, achieve ordination or credentialing with the ECC.
• Or…currently an ordained/licensed pastor from another denomination.
• Exhibit a teachable spirit and participate in a regular spiritual growth event.
• Tithe faithfully and regularly.

Benefits

• Annual Compensation - $45,000-$65,000
• Covenant Bethany Benefits are available. (https://covchurch.org/benefits/)