Position Summary

The West Side Youth Ministry Coordinator will assist the West Side Youth Ministry Director and West Side Youth staff to run key aspects of West Side Youth, a Gospel-centered ministry for youth grades 6-12. The Youth Coordinator will support the Director and Manager by assisting in the implementation of the vision, mission, and goals of West Side Youth. West Side Youth is focused on sharing Christ’s transforming message with all NYC youth in a place where they will be seen, heard, respected and valued. West Side Youth is a relational community that meets youth where they are at through authentic, discipling relationships. Our goal is to equip and empower students to know God, become disciples of Jesus Christ, and to be released into their God-given talents, gifts and callings.

Job Description

Friday Night Youth Meetings and WS Youth Events Support

Assist with the setup and breakdown of Friday night meetings and WS Youth events

Undertake administrative tasks and provide logistical support including room reservations, submitting room setup requests, and communication with operations, events and front desk staff

Coordinate adult and youth volunteers

Assist in A/V setup, perform sound check, and troubleshoot as needed

Participate in and assist in Friday night meetings and WS Youth events by working with and supporting staff and volunteers

General Office Administration and Ministry Support

Research games, team building activities for youth and volunteers

Coordinate administrative tasks to support ministry

Monitor inventory and coordinate supply orders for the office and events

Maintain and organize supplies and storage areas

Identify and implement best practices across West Side Youth events including identifying problems or bottlenecks and proposing workable solutions

Process volunteer applications and keep up to date background checks for volunteers and staff

Manage West Side Youth email inbox

Oversee collection and management of required documents and forms for all events

Database Management (training in TouchPoint provided by Redeemer)

Manage database tools and services

Create and manage online registrations for events and programs

Update records and information

Identify and execute new ways to optimize West Side Youth database

Communications

Manage and execute communication plan and calendar

Draft and edit emails about events, registrations, and updates in programming

Create promotional materials for events and West Side Youth including social media, flyers, WS Update, etc.

Respond to inquiries about West Side Youth and events

Gather feedback from families including creating polls and surveys

Manage social media

Qualifications and Skills

Character:

Alignment and passion for Redeemer’s vision to serve New York City

Gospel-oriented heart to serve God, families, and youth in New York City

Commitment to the theology and traditions of the Reformed faith

Act as a positive Christian role model who possesses a love for God that is evident and contagious

Team player with ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic organizational environment

Available to work a nontraditional schedule which includes evenings and weekends

Ability to work with confidential information and maintain high standards of honesty and integrity

Attentive to and works appropriately with a culturally and socio-economically diverse population

Skills/Experience:

Excellent communication, service and interpersonal skills

Minimum two year undergraduate degree

Minimum two years’ experience (volunteer or paid) participating in children’s, youth, or college ministry in an administrative capacity

Demonstrated ability to creatively plan, execute, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities, programs and events with strong time management

Ability to manage full administrative details of an organization

Preferred:

Knowledgeable in video and audio tech

Musical or vocal ability to participate in or lead Friday night worship

Proficiency with GSuite and MSOffice, Asana, Slack, database and social networking applications

Fluent in developing, executing, and maintaining social media presence

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.