EMPLOYMENT

JOB TYPE: Part Time, Fixed schedule

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Ministry  

SPECIFIC CANDIDATE: Female

Job Overview

The Student Ministry Coordinator will assist the Director of Student Ministry in leading students
to gather for worship, connect relationally, and serve the community.

Responsibilities

STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS

• Pursuing relationships with students through relational ministry such as meals and extracurricular activities.
• Promoting the mission and vision of Orangewood by encouraging students to gather for worship, connect in community, and serve.
• Developing meaningful relationships and a sense of community amongst students, seeking to foster an environment where all feel welcome and wanted.
• Discipling students relationally, speaking truth winsomely into their lives and teaching them to glorify God and enjoy him in all 168 hours each week.
• Sharing in teaching responsibilities for student ministry in large and small group settings.
• Interacting with students on the Orangewood Christian School campus and partnering with the school in discipleship as appropriate.

LEADERSHIP

• Assisting the Director of Student Ministry in the planning and execution of weekly student programming, special events, and trips in alignment with Orangewood’s mission.
• Actively participating in Orangewood staff meetings and church membership.
• Assisting the Director of Student Ministry in leading a team of adult and student volunteers.
• Assisting the Director of Student Ministry in effectively communicating with parents and students through various means including social media.
• Building relationships with parents alongside their students, understanding that ministry to students also involves ministry to parents.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous experience working with students in a ministry setting
• A growing commitment to Jesus Christ and love for their Church
• Commitment to Reformed understanding of faith
• Teachability and ability to be self-motivated
• Humility, self-awareness, and ability to ask for help from God and others
• A desire to work with students
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to have an adaptive work schedule in order to engage with students
• Ability and willingness to travel for retreats, camps, mission trips, etc.

If you’re interested in the position, contact our Director of Student Ministry, Linda Oliver, here.