Student Leader Part Time

First Baptist Church Silverhill

Student Leader

Job Description

The Student Leader is a part-time Staff position at FBC Silverhill.The student leader will oversee youth from grades 7 through 12 within the church. The successful applicant will report directly to the Senior Pastor and consult with the Senior Pastor, other staff members, Deacons, and various committees concerning activities, events, policies, procedures, and outreach that relate to their area of responsibility. The position may have flexible hours that include evenings and weekends and is recognized that the schedule may vary at different times of the year.

Requirements

Born-again Christian adhering to the doctrine of the Bible and dedicated to pursuing a daily walk with Jesus through the word of God.

Called by God to serve in ministry.

Adhere to the Southern Baptist Faith and message 2000 edition.

Act in a manner that represents and reflects the character of Jesus Christ and as an example of such to the youth that he/she is responsible for.

Applicants must successfully pass a full background check.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver lessons on Wednesday evenings, Sunday mornings, and as needed.

Ability to counsel youth in different situations with the discernment to include the Senior Pastor and parents/guardians.

Attend all regularly scheduled church functions.

Attend scheduled and called staff meetings. As student leader the applicant is required to be the voice of those he or she leads in this role.

Attend quarterly business meetings and/or provide a report in writing. The expectation is that the student leader will provide a verbal report as well during the quarterly business meeting. If he or she cannot attend a delegate must be provided.

Solicit volunteers from church members and parents to participate in all activities including but not limited to camp chaperones, outreach volunteers, etc…

Create, organize, communicate, and maintain a yearly calendar for all youth activities that this position oversees. This calendar should be shared with the church council and offer a one year look ahead plan. This calendar shall be readily available upon request and communicated frequently throughout the year.

Actively participate in local public and private schools for the Robertsdale feeder pattern.

Additionally, reach out to homeschool associations.

Create an outreach presence in local extracurricular activities such as youth sports, FCA, band, city league camps, etc….

Actively participate in community outreach programs for the surrounding area such as but not limited to the fall festival, Easter egg hunt, Heritage day, local parades, etc…

Coordinate youth camps, D-now weekend and other various activities. This includes parent involvement, camp selection, fundraising, and churchwide communication.

Develop service projects for youth to develop a deeper sense of sharing the love of Christ to the community.

Maintain appropriate forms and paperwork associated with a student ministry. This can include but is not limited to deposits, purchases, release forms, camp registration, and similar.

Submit an annual budget proposal to cover teaching materials, event expenses, etc.

Collaborate with other youth leaders in the Baldwin Baptist Association to plan/host/attend multi-church or county-wide events.

Skills and Qualifications

A high school diploma is required.

A college degree, in progress or completed is preferred.

A minimum of one year or more in a similar capacity is preferred. Additional years of experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of a college education if applicable.

Applicants must be able to successfully organize fundraisers. Past fundraising experience preferred.

Effective public speaking.

Proficient communication skills such as social media, person to person, email, mobile apps, etc…

Organization is a must.