Student Pastor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

While there are various responsibilities that will be listed below, the number one responsibility of this role is to set up the campus student pastor to win. The main goal of this role is to help the student pastor win on the campus, with parents, with volunteers, and with students.

• Serve the Prospercampus as a whole, starting with the student ministry, but also helping with other departments as needed. Caring for families with hospital visits, being present in the office for coworkers, leading at Connect Track, helping with funerals, and other various campus needs.
• Wednesday Service - foster a creative, fun, safe & engaging environment for students to attend weekly services at Hope. Work with the student pastor to oversee all Wednesday night activities for students at your campus:
  • Worship experience
  • Hosting first-time guests
  • Service Programming
  • Lobby Environment
  • Small group leader support
  • Big event services
  • Prepare and communicate messages as needed
• Recruit and retain volunteers to connect middle school and high school students in thriving small groups.
  • Lead adult volunteers to grow spiritually and learn effective ways to minister to students
  • Onboarding new volunteers
  • Train current volunteers
  • Evaluate and coach volunteers
  • Care for volunteers
  • Support and grow the connection team volunteers
• School Ministry -Increase the campus's presence in area schools by partnering with FCAs, sports teams, teachers, principals, bands, theater teams, etc. Lead small group leaders to have a presence at the schools that their students attend.
• Weekend Middle School Groups - This is a weekly Biblical engagement environment that happens during the weekend services. Aid the campus student pastor as they need by facilitating, organizing, and running Sunday middle school groups. Help lead students to grow in their theology of God and understanding of the Bible through weekly Bible studies in middle school groups. Grow the volunteer team as needed on the weekends in this environment.
• Connect with parents of students to better care for the family as a whole, as well as encourage parents to better connect at Hope.
• Work with the student pastor to make the 5th grade to 6th grade transition time smooth and clear for students and parents.
• Work with central teams and campus teams to encourage students to volunteer at Hope in various areas, including Hope Kids, Connections, Worship, Production, etc.
• Serve with other departments such as children's ministry, grow, and connections (as needed).
• Helping centrally with the student department as needed with mission trips, summer camps, student conferences, and other various areas.
• Work within the systems for First Time Guest follow-up, weekly Planning Center scheduling and confirmations, as well as other centrally designed systems to make the work excellent and more efficient, so that more time can be spent with people at Hope.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Is a Christ-follower with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior.
• Is a team player and is driven to serve others.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is humble, gentle, and respectful of others. Is hard working, teachable, fun-loving, dedicated, and loyal.
• Possesses and applies basic knowledge of MAC applications, including but not limited to; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
• Ability to react appropriately under pressure, apply good judgment, use sound decision-making & problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Possesses strong organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities & meet expected deadlines.
• Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with an orientation toward accomplishment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with various individuals throughout the church.
• Ability to handle confidential matters discreetly and efficiently.
• Flexible in work schedule; i.e. camps, trips, and weekend events.
• Plan, organize, and execute large events.
• Ability to organize event task lists and the ability to delegate tasks to others.

HOPE'S MISSION AND CULTURE

Must be committed to the mission of Hope Fellowship

• Love People: We want people to love God with everything they have. Regardless of where you are in with walk of faith, at Hope we strive to create a safe environment for all people to express their love to God. People are welcomed as they are! If you're still in the discovery process, we want you to simply come and experience God's love. Weekend messages are formed to speak to those who are at different places in their faith journey. Our heart is that individuals who don't yet know God, to see and feel the love of God and the love of each other as they walk onto our campus.
• Connect to Hope: The love of Christ is extended through relationship. We feel passionate that you don't just come and sit! We want you to build friendships and connect with others in an environment that allows you to be real and is encouraging. We believe that connecting with others is not only scriptural but also crucial in experiencing all that God has for you.
• Grow in Community: Some of us grow best through community and discussion while others grow through study and reflection. Both are ways that God has uniquely created people to grow. Whatever way you grow best, just grow. If we stop growing we stop living the kind of life that God intended us to live. Hope has a variety of ways to help you in your growth journey including classes and Bible Studies, Home Groups and personal growth opportunities.
• Serve Others: It's vital that you get plugged in where God has gifted you and to serve within the church, the community, and the world. People matter to God and they matter to us. By serving in one of the many roles at Hope, you'll make a difference in the body of Christ and will build relationships and grow spiritually.

The person who fills this role will be working with every member of the Hope Students Team, as well as other support teams and outside vendors and guests. This person should reflect the culture statements of Hope Fellowship.

• Live the Mission - Will have an obvious desire to see students come to Christ which will be evident by their interaction with students, as well as their time invested into the ministry.
• WE > ME - Has a team-focused mindset and attitude. Will set aside personal preference for the betterment of the team and the ministry.
• Choose Your Lens - Chooses to see busy seasons and added responsibility in the light of ministry growth and personal growth as well as seeing opportunities to make it better rather than complain
• Make it Better - Always looking for ways to improve and refine systems as well as contributing to group brainstorming sessions
• Healthy You = Healthy Us - Engages in personal development activities and maintains healthy relationships. Seeks opportunities for personal growth.
• Towel Over the Arm - Goes the extra mile even when it's not required. Seeks ways to serve the team as well as other ministries.