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Gayton Youth Ministry Assistant

Reports to: Youth, Young Adult, and Discipleship Pastor

Working Hours: 10 hours per week plus availability for large events and retreats

Areas of Responsibility

• Assist the Youth Pastor in the strategic, administrative and operational delivery of the youth ministry programming; and to help implement events and gatherings for the Gayton Student Ministry, primarily Sunday mornings and LifeNights. 
• Assist in maintaining the youth areas and youth closet spaces.
• After proper training, run sound/computer/screen equipment for youth worship times or special events. Work with the Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor and youth band to ensure lyrics and any audio/visual presentations are set for youth events.
• Under the direction of the Youth Pastor, lead middle school special events, weekly Sunday morning brunch, and special age-related Bible studies.

Other General Responsibilities

• Cooperate with and support all staff members in promoting the entire ministry of Gayton Baptist Church. 
• Understand, affirm, promote and participate in the vision, mission and core values of Gayton Baptist Church, both within and beyond expected ministry responsibilities.
• Participate in worship gatherings as called upon. 

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Faithful, sincere, and maturing relationship with Jesus Christ; baptized in believer’s baptism.
• Over the age of 21, with two or more years of experience working with students. Middle school and tween-age experience ideal.  
• Able to demonstrate the interpersonal skills, experience and heart for serving, and caring for young people and their families.
• Solid computer and technological skills and can demonstrate operational leadership.
• Proven communication and organizational skills - written and oral. 
• Education (prior or pursuing) in the fields of youth work, teaching or ministry preferred.

Application Process

• Submit an interest cover letter* and an updated resume with no less than three references to youthministryassistant@gayton.church.
• *Please include in your cover letter a brief testimony of your faith in Christ and why you feel led to apply for this position.