Director of Ministry with Youth and Families OR Associate Pastor for Youth and Families
Highland Presbyterian Church
Louisville, KY
All applications and questions to be submitted directly to the Youth APNC Committee at:
hpcyouth502@gmail.com
Context of the Position
Highland Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky is looking for a dynamic, compassionate youth-leader who loves sharing God with Youth grades 6-12 in their faith journey.
Highland Presbyterian Church (HPC) is an inclusive and justice-focused urban church in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. HPC affirms the worth and dignity of all God’s children and welcomes everyone to our congregation regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, income, or political beliefs.
We are a PC(USA) congregation, a Matthew 25 Church, a More Light congregation, and an Earth Care Congregation. We strive to be a community where people find a welcoming home to live their unique faith. We know it is difficult to learn a new place, new people, and we welcome everyone with open arms.
At HPC, we live our faith together in a variety of ways: We gather on Sunday mornings for inspiring worship. We nurture our children and guide our youth. We play together in fellowship as friends and families. We explore faith where questions are as important as answers. We sing and make music. We welcome unfamiliar faces, hoping for new friends. We comfort the troubled and support our neighbor. We strive to use our time and talent to serve God, one another, and the world, sharing hope from the heart of the Highlands.
Church Mission/Vision Statement
Highland Presbyterian Church is a community of believers inspired by the love of Jesus Christ and biblical teachings. We believe we are called to guide our children, support our neighbors, comfort the troubled, soothe the suffering and bless the dying. We give, we receive, we serve, we teach, we question, we learn, we sing, we laugh, we pray. We strive to use our time and talents to serve God, one another and the world, sharing hope from the heart of the Highlands.
Job Purpose
Entails planning & implementing a rich, engaging and inclusive program of age-appropriate experiences to support the goal of educating and equipping the young people of HPC to live faithfully in God’s world. A successful program will require the Youth Director to engage in these aspects of leadership:
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
with youth and families. Getting to know and being able to support both individuals & the group as a whole is essential.
with the Church staff. Working with HPC Staff in coordinating programming, attending staff meetings, etc. Working closely with the Director of Music Ministries to dovetail Youth and Youth Choir experiences.
with the Youth Committee, Advisors, and members of the Church and wider community as appropriate.
COMMUNICATE clearly and regularly with all involved regarding the goals and details of programming.
CREATIVELY PLAN, ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT a program that includes a variety of ways to attract, support and engage learners involved. These will include weekly Sunday morning and PM youth activities such as Bible study, service, games and recreation,etc. These will be coordinated with the Church Calendar.
Position-Specific Responsibilities
Overview of Duties: The youth minister will play a vital role in the spiritual growth and development of the youth community at Highland Presbyterian Church. They will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading various youth programs, fostering a nurturing environment for spiritual growth, and providing mentorship and support to young members of the congregation grades 6-12.
Key Responsibilities:
Youth Program Leadership:
Plan, coordinate, & lead regular youth group meetings, activities, & events.
Develop a diverse range of engaging programs that encourage spiritual growth, community involvement, & personal development.
Spiritual Guidance:
Provide spiritual counseling & pastoral care support to youth members in times of need or guidance.
Foster an environment that encourages exploration of faith, biblical teachings, & personal beliefs. Foster relationships & support spiritual development.
Connection to Congregation- Worship, workdays, service/justice opportunities, & church committees
Education and Curriculum Development:
Design & implement age-appropriate curriculum for Sunday School, Bible studies, & other educational programs for middle & high school youth.
Collaborate with church leaders and educators to ensure alignment with church goals and teachings.
Confirmation- lead program and logistics.
Outreach and Community Engagement:
Establish connections with organizations and organize and participate in community outreach and service projects.
Event Planning and Coordination:
Organize & oversee special events, retreats, mission trips, and other activities for youth members.
Events include Sunday Night Youth Groups, Overnights- Middle school (2–3 per year) & High school (2–5 per year)
Summer Trips
High School Conference Trip
High School Missional/Study/Sabbath Trip
Middle School Conference Trip
Other Activities/Events as scheduled.
Fundraising
Silent Auction, Trivia Night, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Parking
Volunteer Recruitment and Training:
Recruit and train volunteers to assist with youth programs and events.
Provide ongoing support, guidance, and resources for volunteers.
Communication and Relationship Building:
Maintain regular communication with youth members, parents, & church leaders to ensure transparency & support.
Use communication tools to relay information such as email, social media, newsletters, bulletins.
Administrative
Weekly staff meetings, staff retreats, participate in session & committee meetings
For an ordained candidate pursuing an Associate Pastor position, additional pastoral responsibilities will be considered.
Benefits, Salary
· Experience: We are open to a candidate with skills and gifts of different backgrounds, whether that be an Ordained or Non-Ordained history. Given the size and complexity of our standing Youth Program we do prefer experience of at least 2 years in a related, professional capacity.
· Hours: A position starting with a minimum of 30 hours will be considered with the ability to add more hours and duties. Regardless of ordination, and whether the candidate works 30 hours or more, we are offering Board of Pensions benefits for this position. These terms are negotiable given the candidates’ current qualifications.
· Salary Range based on experience, starting at 55k annually.
Application Submission: Please direct all applications and inquiries to the Youth APNC Committee at: hpcyouth502@gmail.com