The Church

St. Andrew Student Ministry is a part of a growing and thriving community in Plano, Texas at a church that has seen growth both spiritually and numerically over the last several years. We are seeking a passionate lover of Jesus who will provide programming and ministry to students who attend St. Andrew. We believe strongly that before we can expect someone to believe, that they first must feel like they belong. We want someone who will be active in the community in finding partnerships with local schools, parachurch organizations such as Young Life and FCA, other area churches, and more. We seek someone who would rather be in the stands on Friday night than sitting in an office editing a Sunday message.

The Ministry

Our student ministry averages over 200 students at our summer camp each year and 120 students on a standard Sunday morning. We do not seek to do student ministry the way it has always been done. Nor are we of the “build it and they will come” mentality. Instead, we bring ministry wherever we go, and we live on mission. If you feel like this is the kind of team you want to be a part of, you might be the person we are trying to find.

The Role

Under the direction of the Student Ministry Project Manager, our Student Worship Minister leads students in worship both in weekly programming as well as on retreats, trips, and camp. This person also grows our student worship leaders.

Additionally, this person leads our 11:00 Sunday Programming in worship, teaching, and small groups. They are the primary Student staff representative at that hour.

Weekly Program Responsibilities:
·       Plan and execute Sunday Student worship at both 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
·       Plan and execute 11:00 Sunday Programming in alignment with the 9:30 team.
·       Assist with finding, equipping, and encouraging students and adults to help lead worship and 11:00 a.m. small groups.
·       Prepare weekly communication to all students and adults involved in volunteering.
·       Hold practice each week, particularly for our students.
·       Attend and help lead Home Days, Lunch Bunch, and all other Student Ministry Programming
·       Coordinate with the Production Services team to ensure proper use and upkeep of all equipment.

Outreach Responsibilities:
·       Attend student events, games, and performances to show support for our students and create a St. Andrew presence outside of the church building.

Additional Weekly Responsibilities:
·       Attend weekly Student Ministry staff meetings plus other meetings, staff events, and trainings as needed.
·       Be an available presence for students to come to for guidance and discipleship.
·       Track student contact work daily.

Special Event and Trip Responsibilities:
·       Plan and execute the worship element of all Student Ministry events, including recruiting volunteers.
·       Attend all Student Ministry trips & events, unless coordinated with the Student Ministry Project Manager in advance.

Education and Experience
·       Required to have three or more years’ experience working with students, in either a work or volunteer capacity. Preferred to have student ministry experience.
·       Required to have High School diploma. Preferred to have a college degree and seminary degree.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
·       This is an exempt, full-time position. The schedule is flexible dependent upon programming, but the days and hours of work must meet the minimum of 36.5 hours a week. Sundays 8:30-12:30 are required. Significant evening and weekend hours are required.

Travel
·       Travel is expected on all Student Ministry trips, unless coordinated beforehand with the Student Ministry Project Manager.

Competencies
·       Vocal and instrumental abilities
·       Knowledge and ability to set up worship tech
·       Love for seeing students have a real and authentic relationship with Jesus
·       Comfortable meeting new people and has ease making new relationships
·       Strong personal faith
·       Works well with a team and prioritizes team culture
·       Self-starter
·       Quick on their feet and capable of pivoting on the fly
·       Intuitive to the student experience
·       Relationally available for discipleship opportunities

Website

standrewmethodist.org