Student Director

STUDENT DIRECTOR
THE PARISH CHURCH

REPORTS TO
LEAD PASTOR & ELDER BOARD

LOCATION
THE PARISH CHURCH - DENTON, TX.

EMPLOYEE TYPE
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

CLASSIFICATION
TAX-EXEMPT

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SUMMARY
As part of the Staff of The Parish Church, the Student Director will be responsible for creating a thriving ministry for Middle School & High School students, while providing leadership to each student, their parents, and the student volunteer teams of the Parish Church. The Student Director will be responsible for leading and executing the day-to-day ministry, Sunday execution, relationship development, events/camps/trips, and ensuring the student ministry budget is effectively utilized. The Student Director will report to the Lead Pastor & Elder Board.

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STUDENT DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oversight for and ensure Sunday gathering environments are prepared and delivered
  with excellence
  
  
• Lead, plan, and facilitate flourishing Fight Clubs & Midweek Gatherings
  
  
• Promote value and practice for missional outreach within Parish Students through teaching, encouragement and discipleship; partnering with area schools, community organizations, people and resources
  
  
• Responsible for leading, recruiting, equipping, ongoing spiritual formation, and pastoral care of the volunteers/leaders in Parish Students.
  
  
• Grow student attendance by creating and implementing a strategy that draws families and students into the church through The Parish Students
  
  
• Develop parent and student relationships, maintaining communication, providing continuing education, encouragement and training
  
  
• Promote value and practice for missional outreach within The Parish Students through teaching, encouragement and discipleship; partnering with area schools, community organizations, people and resources
  
  
• Reach out to students beyond the walls of the Worship Service through various Events, Campus Contacts and leading Students to be Missionaries on their Campus
  
  
• Collaborate with other leadership and provide timely and effective communication
  
  
• Manage administrative tasks related to the student ministry, including tracking attendance, event planning, and communication coordination
  
  
• Plan and execute volunteer training and events, seeking unity and the good of the team
  
  
• Maintain records and manage ministry budget
  
  
• Ensure the faithful execution of policies and volunteer screening/on-boarding in accordance with church safety policies
  
  
• Attend and participate in all required events and activities of The Parish Church, including all Sunday services (including major holidays), staff meetings, prayer meetings, special events, conferences and continuing education events, training opportunities, etc.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Parish Church operates as a portable church on Sunday mornings, requiring the setup and tear down of all necessary equipment to host our gatherings. Each of our hired staff members, including the Student Director, holds specific responsibilities within this portable process.  

Oversee the setup & tear down process of a specific area of the portable church equipment for Sunday Gatherings, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. This includes recruiting and managing a team of volunteers, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure success. Coordinate with other setup & tear down teams to execute a welcoming and organized environment.

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COMPETENCIES

ADMINISTRATION - Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and implement ministry programming. Integrate multiple perspectives and synthesize them into a cohesive plan. Strong ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, with dependability and excellence.

DETAIL ORIENTED & PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS - Proven skills in creating, implementing, maintaining, and following through on processes that ensure people are engaged, cared for, informed and connected. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Able to create and manage a ministry budget. Able to successfully develop new and better ways to work and promotes a continuous improvement mentality.

COMMUNICATION - Has clarity of speech and proper use of grammar. Demonstrated capacity to inspire, instruct, and encourage through effective communication in various settings. Able to communicate and work within a complex organizational structure with multiple layers of input.

COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP - Strong complementary leadership skills in relation to the rest of The Parish staff team and an ability to lead in concert with other leaders. Ability to learn, improve and enforce the student safety policies. 

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - Strong complementary leadership skills in relation to the rest of the congregation staff team and an ability to lead in concert with other leaders. Ability to integrate multiple perspectives and synthesize them into a cohesive plan

ORGANIZATIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Demonstrated ability to screen Kingdom opportunities, assess risk, formulate strategies, and implement tactics toward sustainable ministry. Understanding of The Parish Church ministry strategy and competency in application of strategies in equipping and mobilization.

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DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 
The Parish Church is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

At-Will Employment: 
All employees at The Parish Church are considered at-will employees, and either the employee or The Parish Church may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. 

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CALLING & CHARACTER

Employees of The Parish Church are expected to become Partners (our term for members) of the church, fully embracing the values, mission, and purpose of our church. Additionally, all employees of The Parish Church are expected to understand, affirm and adhere to our Affirmation of Faith, Bylaws, Culture Map, and other documents defining the beliefs, culture, and mission of The Parish.

Employees also possess the character qualifications of biblical leadership in the church. At a minimum, each employee must agree and aspire to maturity in these qualifications, invite the authority of church community and leaders as a means of growth in them, and pursue them humbly and faithfully by the power of the Holy Spirit. Please read Attributes of Leaders as Employees at The Parish for a greater description of cultural, character, and other aspects of joining our team at The Parish Church. 

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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS / INTEREST?
Interested candidates, please email your resume to jobs@dentonparish.com. If you have additional questions, please use the email provided.