Quest Teens Director
Christ Church · Rockaway, NJ · 6 mo ago
Management$60k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
Join Our Team at Christ Church! Position: Quest Teens Director (Rockaway Campus)
About the role
At Christ Church, every role matters — because every team member matters. When you join our staff, you’re not just taking a job; you’re stepping into a calling where your work directly impacts the next generation and our mission of “Uniting People to God and People to People.”
Responsibilities
- Lead with vision: Be the spark that sets the tone for Quest Teens!
- Disciple students: Step into the lives of teens with messages that are biblically solid, culturally relevant, and unforgettable.
- Plan unforgettable events: Think epic retreats, high-energy conferences, and mission trips that ignite faith and create lasting memories.
- Develop leaders: You won’t do this alone — you’ll raise up an army of passionate adult leaders and student leaders, equipping them to step into their God-given gifts and lead with confidence.
- Keep things running smoothly: Behind the scenes, you’ll steward budgets, track wins, and keep logistics on point so the ministry can grow wider, deeper, and stronger.
- Partner with families & schools: You’ll champion parents with resources and encouragement, and you’ll take Christ Church into schools, clubs, and campus ministries so students know we’re with them wherever they are.
- Ensure safety & care: Most of all, you’ll create a safe, welcoming environment where every student feels seen, valued, and loved — and where leaders are equipped to respond with wisdom, compassion, and courage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s in Ministry/Theology, Education, or Nonprofit Leadership a plus)
- 3–5 years of student ministry or program leadership experience (multi-site/large church preferred)
Qualifications
- Biblical Communication: You’re a skilled teacher and communicator who can make biblical truth both faithful and relevant to today’s culture.
- Leadership & Development: You have a proven ability to recruit, equip, and care for volunteers, fostering growth and ownership in ministry.
- Relational Strength: You build genuine connections with teens, parents, and leaders through empathy, clarity, and approachability.
- Strategic Thinking: You bring vision and structure to ministry planning, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Discipleship & Mentorship: You understand how to develop student leaders, guide faith formation, and provide pastoral care in practical ways.
- Flexibility & Presence: You’re adaptable and ready to serve during evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life and accidental insurance
- Generous paid time off to rest and recharge
- Generous paid time off to rest and recharge
- Generous paid time off to rest and recharge
- Generous paid time off to rest and recharge
Pay
$60,000.00 Annually to $70,000.00 Annually