STUDENT PASTOR

About the role

The Student Pastor will provide vision and pastoral leadership for 6th–12th grade student ministry at the Downtown Campus. This includes casting and executing a discipleship-focused ministry strategy in alignment with Rivertree’s overall mission, leading a growing team of volunteers, and building the kinds of relationships with students and families that change lives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing engaging weekly programming for middle and high school students
• Recruiting, training, and investing in a passionate volunteer leadership team
• BUILDING deep, consistent relationships with students — in and outside of church programming
• PARTNERING with parents as the primary disciple-makers of their children
• COLLAPING with student staff across Rivertree’s campuses on shared events, retreats, and camps
• DELIVERING gospel-centered teaching during student gatherings and, occasionally, Sunday morning worship

Requirements

• Rivertree is looking for a leader whose faith is genuine — not just professional.
• You ARE Gospel-driven. Your love for Jesus is the foundation of your leadership, not a credential on your application.
• You ARE Relational and present. You show up for students — at games, in hallways, in hard conversations. You’re someone students and parents genuinely trust.
• You ARE a Builder and developer. You know how to recruit, equip, and inspire volunteers. You multiply your impact by developing others.
• You ARE Collaborative by nature. You thrive in a multi-campus environment and see other staff as partners, not competition.
• You ARE a Learner. You’re always growing, open to feedback, and hungry to get better at your craft.
• You ARE Productive and self-directed. You take initiative and follow through without needing to be managed closely.
• A college or seminary degree in student ministries, theology, or ministry leadership is preferred, along with proven experience leading and growing a student ministry.

Qualifications

• You LOVE students, you LOVE the local church, and you BELIEVE disciple-making is the most important work in the world.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Experience working with youth and families
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend responsibilities.

Application

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and a brief video introduction to employment@myrivertree.org. We would love to hear your story.