Youth and Family Ministry Manager

Position

The Youth & Family Manager will take primary ownership of LSQ’s youth discipleship (6th–12th grade), while also contributing meaningfully to children’s ministry and family engagement.

Why This Role Matters

New York City shapes the world, and the youth of New York City will shape what comes next. At Redeemer LSQ, we believe kids, youth and family ministry is not just about helping students get through school. It’s about forming a generation of young men and women who know Jesus deeply, love His church, and are equipped to live with purpose in one of the most influential cities in the world.

Job Summary

• Serve as the primary point of contact and lead for LSQ’s youth discipleship ministry, working in close collaboration with the LSQ Director of Family Ministries.
• Build consistent, trust-based relationships with students outside of formal programming.
• Oversee logistics, curriculum, attendance, and parent communication for all LSQ Sunday Youth gatherings.
• Lead weekly youth gatherings, small groups, and one-on-one discipleship outside of Sundays.
• Develop and deliver gospel-centered, age-appropriate teaching for both large group gatherings and small group settings.
• Build genuine, ongoing relationships with middle and high school students—attending games, performances, and key life moments.
• Mentor students individually and in community, walking alongside them through questions of faith, identity, and calling.
• Lead Communicants Class, guiding students toward a deeper understanding of faith and meaningful participation in church membership.
• Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer youth leaders from the LSQ congregation.
• Invest in young adult volunteers, equipping them to disciple middle and high school students.
• Plan and execute weekly youth programming.
• Cultivate organic relationships with youth pastors and ministry leaders across New York City.
• Contribute ideas and creative solutions to support the long-term vision of family ministry at LSQ.

Qualifications

• Must embrace LSQ’s vision and have a gospel-oriented heart for New York City.
• Must be aligned with the core theological principles and ministry values of LSQ and the Presbyterian Church of America, including the Westminster Confession.
• Must have a deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Four-year undergraduate degree in theology, youth ministry, education, psychology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of ministry experience (volunteer or paid), with demonstrated leadership in youth ministry.
• Proven ability to teach the Bible, theology, and Christian discipleship to youth in large and small group settings.
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.
• Strong organizational, relational, and communication skills.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, leadership, pastoral, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with professionalism.
• Comfort navigating a complex organization and a dynamic, fast-paced ministry environment.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Planning Center (or similar database), social media, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid time off.
• Benefits, to include:
• Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums for employee-only coverage and nominal costs for dependent coverage.
• Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option.
• Fully paid Vision insurance premiums.
• 403b Retirement, plus company match.
• Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children.
• Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage.
• Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs.
• Transit / commuter benefit.
• Counseling benefit.