Job opening: Director of Youth Ministries


  • Director of Youth Ministries (Part time, 10 Hours/Weekly)

    Life on the Vine (LOV) is seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministries to help nurture a small but growing community of middle and high school students (currently ~8–10 students, ages 12–18) as they grow into a faith that is thoughtful, rooted, and truly their own.


    We are looking for someone who loves Jesus, enjoys walking alongside young people, and is energized by creating spaces where youth can explore faith with honesty, curiosity, and belonging.


    This is a 10-hour/week position at $25/hour, with flexibility in scheduling. We prefer that regular youth gatherings take place on Sunday afternoons, but exact rhythms can be shaped collaboratively with youth and families.

  • Role overview

    The Director of Youth Ministries will:

    • Regularly attend worship at Life on the Vine
    • Cultivate a welcoming, spiritually grounded space for youth (ages ~12–18)
    • Facilitate youth gatherings (ages ~12–18) approximately 2×/month (The summer months often have a different rhythm which can be shaped collaboratively with the youth volunteers, youth, parents, and Director of YM)
    • Help youth develop rhythms of prayer, scripture engagement, and spiritual practices
    • Create space for honest questions, doubt, and exploration
    • Encourage a faith that is lived outwardly through love of neighbor and justice
    • Coordinate with a small volunteer team so leadership is shared
    • Oversee the monthly All-Age Worship service (first Sundays) in collaboration with the pastors of the church, helping involve youth in leadership and shaping intergenerational worship elements that engage all ages
    • Begin to develop relationships with Junior Vines (5th-8th graders) by planning and leading social gatherings for this age group (3 Summer Gatherings; Every other month gatherings during the school year)

  • Who We are looking for

    A good candidate would have:

    • Some biblical or theological training (college-level is sufficient)
    • Experience in youth ministry or a desire to be mentored while practicing youth ministry
    • Alignment with LOV’s theological posture and inclusive commitments
    • Comfort facilitating conversation rather than lecturing
    • A warm, grounded, non-anxious presence with youth
    • Creativity in shaping meaningful gatherings with a small group

  • To apply

    Please send a short introduction and resume to:

    [email protected]


    We are happy to talk with candidates who are exploring a call to ministry, in the process of receiving ministerial training at a Christian institution, and/or want a supportive, mentoring environment.