Position Description Interim Director of Youth Ministry First ...

Position Description
Interim Director of Youth Ministry
First Presbyterian Church - Allentown, PA.
1. REASON FOR POSITION
First Presbyterian Church’s Associate Pastor with Youth and Young Adults will be on a
sabbatical leave from June 29 – October 25, 2009. In order to keep our Youth Ministry
Program functioning and vital during this time period, an Interim Director of Youth Ministry
will be hired to assume most of the responsibilities of the Associate Pastor with Youth and
Young Adults.
If necessary, this position could be divided into two positions – an Interim Director of Youth
Ministry (Summer) serving from May 19-August 12 and an Interim Director of Youth
Ministry (Fall) serving from August 3-November 1.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Interim Director of Youth Ministry will:
a. Assume primary responsibility for the oversight and administration of all Youth
Ministry Programs during the interim period.
b. Serve as the primary supervisor of four Summer Interns once the Associate Pastor
with Youth and Young Adults begins his sabbatical leave. The Interim Director of
Youth Ministry will share leadership responsibilities in the Summer Intern
Orientation Program with the Associate Pastor with Youth and Young Adults and
have primary responsibility for both mid-summer and end of summer evaluations of
the Summer Interns. The Interim Director of Youth Ministry will also be responsible
for leading weekly staff meetings with the Summer Interns for ongoing evaluation
and planning of the Summer Youth Ministry Program. The Interim Director of Youth
Ministry will address and resolve any performance or other problems that arise with
the Summer Interns while they are on staff.
c. Attend and be the primary leader for all major Summer Youth Ministry Programs
including, but not limited to, Jr. and Sr. High Workcamps, Jr. High Tubing Trip, Sr.
High Beach Retreat and the End of Summer Celebration.
d. Participate in several Summer Youth Ministry Programs each week. Specific
programs and responsibilities will be negotiated in advance with the Summer Interns.
e. Serve as the primary leader for the beginning of the 2009-2010 Confirmation Class.
This will include conducting one-on-one Initial Conferences with Confirmands and
their parents in August, Sunday morning class leadership beginning September 13,
2009, primary leadership for the Fall Confirmation Class Retreat on September 18-
20, 2009, and coordination of the work of the Confirmation Class Advisors.
f. Assist the Youth Ministry Committee in recruiting, training and recognizing the
volunteer leadership needed for all Youth Ministry Programs.
g. Monitor all finances related to the Youth Ministry Program and be responsible for
keeping these expenses within the budgeted amount. The church’s Financial
Administrator will assist with this responsibility.

h. Serve as the church staff resource person to/for the Christian Education Committee
(along with the Director of Children’s Ministry and Director of Adult Education
Ministry) and the Youth Ministry Committee.
i. Serve as an advocate for youth ministry to the church staff and, as appropriate, to the
entire church family.
j. At the invitation of the Pastoral Staff, participate periodically in Sunday morning
worship leadership.
k. Participate in the weekly meetings of the church staff and any meetings of the Youth
Ministry Committee and Christian Education Committee that take place during the
period of employment unless unavailable due to Youth Ministry program conflicts.
l. Report to and accept direction from the Pastoral Staff and, ultimately, the Session
through its Staff Committee.
m. Help transition the Associate Pastor with Youth and Young Adults back into the
Youth Ministry program the week of October 25, 2009.
n. Prepare by the final week of employment a written evaluation of the Summer
Interns’ performance and the Summer Youth Ministry Program as well as a written
compilation of the Summer Intern’s evaluation of the Summer Youth Ministry
Program and review it with the Associate Pastor with Youth and Young Adults.
3. CHARACTERISTICS
The Interim Director of Youth Ministry shall demonstrate:
a. A deep personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to his
church.
b. An understanding of and commitment to the Reformed Tradition and the
Presbyterian Church (USA).
c. A commitment to and love for all of God’s people with special interest for youth who
have completed grades six through twelve.
d. An ability to serve as a team player on a large church staff, particularly with the
Director of Children’s Ministry, Director of Adult Education Ministry, and the Youth
Ministry Committee.
4. QUALIFICATIONS
The Interim Director of Youth Ministry shall possess the following qualifications:
a. Preferably a Master of Divinity degree (ordination preferred, but not required) or
Master of Arts degree in Christian Education.
b. Full-time or part-time staff experience in the Youth Ministry Program of one or more
churches.
c. Familiarity with computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher.
5. TERMS OF SERVICE AND COMPENSATION
a. The Interim Director of Youth Ministry will serve from May 19 – November 1, 2009.

. The Interim Director of Youth Ministry will be a 40-hour a week temporary
employee of First Presbyterian Church, recognizing that the demands of ministry
necessitate a flexible schedule. Daily hours will vary to meet program and informal
gathering needs.
c. The total stipend for this position is negotiable based on education and experience
and will be paid in equal installments every other Friday.
d. All job-related mileage (not commuting) will be compensated at $0.55 per mile, not
to exceed a predetermined amount during the time of employment. Additionally,
mileage will be reimbursed for one round trip from home or school to Allentown, not
to exceed $350.
e. Personal expenses incurred to carry out any Youth Ministry program will be
reimbursed at cost, but cannot exceed a predetermined cumulative amount.
f. The church will pay all costs incurred to participate in youth events (such as
registration fees and meals).
g. If required, room will be provided with a member(s) of the congregation at no
cost to the Interim Director of Youth Ministry. The Interim Director of Youth
Ministry will, however, be responsible for the cost of their food during the time of
employment. Specific arrangements will be negotiated between the Interim
Director of Youth Ministry and their host.
For More Information And/Or An Application, Contact:
The Rev. Stephen T. Emick
Associate Pastor with Youth and Young Adults
First Presbyterian Church
3231 Tilghman Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104
(610) 395-3781 * www.fpcallentown.org * ste@fpcallentown.org
Application Deadline: March 15, 2009
1-28-09