Director of Youth Ministry in New York, New York at Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side

Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer West Side, you’ll help us as we live out a sacred call by Jesus to love our neighbors and heal our city. We are rooted in the gospel, renewed by worship, growing together as disciples, always welcoming people into community, innovating new ministry, and promoting God's shalom in the city. We are FOR NYC: creating space for our community, where people’s questions are valued, and where our neighbors are known, loved, and cared for.

Position: Director of WS Youth Ministry

Band: 7P

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Hours: Full-timeDepartment: Youth

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000/ year

Reports to: Sr. Dir of Family Ministries

Date: Summer 2026

Position Summary

The Director of West Side Youth is a key leader at Redeemer West Side, providing vision, leadership, and discipleship opportunities for middle-school and high-school youth, as well as support and partnership for parents. Working alongside the Senior Director of Family Ministry and the broader pastoral team, the Director provides pastoral care and helps shape a ministry culture that is thoughtful, welcoming, and deeply rooted in the life of the church. West Side Youth is uniquely designed for the rhythms of center-city life, serving as a dynamic and engaging community where youth from multiple churches can build meaningful relationships, encounter the Gospel, and experience a strong sense of belonging.

Job Description

Youth MinistryVision | Implement and own the vision for discipleship of youth through young adulthood under the direction of the Sr Director of Family Ministry Youth | Active leadership of WS Youth, cultivating a vibrant, growing, and spiritually grounded youth ministry in Manhattan.Develop programming, curriculum, and discipleship opportunities that are Gospel-centered, joyful, and outward-facingFoster a welcoming and engaging community where youth are known, valued, and cared for, especially those on the marginsRecruit, train, galvanize, and retain volunteers to serve effectively and relationally Teach regularly and disciple youth through authentic, Christ-centered relationshipsWork alongside the Youth Ministry Manager(s) to assist in planning and leading events and service opportunitiesBuild meaningful connections with volunteers, youth, and families both within and beyond RedeemerBuild relationships with other youth leaders within the community and networkDevelop and implement ministry policies, procedures, and systems that support healthy, safe, and effective ministry operations.Demonstrate an understanding of the unique pressures, pace, and cultural realities of growing up in New York City, with the ability to relate to and thoughtfully disciple NYC teens in the midst of their everyday livesFamilies/Parents | Partner closely with the Senior Director of Family Ministries to support and equip families of middle and high school youth.Encourage and equip parents as they help their youth follow Jesus amid the unique pressures of adolescence and city lifeProvide pastoral support, guidance, and care to volunteers, parents and familiesVolunteers | Recruit, train, care for, and lead volunteers, fostering a healthy and engaged volunteer culture that supports the vision and mission of the ministryIntegration | Lead our entire congregation in a vision to fulfill their baptismal vows to support parents in the Christian nurture of their teen children. CareSupport | Care, counseling, and discipleship, with special emphasis on volunteers, youth and familiesEvangelism | Outreach and evangelism to the broader neighborhood, welcoming youth and others who have questions about Christianity Leadership and DevelopmentProvide healthy, Christ-centered leadership to the West Side Youth staff team by cultivating a culture of collaboration, growth, encouragement, and excellence.Supervise, mentor, and develop WS Youth staff and interns, helping them grow both professionally and spirituallyAbility to effectively manage and communicate across multiple constituencies, including youth, parents, volunteers, staff, and church leadershipFoster a healthy team culture marked by trust, communication, creativity, and shared missionEquip staff members to lead effectively within their individual areas of responsibility while working collaboratively as a unified ministry teamProvide regular coaching, encouragement, feedback, theological guidance, and accountability to help staff thrive and succeed in their rolesIdentify opportunities for leadership development and help raise up future ministry leaders within the churchSupport staff in creating sustainable ministry rhythms that promote long-term health and effectivenessOversee and manage the West Side Youth budget, ensuring responsible stewardship and alignment with ministry priorities and goals.Devotion | Consistent prayer, individually and as staffRWS Staff | Actively participate in staff gatheringsQualificationsAligned with the core theological principles of Redeemer West Side and the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA), including the Westminster ConfessionUndergraduate degree required. Plus, a Master's Degree in ministry, theology, or a related fieldPassion for and 3-5+ years of experience leading ministries for youth, children, and familiesEnergetic, fun, outgoing, and able to draw youthStrong gathering ability to take the initiative to recruit volunteersPrevious experience building systems and setting programmingWisdom and discernment to advise on complex family dynamics and issuesAble to navigate and affirm a city-positive approach to ministry in New York CityMust be a dependable team player and self-starter Engaging, encouraging, experienced, and wise in individual pastoral responsibilitiesProven ability to navigate interpersonal relationshipsExcellent written and spoken communication skillsStrong project management, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsDemonstrate flexibility and a willingness to work within the unique rhythms of ministry life, including evenings, weekends, and nontraditional hours common to serving youth and families in New York CityAbility to work collaboratively and interface with other ministries and congregationsAgreement with Redeemer West Side staff policies, including the intellectual property policy

Full-time members of the Redeemer West Side team, are offered competitive salaries, paid time off, and benefits, to include:

Fully paid Medical Plan PremiumsShared cost PPO Medical Plan OptionFully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan optionFully paid Vision insurance premiums403b Retirement, plus company contributionRedeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insuranceVoluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and childrenRedeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverageOptional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costsTransit / commuter benefitCounseling benefit

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.

Use of Hiring TechnologyAs part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluating skills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.

While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation, and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated Employment Decision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews, and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.