NextGen Lynnhaven Middle School Director
REPORTS TO: NextGen Lead Students Director
qualifications:
Must have the love of Jesus for students
A life that exhibits a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
A history of training and mentoring by seasoned student ministry leaders
Be able to use and have a passion for the “Orange” strategy in ministry and programming
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Provide relevant, interesting, creative, and appropriate programming skills—large groups, small groups, worship team
Place high value on quality of production – décor, music, setting, feel, background music, staging, food, etc. and have the ability, creativity, and leadership to execute
The ability to recruit, train and equip volunteers
Ability to care for parents and families of students while also connecting, partnering, and equipping them to parent their child
Experience in team building, vision casting, leading small groups, parents and volunteer teams
Must be a team player; able to work well with the people within this ministry, as well as the other ministries and staff
Must relate well with a diverse groups of students
Strong technical skills—with computers, sound, lighting
Self motivated and flexible with strong organizational skills
Need a high energy level and the physical ability to be active with students participating in activities and trips
Four-year degree is required
general responsibilities:
Develop, administrate, and direct the Lynnhaven Middle School ministries in line with a multi- campus perspective.
Facilitate use of Orange Strategy while implementing multiple different curriculums
Write the content (sermons and small group questions) of middle school curriculum well in advance to when it will be utilized
Cast vision and set goals in line with ministry plan
Collaborate with Phase Directors and Multi-Campus Team to determine and plan calendar and content.
Lead teams of volunteers representing Production, Small Groups, Set-up/tear-down, and Guest Services for each service at the Lynnhaven Campus
Build teams of volunteers using NextGen Volunteer Process.
Recruit, manage, train, and schedule Middle School volunteers for Lynnhaven Campus.
Encourage, empower and equip ministry teams and leaders.
Equip and empower students to serve within their ministries and beyond
Lead/attend team building, planning and training meetings.
Partner with families in providing pastoral care and resources.
Participate in and facilitate NextGen events.
Know and adhere to policies and procedures.
Participate in program evaluations.
Facilitate communication between campuses, families and NextGen.
Create a safe environment that facilitates the objectives of the program.
Manage budget/expenditures with responsibility and integrity.
Maintain meeting schedules and calendar.
Perform other departmental tasks as assigned.
Utilize individual gifts and talents (ex: speaking, curriculum, etc.)
Prioritize and pursue his/her own relationship with Jesus Christ as a model to the rest of the staff.
Know, understand and pray for our vision of more grace changed lives.
A heart to grow the ministry grow numerically and in depth spiritually
Connect with schools to partner, support, and develop relationships with faculty and students
If we are successful, students will develop a faith of their own and be prepared for a lifetime of ministry & influence.
Full Time Position