General Information

Job Title:

Director of Youth Ministries: Alexandria Presbyterian Church

Job Description:

The Director of Youth Ministries (DoY) develops and sustains APC’s ministry to youth, inside and outside of APC, who are in 6th through 12th grade. They work with both adult and youth leadership volunteers, as well as the Elder for Youth, in leading, equipping, discipling, shepherding, and evangelism in our youth ministries. This is a full-time position (40-50 hours/week including Sunday activities) and includes benefits. Please see the full job description here.

Position Qualifications:

Expectations/Required Qualities:
A. Exhibits passionate love for Christ that consistently reveals itself through Godly obedience,
personal devotion, worship, and prayer life.
B. Has a deep love for Christ’s church and his people, and is a shepherd of God’s people (John 10,
Acts 20:28-31).
C. Exhibits a distinct call and multi-year commitment to youth ministry.
D. Needs a proven track record of sound character and effective leadership.
E. Values personal growth in repentance and faith, theological understanding, best practices in
ministry and pursues accountability beyond Staff.
F. Committed to continual improvement both personally, professionally, and of ministries.
G. Develops and maintains excellent communication with officers, staff, the congregation, and
especially with youth.
H. Commitment to handle sensitive matters in the strictest confidence and biblically resolves
conflict.
I. Exhibits strong multi-task competency and administrative skills.
J. Operates in loco parentis with youth at ministry events.
K. Self-motivated, proactive, and self-directed.
L. Winsome, gentle, organized and able to prioritize multiple competing tasks following through
to completion.
M. Ability to work as part of a team.
N. Demonstrates a close working relationship with the Executive Director of Ministries and the
Senior Pastor.
O. A current member or is willing to become a member of Alexandria Presbyterian Church.

Desired Qualities, but not required:
A. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an appropriate field related to youth and/or ministry.
B. At least five years of experience (or equivalent education, training, and experience) working
with youth, preferably in a ministry setting.

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Alexandria Presbyterian Church

Contact Name & Contact Info

(703) 683-3348
matthew.coombs@alexandriapres.org

Industry

Church

Denomination

Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

City, State

Alexandria, VA

Description of Organization

Alexandria Presbyterian Church (APC) is a welcoming community of believers, rejoicing in the gospel, transformed by its power, and responding with grateful hearts in service to our God and world. We long to taste the glory of God in such an astonishing way that the city of Alexandria will be drawn to the majesty and mercy of our great God. It is our desire that our worship will serve as an authentic model to our city of the possibilities for transformation of individuals, families, and a city encountering the glory and grace of God.

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