Youth and Family Ministry Manager

POSITION: Youth and Family Ministry Manager, Redeemer Presbyterian Church Lincoln Square (LSQ)
DEPARTMENT:
LSQ Family Ministries
REPORTS TO:
LSQ Director of Family Ministries
START DATE:
August 1, 2026
HOURS WORKED:
Full-time (must be able to work Sundays and occasional evenings/weekends for events, as required)
BAND:
6
WAGE RANGE:
$65,000-$75,000/ year
FLSA:
Exempt
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
New York City shapes the world, and the youth of New York City will shape what comes next.
At Redeemer LSQ, we believe kids, youth and family ministry is not just about helping students get through school. It’s about forming a generation of young men and women who know Jesus deeply, love His church, and are equipped to live with purpose in one of the most influential cities in the world.
The Youth & Family Manager sits at the intersection of three vital ministry areas: youth, children, and family. This role is both relational and operational, deeply invested in students and families while keeping the day-to-day ministry running with joy and excellence.
JOB SUMMARY
The Youth & Family Manager will take primary ownership of LSQ’s youth discipleship (6th–12th grade), while also contributing meaningfully to children’s ministry and family engagement. This is a mid-level ministry role for a proven practitioner who is ready to lead, not just assist, while continuing to grow under the vision and leadership of Redeemer LSQ. This role is structured around three areas of responsibility:
Youth Ministry (6th–12th grade) — 60%
Children’s Ministry (Infant–5th grade) — 20%
Family Engagement — 20%
JOB DESCRIPTION
YOUTH MINISTRY — 6th–12th Grade (60%)
The Youth & Family Manager will serve as the primary point of contact and lead for LSQ’s youth discipleship ministry, working in close collaboration with the LSQ Director of Family Ministries.
LSQ Youth
Plan and facilitate community building events that foster genuine friendship and belonging among LSQ youth
Build consistent, trust-based relationships with students outside of formal programming
Oversee logistics, curriculum, attendance, and parent communication for all LSQ Sunday Youth gatherings
Lead weekly youth gatherings, small groups, and one-on-one discipleship outside of Sundays
Develop and deliver gospel-centered, age-appropriate teaching for both large group gatherings and small group settings
Student Discipleship
Build genuine, ongoing relationships with middle and high school students—attending games, performances, and key life moments
Mentor students individually and in community, walking alongside them through questions of faith, identity, and calling
Lead Communicants Class, guiding students toward a deeper understanding of faith and meaningful participation in church membership
Leadership Development
Recruit, train, and shepherd volunteer youth leaders from the LSQ congregation
Invest in young adult volunteers, equipping them to disciple middle and high school students
Conduct regular one-on-ones and community-building gatherings with volunteers
Ensure all volunteers are screened, trained, and compliant with LSQ child safety policies
Programming & Events
Plan and execute weekly youth programming
Coordinate LSQ student participation in retreats, mission trips, service projects, and events
Organize and lead opportunities for students to love and serve New York City
Family & Parent Engagement
Build trust-based relationships with the parents of youth students
Conduct one-on-one meetings with parents and assist in organizing parenting workshops
Maintain consistent communication with families regarding youth events, invites, and registrations
City-Wide Youth Coalition
Cultivate organic relationships with youth pastors and ministry leaders across New York City
Represent LSQ in the broader gospel-centered youth ministry ecosystem of the city
Explore and help develop the vision for a city-wide youth coalition, a collaborative network of NYC youth leaders united around the gospel
Identify opportunities for shared events, resource-sharing, and mutual encouragement across church communities
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY — Infant–5th Grade (20%)
The Youth & Family Manager will contribute meaningfully to LSQ’s children’s ministry, taking on focused areas of responsibility in support of the broader team led by the Director of Family Formation.
Sunday Coordination
Assist with execution of logistics, curriculum, classroom management, attendance, and parent communication for LSQ children’s programming
Rotate periodically with children’s ministry staff to take the lead on Sunday morning management and setup
Maintain a welcoming and safe environment for children and families
Administration support as needed
Support database management (Planning Center), including check-ins and attendance tracking
Participate in planning and leading VBS
FAMILY & CHURCH-WIDE INTEGRATION (20%)
The Youth & Family Manager will play a key role in building a culture where families across all ministry areas feel welcomed, known, and equipped to grow as disciples—at church and at home.
Community Building
Actively work to integrate families into the broader life of the LSQ congregation—building bridges between children’s, youth, and adult ministries so families experience the church as one unified community
Assist in planning and executing seasonal programs, family events, and community-building activities across LSQ
Help create environments where families experience genuine belonging and are drawn deeper into the life of the church
Collaborate with the Family Ministry team on cross-ministry events and initiatives
Parent Discipleship & Resources
Provide resources and support for parents in their role as primary disciplers of their children
Assist in leading or facilitating parent workshops, small groups, and informational gatherings
Build relationships with families, serving as a point of pastoral care and connection
Vision & Strategic Contribution
Contribute ideas and creative solutions to support the long-term vision of family ministry at LSQ
Participate in weekly family ministry meetings to set goals and refine strategies
Collaborate across ministry departments to ensure alignment with LSQ’s broader mission
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Must embrace LSQ’s vision and have a gospel-oriented heart for New York City
Must be aligned with the core theological principles and ministry values of LSQ and the Presbyterian Church of America, including the Westminster Confession
Must have a deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Four-year undergraduate degree in theology, youth ministry, education, psychology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3–5 years of ministry experience (volunteer or paid), with demonstrated leadership in youth ministry
Proven ability to teach the Bible, theology, and Christian discipleship to youth in large and small group settings
Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
Strong organizational, relational, and communication skills
Preferred
Graduate work in theology, counseling, or a related field
Experience with urban or multicultural ministry contexts
Curriculum development experience
Previous public speaking and teaching experience in varied group sizes
Familiarity with child safety policies and best practices in family ministry
WHO YOU ARE
Relational and warm—someone students and families genuinely want to be around
Humble and teachable, eager to learn and grow while leading with confidence
An initiator who takes ownership without needing to be asked
Pastoral and practical—able to provide care and also keep the ministry running well
A creative problem-solver with strong follow-through on administrative details
Emotionally mature, professional, and resilient in a dynamic urban ministry environment
Deeply committed to the local church and its role in the flourishing of New York City
SKILLS
Excellent organizational, leadership, pastoral, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with professionalism
Comfort navigating a complex organization and a dynamic, fast-paced ministry environment
Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Planning Center (or similar database), social media, and Adobe Creative Suite
Full-time members of the Redeemer Lincoln Square team, are offered competitive salaries, paid time off, and benefits, to include:
Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums for employee-only coverage and nominal costs for dependent coverage
Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option
Fully paid Vision insurance premiums
403b Retirement, plus company match
Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance
Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
Transit / commuter benefit
Counseling benefit
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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 Technology
As 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.

Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer Lincoln Square, you’ll help build a great city and bring personal conversion, community formation, social justice, and cultural renewal to New York City and, through it, the world. We are FOR NYC; and a church that is not for ourselves, but for others, where our community is known, loved and cared for, and that values questions and the people who ask them.