Youth Ministry High School Manager

TITLE: Youth Ministry High School Manager
BAND:
6
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
HOURS:
Full-time
DEPARTMENT:
Youth Ministry
SALARY:
$75,000 - $78,000 /year
REPORTS TO:
Youth Ministry Director
DATE:
Summer 2026
Position Summary
The West Side (WS) Youth Ministry Manager  is a core member of the Youth Ministry team, with the primary responsibility for leading our High School Ministry. This individual also contributes to the overall development of West Side Youth (grades 6-12). This is a wonderful opportunity for someone transitioning from volunteer to professional ministry, taking experience and education and applying it in a practical environment.
West Side Youth is focused on sharing Christ’s transforming message with all NYC youth in a place where they will be seen, heard, respected, and valued. West Side Youth is a relational community that meets youth where they are at through authentic, discipling relationships. Our goal is to equip and empower youth to know God, become disciples of Jesus Christ, and to be released into their God-given talents, gifts, and callings.
Responsibilities with high school ministry
Under the leadership of the Youth Director, help create and lead theologically grounded, culturally relevant, and engaging discipleship environments for high school youth through large groups, small groups, Bible studies, social events, and outreach opportunities.
Build meaningful relationships with youth and volunteers by providing spiritual encouragement, mentorship, prayer, and consistent relational presence both within and outside ministry programming.
Support the broader mission of West Side Youth by assisting with outreach initiatives, parent meetings, family ministry events, retreats, mission trips, and other key discipleship experiences.
Responsibilities with the youth ministry team
Collaborate with the Director and Sr. Manager to align ministry programming with the vision of West Side Youth, helping develop long-term ministry goals, discipleship strategies, and family ministry integration.
Oversee and execute the administrative, logistical, and operational needs of the ministry, including communication, scheduling, volunteer onboarding, event coordination, reporting, budgeting support, database management, and compliance with church safety policies.
Help plan, coordinate, and improve West Side Youth programming and events throughout the year—including retreats, mission trips, outreach events, and social gatherings—while maintaining an engaging ministry presence both in-person and online.
Responsibilities with the Redeemer West Side Staff team
Participate in regular RWS staff meetings, trainings and events
Regularly worship at Redeemer West Side on Sunday mornings to allow for congregation interaction
Update the RWS ministry calendar
Liaise with the RWS Communications Manager regarding WSY events
Liaise with RWS Ops and Events staff regarding WSY programming and events
Timely communication on internal platforms (Slack, Asana, Tallie, etc.)
Actively attend Redeemer West Side, pursuing meaningful involvement in the life of the church and working toward membership
Qualifications
:

Available to work evenings, weekends, and a flexible ministry schedule
Passion for Redeemer’s vision and serving youth and families in NYC
Committed to the Gospel and the theology of the Reformed faith
Undergraduate degree or equivalent ministry experience preferred
Mature Christian character with integrity, humility, adaptability, and a teachable spirit
Strong team player who thrives in dynamic environments and handles confidential information with care
Able to serve and connect well within a culturally and socio-economically diverse community
Willing to embrace all aspects of youth ministry, including behind-the-scenes responsibilities
Demonstrate 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 City
Skills/Experience:

Excellent communication, service and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to teach Bible, theology, and Christian discipleship
to youth and adults
Minimum of 2 years experience (volunteer or paid) participating in children’s, youth, or college ministry
Established ability to speak before large and small groups with poise and enthusiasm
Confirmed understanding of adolescent development including youth’s educational, social, and developmental needs
Demonstrated ability to creatively plan and execute programs and events along with strong time management
Experience managing volunteers under supervision
Preferred
:
Proficiency with Google Workplace
and MSOffice
(Excel, Word, PowerPoint
), Asana, Slack database
and social networking applications
Exp
e
rience in social justice ministry
CPR, AED, First Aid, and/or Safe from Harm certification
Full-time members of the Redeemer West Side 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
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 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.