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Youth Director Vineyard Church North Phoenix — Glendale, AZ vineyardnorthphoenix.com About Vineyard Church North Phoenix At Vineyard Church North Phoenix, everybody’s welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything is possible. We’re an established mega-church community in Glendale, AZ, gathering for weekend services (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9:15am & 11am) and serving our neighbors through our Food & Clothing Bank, Medical Clinic, and more. We’re looking for a creative, story-driven coordinator to help us tell the story of what God is doing in our church. Position Summary The Youth Director provides leadership, organization, and pastoral care support for VCNP’s 6-12 Grade ministry. This role focuses on building a healthy, consistent, and welcoming environment where students can grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and take next steps toward discipleship. Reports to: Next Gen Pastor Directs: Youth Coordinator (full time), Youth Admin Assistant (part time) Coordinates with: Grade Leaders (23+ volunteers), Key Responsibilities 1. Weekly Youth Ministry Leadership -Coordinate and oversee weekly youth gatherings -Plan gatherings that include worship, teaching, discussion, and community-building -Ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for students -Maintain consistent communication with students and families 2. Volunteer Leadership & Development -Identify, Recruit, Train, Deploy, Monitor, and Nurture (IRTDMN) youth volunteers -Foster a healthy volunteer culture marked by faithfulness, teachability, and consistency -Lead regular volunteer touchpoints and team meetings -Partner with church leadership to identify and develop emerging leaders 3. Student Discipleship & Care -Build relational connections with students through presence and accessibility -Provide appropriate pastoral care alongside supervising pastors -Encourage participation in church-wide discipleship pathways and events -Help students transition into Young Adult ministry upon graduation 4. Ministry Administration -Manage weekly logistics including schedules, communication, supplies, and planning -Coordinate events such as camps, connection nights, and special gatherings -Maintain attendance tracking and follow-up systems -Collaborate with Communications for promotion and parent communication 5. Integration into Church Life -Partner with Vineyard Kids, Young Adults, and Weekend Services teams -Help students serve and engage in the broader church community -Support alignment between Youth Ministry and VCNP’s discipleship vision 6. Anything else assigned by your supervisor Qualifications -Demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and alignment with the beliefs and values of VCNP -Prior experience serving in youth ministry, or similar -Experience working with or leading volunteers strongly preferred -Proven reliability and ability to follow through on responsibilities and commitments -Ability to work under supervision and within an established ministry vision and leadership structure -Strong interpersonal maturity and appropriate judgment when working with students and families -Must pass a background check and comply with all VCNP safety and child protection policies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Ability to plan, organize, and execute weekly youth gatherings and ministry events -Strong administrative and organizational skills, including scheduling, communication, and follow-up -Ability to recruit, coordinate, and manage volunteer teams -Effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, volunteers, and staff -Proficiency with basic digital tools (email, planning software, church database systems, and communication platforms) -Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced ministry environment -Ability to follow established ministry vision, policies, and safety procedures with consistency and attention to detail Employment Details Position Type: Full-time Location: On-site, Glendale, AZ Schedule: Includes weekend service presence (Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9:15am & 11am) and flexibility for evening/event coverage Compensation: $23/hr To apply, please email James Moscardini: [email protected]