• Regular communications (verbal and computer) with the youth, parents, volunteers, church staff, and others.

• Organizing, planning, facilitating and participating in youth activities with a creative approach. This includes fun activities, retreats, mission trips, Bible studies, and worship in the life of JK.

• Develop 1:1 relationships with all youth and their families.

• Organizing and choosing Christian Education materials and learning approaches for youth. This responsibility includes Sunday School, Confirmation, and other youth activities.

• Managing fundraising activities and budget for youth programs.

The successful candidate would need to have the following experience and qualifications:

• Experience in Youth Ministry – connects with and relates well with youth and has worked in a large church youth ministry program that can take John Knox’s program to the next level.

• Organizational Skills -- Organized and also able to work with others, delegating tasks appropriately.

• Leadership Skills – has demonstrated leadership capabilities for leading a large group of youth and keeping them involved and excited.

• Exceptional Communication Skills – Verbal as well as Computer Skills to communicate with the youth, parents, staff, greater church, and other outside agencies.

• Christian Education – some previous Christian Education experience and background that is compatible with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

• Experience with, or openness to, non-traditional worship styles.

• Small Group Ministries – appreciates this emphasis in the life of our congregation.

The successful candidate would need to possess the following qualities:

• Personal Faith - Ability to lead the youth in their Spiritual growth and development.

• Christian Background - Personally experienced a loving Christian church and who knows the importance of a positive church relationship.

• Extraverted People Person – A high energy person that is selfmotivated and likes people and youth.

• Passion and Care of all Youth – A person that will care for all the youth and reach out to those who are on the fringe of the program, as well as those who are active.

• Maturity – A person that has life experiences and can relate to today’s youth environments.

For further information or to submit your resume, please contact Mandy Gentry in the church office at 864-244-0453 or e-mail her at mgentry@johnknoxpres.org .