Anywhere Menlo Church has a rich history that dates back to 1873, when thirteen men and women founded Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. Since then, we have benefitted from many people who have come before us and sacrificially given their time, talent and resources for the generations to come. After over a century of effective ministry to the community, the congregation voted to become part of the ECO denomination in 2014. Since then we have planted several campuses and continue to adapt and follow the Lord’s leading as we strive to reach our community for Jesus.
As the Saratoga campus continues to grow (and absorbs the San Jose campus), we are excited to welcome a new Student Director to reach the students and families of this area. The campus is strategically located directly across from Saratoga High School, providing an incredible opportunity to build relationships and reach out to lost students.
Student Ministries is the greatest opportunity at Menlo Church, and in many ways it is a startup ministry where there is a core group of younger students, and a dedicated group of core leaders. They are a highly relational ministry with small groups that support their weekly programming. They value students being part of the larger church by encouraging them to serve on volunteer teams and worship with the rest of the church on Sunday mornings.
The Director of Student Ministries will work with the Campus Pastor and other staff to cast vision, implement programming and services, and inspire others to love and follow Jesus more deeply. The Director of Student Ministries will focus on recruiting, training, shepherding, and developing student leaders and adult volunteers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work as a cohesive unit with our Saratoga campus team.
Responsible for gathering high capacity volunteers and equipping them for ministry in the church. Recognize talents and gifts and mentor and coach through the leadership pipeline. Lead, encourage, and develop volunteers through 1:1 or large group interactions.
As directed by the Campus Pastor, work with the Saratoga campus staff to plan and execute events and services to reach our community.
Implement the Menlo Students strategy that draws middle and high school students to Menlo Church and launches them into a lifetime of faith in Jesus Christ.
Partner with parents in the spiritual development of their students.
Responsible for the safety of all students. Work with the Campus Administrator to ensure adult leaders are screened, participate in mandated trainings, and maintain healthy boundaries.
Shepherd and develop student leaders.
Oversee Student Ministry Life Groups that are split by gender and led by adult volunteers.
Oversee weekly student gatherings.
Establish and build positive working relationships with staff and administrators at Saratoga High School. Find a mutually beneficial way to be a physical presence on campus.
As needed, meet with the Central NextGen team and Student Ministry Directors from other locations to support one another and own ad hoc projects.
Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and intelligently delegate.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships by actively living out and championing our staff values of being humble, hopeful, and gritty.
Additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Campus Pastor, Saratoga.
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