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Director of Youth Ministries

Posted: April 25, 2025

Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration seeks a disciple of Jesus Christ with a love for the Christian formation of youth to serve as Director of Youth Ministries (DYM). The position is part-time (25 hours/week) and reports directly to the Associate Rector for Formation.

Transfiguration is a dynamic and inclusive church of 1,100 members located in far north Dallas. Our mission is to seek and serve Christ in all persons, and we strive to live out our faith in works of mercy and love. In recent years, the youth ministry of Transfiguration includes over 50 involved students in middle and high school (an average of 20 on Sunday morning and 25 at our midweek “Crossover” program). Youth are involved in worship, outreach, and welcoming ministries, and they are loved and respected by the wider parish. In coming years, we hope to build on the current health of the ministry to draw in even more youth to Sunday and Wednesday programs, grow our Confirmation and pilgrimage participation, and expand our Christ-centered compassionate witness to the wider world.

The role of the Director of Youth Ministries includes:

1. Direct Sunday morning youth formation (select curricula, prepare spaces, lead volunteers)
2. Direct Wednesday evening program (“Crossover”), which offers a faith-filled respite for busy and stressed youth
3. Develop additional special events and programs to cultivate active faith among the youth, grow their understanding of the Church, and support their overall formation as disciples (e.g. pilgrimage, outreach events, lock-ins, retreats)
4. Recruit, equip, and lead a team of 10+ volunteers
5. Facilitate strong communication with parents and volunteers, and partner with the staff to communicate to the wider parish
6. Provide first-line pastoral care to all youth, in collaboration with the clergy team.
7. Ensure that Safe Church guidelines are observed for all events, to preserve the safety and well-being of youth and adults.
8. With the assistance of the Director of Operations, ensure the Youth Center is maintained and appropriate for the ministry
9. Work with the clergy to prepare youth candidates for Confirmation.
10. Facilitate the Youth Council, a group of middle and high school youth appointed to guide the ministry.
11. Manage the youth ministries budget and direct fundraising efforts for the ministry

Qualifications and Credentials:

1. Love of youth, dedication to their Christian formation, and experience working with them in a parish, diocesan, or camp environment
2. Enthusiasm for meeting new people and connecting them to the life of the church
3. Self-motivated and committed to excellence
4. At-home in large church environment with busy calendar and demands
5. Joyful in spirit and humble in leadership

Compensation

Salary is $40,000 plus individual health insurance under the church’s policies.

Process

Interested candidates may submit a resume, along with a cover letter that describes their vision for a healthy and flourishing youth ministry, by May 15, to the Rev. R. Casey Shobe, Rector.