PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES // EAGLE BROOK CHURCH

JOB OBJECTIVES

Delivers high-quality experiences for students at the campus
Champions the development of leaders that are actively engaged in the lives of students that results in transformational relationships
Actively recruits and develops volunteers with the goal of connecting and building relationships with students and equipping and engaging parents
Invests in the personal and spiritual development of volunteers and students
Provides pastoral care and direction for students, parents and other attendees at assigned campus

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Builds and leads teams of volunteers by identifying, recruiting, onboarding and overseeing training and scheduling
Encourages and challenges volunteer leaders in their individual spiritual formation and leadership, so they are prepared to disciple students and model a vibrant, authentic personal relationship with Jesus
Promotes the value of groups by empowering and equipping small group leaders
Acts as the "Campus Pastor" for middle school and high school students by delivering Eagle Brook's mid-week student programs with excellence
Facilitates volunteer huddles, leader meetings, trainings and one-on-ones with key leaders
Leads approximately three student trips each year
Partners and collaborates with peers and central team to execute the centrally designed midweek programs
Acts as primary spiritual leader for students and the families at their campus

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Actively participates on the campus team and helps foster a healthy and dynamic staff environment
Performs pastoral functions (i.e., care visits, baptisms, weddings, funerals)
Serves as a community connection between schools, local ministries and other key influencers in the community
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church's nine core beliefs
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (typically 4+ years)
2+ years of experience building, leading, equipping and motivating leaders and teams of people
Proficient in MS Office Word, Zoom and Slack
Exhibits biblical qualifications for pastoral leadership
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate ministry initiatives with measurable outcomes
Strong organization and multitasking skills
Detail-oriented
Proven ability in team building – from recruitment to onboarding and training
Effective public speaker
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

Seminary training or equivalent combination of education and experience (6+years)
3+ years of active and relevant student ministry leadership experience

JOB DETAILS

Location: Apple Valley, MN
FSLA Status: Exempt/Salary
Starting Salary Range: $60,000 – $63,000
Employment Classification: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Workdays: Saturday – Wednesday
Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (generally) with evening hours on Wednesdays
Remote Eligible: may be eligible to work remote one day per week
Ministry/Department: Campus Ministry
Team: Student Ministries

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regular communicating with others to exchange information
Regular repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Occasional assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned Occasional sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
Occasional moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Occasional moving of self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
Occasional light work that includes adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
Occasional medium work that includes adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
Occasional heavy work that includes adjusting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more in all directions
Occasional working in low temperatures, high temperatures, noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind

BENEFITS

Eagle Brook Church's benefit plan is designed to help you stay healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Offering a competitive benefits package is just one way we strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace. We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

medical, dental and vision coverage
health savings account (HSA)
dependent care FSA
employer-provided life insurance + additional voluntary life insurance
accident and critical illness insurance
employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
paid family and medical leave (PFML)
member assistance program (MAP)
generous paid-time off and holidays
403b retirement plan with company contribution
development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth
casual dress and work environment

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Eagle Brook Church provides reasonable accommodation for their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with Eagle Brook Church, call 651-429-9227 or email staffing@eaglebrookchurch.com and let us know the support you need.

Pastor of Student Ministries