Overview
Are you passionate about walking alongside young people as they grow in faith,
discover their identity in Christ, and build lifelong community within the church? Mount
Olympus Presbyterian Church, located in beautiful Salt Lake City, is seeking an
enthusiastic, spiritually grounded, and relational leader to serve as our Director of Youth
Ministries.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established and congregation-supported
youth ministry, guiding students in their faith journey through worship, service,
fellowship, and meaningful relationships. If you're energized by mentoring teens,
equipping volunteers, and creating spaces where young people feel known, valued, and
inspired to live out their faith, we’d love to meet you!

Essential Functions
• Foster a life of personal prayer and devotion in youth.
• Provide opportunities for students to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Recruit, train, lead, and care for youth ministry volunteers, including regular
meetings to equip and support lay leadership.
• Collaborate with the Director of Family Ministry and Family Ministry Elder(s) to
maintain clear, measurable, and attainable goals for youth ministry.
• Serve as the primary communication link between youth ministry and church
staff, Session, and congregation; attend staff meetings regularly.
• Lead youth fellowship gatherings, retreats, mission trips, and other ministry
activities.
• Use social media, email, and other tools to engage youth and families and keep
the congregation informed.
• Provide pastoral care to youth and their families.
• Model relational discipleship by investing personally in the lives of youth and their
families, with special attention to those with special needs.
• Oversee the process of youth membership and baptism.
• Partner with the Director of Family Ministry to create a unified annual calendar
and ensure smooth transitions between Children’s and Youth Ministries, and
between Middle School and High School.
• Ensure all youth ministry activities comply with church safety policies, including
background checks, safe ratios, and emergency procedures.
• Plan and manage the youth ministry budget responsibly to support ministry
goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in youth ministry.
• Strong understanding of youth development and spiritual formation.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, especially with youth.
• Strong organizational, planning, and administrative abilities.

Other Requirements
• Engage in personal, spiritual, and professional growth through study and
continuing education.
• Lead programming that invites students to experience Jesus Christ and become
passionate followers.
• Collaborate with the Pastor/Head of Staff and Director of Family Ministry.
• Observe a weekly Sabbath for rest and renewal.

Physical Factors
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions. The role requires regular communication, standing, walking,
and reaching. Occasionally, lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. The work
environment may range from moderate to high noise levels.

Accountability
An annual performance review will be conducted by the Director of Family Ministry and
reported to the Personnel Committee of the Session. Input will be gathered from those
who work closely with the Director of Youth Ministries. The Personnel Committee will
also annually review compensation and benefits and make recommendations to the
Session.

Position Hours
Hours are flexible, with a preference for candidates available to work full-time
(approximately 32 hours per week or more).

Salary and Benefits
The full-time salary range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000, based on experience
and qualifications. Moving assistance may be provided for out-of-area candidates.
Benefits are available for employees working 32 hours per week or more.

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to cover every detail of the role’s responsibilities and
may evolve as ministry needs change.

How to Apply
To apply for the Director of Youth Ministries position, please send your cover letter and
resume to jchristensen@mtopres.org.