Youth Manager

PURPOSE

To provide leadership to Forest Home’s youth ministry program.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Youth Manager is responsible for supporting the Youth Department in planning, coordinating, and overseeing all youth-related activities and programs at Forest Home. This role requires a strong leader with a deep Christian faith, a heart for youth ministry, and the ability to inspire and mentor young people. The Youth Manager will play a crucial role crafting and designing the gatherings and being an emcee at a majority of them.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Development & Leadership:
  • Assist in the design, planning, and execution of all youth programs, including summer and winter camps with energy and creativity.
  • Provide oversight and leadership to parts of the seasonal Youth Program Staff, ensuring that they are equipped to mentor and guide campers effectively.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Youth to continuously evaluate and improve program offerings.
  • Flexibly manage various tasks, from leading daily meetings to coordinating activities, adapting as needed to meet the camp schedule’s demands.
  • Address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
• Youth Gatherings
  • Creating and crafting Youth large group gatherings, ensuring Forest Home provides an exceptional experience for our partners
  • Hosting and Emceeing gatherings. Training additional staff to co-host gatherings
  • Working with Speakers and Bands to best integrate them into the large group gatherings
• Youth Mentorship & Support:
  • Build meaningful relationships with Campers and Church Partners.
  • Foster a sense of community and belonging among Campers, encouraging positive peer relationships and respect.
• Administrative & Logistical Support:
  • Assist with the coordination of camp logistics.
  • Help manage camp resources, including materials, equipment, and facilities.
  • Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of seasonal staff.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all Campers by enforcing camp policies and procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to youth programming.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIECE:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a leadership role
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must have a valid driver’s license

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Spiritual & Leadership Requirements:
  • A committed Christian with a strong personal faith and a passion for youth ministry.
  • Demonstrated experience in youth leadership, camp ministry, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of Christian principles, youth culture, and the challenges facing young people today.
  • This role requires a strong leader with the ability toeffectively navigate tough conversations with staff, ensuring that all team members are supported, performance standards are met, and conflicts are resolved in a constructive manner.
  • We are seeking a candidate with experience in stage production and stage hosting, who can confidently lead and engage large groups in a dynamic and Christ-centered environment.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with Youth, Parents, Staff, and Church Pastors.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • A team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a servant’s heart.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position oversees multiple seasonal residentials.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires mild physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

Forest Home is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.