Student Director

The Summit Church

. Know, love, and shepherd students and parents at the campus .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong commitment to student ministry through effective engagement with teenagers and their families, alongside the ability to recruit, develop, and care for volunteers. Exhibits mature Christian character and a passion for outreach and discipleship within a multi-site church environment.

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Student Ministry ExperienceVolunteer Recruitment and DevelopmentEngagement with Teenagers and FamiliesTeaching Middle and High School AudiencesCommunity Outreach and Evangelism

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Hard Skills

Basic Computer SkillsEvent PlanningProgram ExecutionFeedback and EvaluationPolicy and Procedure Maintenance

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipRelationship BuildingDisciplineTeachable Spirit

Industry Keywords

Student MinistryMulti-Site SettingEvangelismDiscipleshipVolunteer Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Know, love, and shepherd students and parents at the campus
Recruit, mobilize, equip, and develop leaders
Engage in the community to open doors for evangelism and outreach
Contextualize and execute Student Ministry programs and events at the campus, including small groups and large groups
Stay up to date and maintain Student Ministry programs, systems, policies, and procedures
Assist with contextualizing and executing Student Ministry events at the all-church level, including camps and retreats, when available
Provide ongoing feedback and evaluation of central resourcing when available
Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Campus Pastor or Central Next Gen Team
Serve at church-wide events regardless of position, with expectations communicated in advance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mature Christian character and a strong desire to reach and disciple teenagers
Proven track record of engaging teenagers and their families in meaningful relationships
Extraordinary discipline in recruiting, developing, and caring for volunteers
Preferred experience in student ministry in a multi-site setting
History of teaching both middle and high school audiences effectively
Comfortable shepherding, supervising, and communicating with students, parents, and volunteers
Passion for student ministry and a teachable spirit and willingness to learn
Basic computer skills
Member of The Summit Church or willing and able to become a member

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Participation in church-wide events, including Easter services, church-wide prayer meetings, Good Friday service, and Christmas services