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0-5 years of experience
Directed and administered all aspects of Religious and Hebrew School, including staff supervision, curriculum, budget, marketing, and programming.
- Trained and evaluated staff of 16+.
- Created and implemented family education programming and curriculum for ages 5 to 18, including the implementation of a new high school program.
- Created community holiday celebrations together with lay committees.
- Created and implemented interfaith and outreach programming.
- Worked with synagogue board and lay leaders, including education, ritual and social action committees to ensure successful educational programming.
- Led Tot Shabbat Services together with the Cantor.
0-5 years of experience
Answering phones, screening and directing calls, taking and delivering messages.
- Received, generated and sending correspondence (i.e. email, letter, postcard, phone, and fax) for Youth Ministry Director.
- Maintained hard and electronic copies of youth ministry policies, procedures, expenditures and directories. Incorporated changes as needed.
- Planned and coordinated recurring and special events by designing and generating in house and community publicity (i.e. bulletin boards, flyers, special brochures, registration forms, postcards, online invitations, public service announcements, etc.).
- Organized and maintained Youth Director’s office, Children’s Church Ministry, and Youth Ministry facilities.
- Served as Vice Principal of Administration during the church’s Summer Reading Camp. Performed clerical duties, coordinated meals, and ensured the camp was in compliance with Health Department regulations.
Youth Director Duties and Responsibilities
The type of organization a Youth Director works for greatly determines the duties and responsibilities he or she can expect to undertake. There are, however, several core tasks common to the job. We looked at several job listings to identify the following core responsibilities.
Create Programs Youth Directors spend a large part of their time creating, arranging and implementing various activities and events for the children and adolescents they serve. From educational programs to sporting events, Youth Directors find ways to bring the community children together in safe and fun environments.
Train and Supervise Staff The training and supervision of staff and volunteers is one of Youth Directors’ most important duties. They may be called upon to recruit volunteers, interview prospective staff, create work schedules and evaluate performance in order to build a successful and supportive team. They will often train new personnel and lead or organize ongoing educational courses for their staff.
Make Budgets Creating, managing and operating within a budget is a vital function of the Youth Director. Upper management may set budgets, or the Youth Director may be required to build funds through grant applications and donations. Maintaining financial accounts and creating reports are also common responsibilities of the Youth Director.
Youth Director Skills
Youth Directors should have a passion for working with and assisting children, as well as strong leadership skills. A positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job are important when working with kids. In addition to these traits, employers look for applicants with the following skillsets. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Youth Directors with these core skills. If you want to work as a Youth Director, focus on the following.
- Managing and training teams
- Working with children in an educational or recreation capacity
- Knowing rules and regulations associated with working with children
- Proficiency in computer programs, especially Microsoft Office programs
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your Youth Director toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Certification in areas such as, CPR, First Aid and AED
- Working with at-risk youth
- Being bilingual
Youth Director Resources
There are some helpful and informational resources available on the Web for those interested in becoming a Youth Director. We scoured the internet and found these links full of learning opportunities and the latest industry news. On the Web
Youth.gov – A collaboration between 18 federal agencies specializing in youth programs and services, this site has lots of information on youth culture, youth programming and potential funding for programs.
Youth Worker – A wonderful resource for those intending to work in a church setting. This site provides games and activities, lessons and bible study plans, training opportunities and blogs where you can connect with other youth directors. Twitter @Gonzalez4Irvine – Elizabeth Gonzalez is Youth Program Director for the James Irvine Foundation in California. She specializes in assisting low income youth to graduate high school and obtain postsecondary degrees. Follow her tweets to see how she accomplishes this feat.
@NYCYouth – NYC’s Department of Youth and Community Development highlight their programs and events. Get ideas and inspired by this twitter feed. Industry Groups
The Network for Social Work Management – An international organization offering services such as mentorship programs, annual conferences, and professional development workshops. Youth Director Books
Community Youth Development: Programs, Policies, and Practices edited by Francisco A. Villarruel, Daniel Francis Perkins, Lynne M. Borden and Joanne G. Keith – A text that aims to encourage new and positive methods for youth development.
Community Programs to Promote Youth Development by Committee on Community-Level Programs for Youth. A look at youth programs and how they influence adolescents in the real world.
Recreation and Youth Development by Peter A. Witt and Laura L. Caldwell. An informative look at youth culture and how to create effective youth programs.
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CONTENT STRATEGISTGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
