Youth Assistant

Steps is an inner-city ministry focused on serving families and at-risk youth in the Seneca Babcock area of Buffalo. The Youth Assistant supports this mission by mentoring youth, helping run programs, assisting with events, and engaging with local families. Responsibilities include teaching, setup and cleanup, outreach, and communication with parents. The role requires ministry experience, interpersonal skills, and alignment with Christian values. This is a part-time position, averaging 3 hours per week at $18/hour.

Further Details

The vision of Steps Ministries is to transform families by living Christ.

Position Title: Youth Assistant

Location: 1221 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY

Key Position Outcomes: (Why this position exists)

The Youth Assistant assists with youth programs at Steps and connects with area youth and parents.  Mentors youth to nourish spiritual growth. Evangelism.

Typical Work Activities: (on-going key tasks that result in the outcomes – not processes or how to’s)

• Developing relationships with neighborhood youth and families
• Setting up for ministry events
• Assisting Community Coordinator and Youth Leader with ministry events
• Teaching youth
• Cleaning/tidying before and after activities
• Communicating with parents and youth
• Promoting events in the neighborhood and through social media
• Assisting with recruiting volunteers and donors

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Ministry experience, event coordinating, missionary/church work with children/youth

Knowledge/Skills: Use of Microsoft Office programs, strong interpersonal skills

Helpful Personal Qualities/Characteristics: Punctual, organized, personable, self-motivated, able to think on their feet, spiritually mature

Expectations:

1. Exemplify a Christian lifestyle and practice spiritual disciplines such as personal Bible study and prayer
2. Hold to the Christian faith and doctrine in a way that is consistent with the leadership of Steps Ministries (see Doctrinal Statement)
3. Seek spiritual harmony with residents, staff & volunteers

Time Requirements Weekly/Monthly:

Weekly youth group 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm
1x quarterly youth event

Primary External Relationships this Title Interfaces with:

• Youth Leader
• Volunteers
• Ministry Director

Hours: This position would require approximately 3 hours per week.

Pay Rate: This position will be paid at a rate of $18.00/hr