The Emerging Generations Minister & Program Director provides regional leadership for youth ministry across the Sierra Pacific USA Mission Center by overseeing programs, volunteers, and events that foster belonging, spiritual formation, and leadership development for young people.

Position Description

Open until 26 May 2026

Employer

Sierra Pacific USA Mission Center

Remote Eligibility

Not eligible

Required Language(s)

English

Other Desired Language(s)

Spanish

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Seminary or theological education preferred)

Experience Required/Desired

• Registered Youth Worker in Community of Christ
• Community of Christ priesthood (Aaronic or Melchisedec)
• Demonstrated experience in leadership with emerging generations
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple events simultaneously
• Experience recruiting, leading, and developing volunteer teams
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-directional organization
• Sensitivity to and commitment to the Enduring Principles of the Community of Christ

Immediate Supervisor

Sierra Pacific USA Mission Center President

Employment Status

Full time

Number of Hours per Week: 40+

Summary of Position

The Emerging Generations Minister & Program Director provides strategic vision, relational leadership, and administrative oversight for youth ministry across the Sierra Pacific Mission Center. This role integrates spiritual leadership with complex program management, overseeing a network of congregations, volunteers, and large-scale youth events. This role is an opportunity to shape the lives of young people across a diverse and active mission center. The Sierra Pacific Mission Center has a strong culture of camps, retreats and youth leadership development, and is seeking someone who can build on that foundation while helping the next generation find belonging, purpose, and voice in the life of the church. This role includes developing sustainable, mission-aligned emerging generations ministries by recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer leaders, coordinating mission center-wide programming (including camps, retreats, and gatherings), and fostering the spiritual formation of youth. This is a regional leadership role, working across multiple congregations rather than being based in a single local setting. The ideal candidate is someone who has strong skills in project management, volunteer coordination, communication, and follow-through, alongside a deep commitment to the mission and identity of the Community of Christ.

Essential Functions

1. Regional Emerging Generations Ministry Leadership
   1. Develops, implements, and sustains a mission center-wide emerging generations ministry strategy
   2. Aligns all programming with Community of Christ mission, identity, and values
   3. Serves as a key advocate for youth across congregations
2. Program & Event Management:
   1. Plans, coordinates, and oversees multiple annual youth events, including camps, retreats, and gatherings
   2. Manages logistics, timelines, budgets, registration, and communication for all events
   3. Ensures consistent, high-quality execution across all programs
   4. Integrates spiritual formation into all events
3. Volunteer Recruitment & Development:
   1. Recruits, trains, and supports a geographically dispersed team of volunteer leaders throughout the mission center
   2. Identifies and mentors emerging leaders within congregations
   3. Provides ongoing coaching, resources, and accountability for volunteers
   4. Ensures adequate staffing for all programs and events
4. Congregational Support & Collaboration: 
   1. Partners with congregations to develop and strengthen local emerging generations ministries
   2. Supports and equips congregational emerging generations leaders
   3. Fosters collaboration and shared ownership across the mission center
5. Youth Engagement & Spiritual Formation: 
   1. Engages youth in ministries of invitation, hospitality, diversity, peace, and justice
   2. Models and cultivates spiritual practices and discipleship
   3. Provides mentorship and support systems for youth across the region
6. Administration & Communication: 
   1. Manages program budgets and resources responsibly
   2. Maintains clear, timely communication with youth, families, volunteers, and leadership
   3. Oversees digital communication channels (e.g., email, social media)
   4. Coordinates with World Church events and initiatives (e.g., SPEC, IYF)

Required Competencies/Skills

1. Project & Program Management
2. Volunteer Leadership & Development
3. Relational Leadership & Mentorship
4. Communication & Collaboration
5. Organizational Effectiveness & Follow-Through

Desired Competencies/Skills

1. Strategic thinking and vision casting
2. Experience in budget management and program administration
3. Demonstrated ability to cast vision and implement strategy
4. Experience with digital tools and communication platforms

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

Yes

Overtime Status

Exempt

Application Instructions

Send resume with cover letter to Ruth Seagraves.