Student Coordinator

Benefits:

• On-site Childcare
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

The Student Coordinator partners with the Student Ministry team (PTSM) to help students in grades 6 – 12 find and follow Jesus Christ through biblical teaching, small-group discipleship, and spiritual guidance. This role combines hands-on ministry leadership development with regular responsibility for leading student small groups, teaching biblical lessons, shepherding students and volunteers, and supporting Sunday morning services and PTSM events. The Student Coordinator grows in ministry leadership through mentorship while helping students take meaningful next steps in their faith.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer and Student Engagement

• Assist with recruiting, scheduling, shepherding, and developing volunteer teams to create a safe Christ-centered environment that fosters biblical discipleship and spiritual growth.
• Build relationships with students and leaders to create a culture of belonging and discipleship.
• Regularly teach biblical lessons and help prepare student ministry teaching content; support and participate in speaking opportunities in Middle School and High School environments, including host moments and sermon writing.
• Assist in preparing leader resources (folders, rosters, SGL guides) to ensure leaders have what they need to be set up for success
• Assist in managing workflows and staying up with leader receivables

Events and Programming

• Participate in the planning and execution of Sunday mornings, annual events, summer camps, and mission trips that encourage biblical learning, worship, discipleship, and student spiritual growth.
• Contribute to Next Gen and all-church events as part of the Next Gen team.
• Help create cohesive and excellent ministry experiences for all students and families that foster biblical community and meaningful next steps in following Jesus.
• Learn to strategically take the student pastor's vision and develop an execution plan.

Communications and Social Media

• Help manage our student social media account to engage students and celebrate ministry moments.
• Capture content and stories that reflect life change and community.

Leadership Development and Ministry Training

• Engage in weekly mentorship and training opportunities with the PTSM Student Pastor and other staff members.
• Learn and execute ministry systems, event planning, and leadership best practices.
• Contribute ideas and creativity to team planning and strategy meetings to further the greater mission of the ministry.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates a growing, active relationship with Jesus Christ and models Christ-centered character in ministry to students.
• Consistent in prayer and reading God’s Word, with the ability to teach biblical lessons and offer age-appropriate spiritual guidance to students.
• Aligns with Preston Trail beliefs and outward values (https://prestontrail.org/about/aboutus).
• Committed to our team values of Self-Leadership, Positive Attitude, Team Mindset, Healthy Relationships, and High Performance.
• Must submit our assessment here within 2 business days of applying online to be considered further
• Proven ability to lead, recruit, and develop volunteers and leaders with excellence and care.
• Highly collaborative with strong relational and emotional maturity.
• Skilled in systems thinking—able to translate vision into actionable, repeatable processes.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Able to balance creative leadership with operational strategy and cross-team alignment.

THE WIN
To grow as a ministry leader while actively helping Preston Trail Student Ministry (PTSM) disciple students in grades 6–12 through small-group leadership, biblical teaching, spiritual guidance, and engaging ministry experiences. This role develops practical ministry skills through hands-on leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with the Next Gen team.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

MINISTRY TEAM: PTSM

REPORTS TO: Student Pastor

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS

• Category: Support
• Hours per Week: 40
• Ministerial Classification: Ministerial Exception
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Employee Classification: Support
• Weekends Required: Yes
• Commissionable: No