Youth Trainee, St George’s Anglican Church Battery Point
WANTED: A person passionate about connecting with teenagers and helping them grow in faith in Christ
The four teenagers and 15 children (along with approximately 60 adults) of St George’s are looking for a Youth Trainee to invest in their teens and pre-teens, sharing the gospel with them and helping them be confident disciples of Jesus. At the end of 2025 an additional four teens will graduate from the St George’s Kids Church and join the youth ministry. We currently run a youth discussion group after the sermon at our 10am service. The successful applicant will invest in our teens through leading this group and personal discipleship. Our youth ministry is designed to supplement discipleship in the home, and the successful applicant will be trained and given an experience of church ministry. They will have the full support of the Minister and the church families as they seek to invest in the young people of St George’s.
The St George’s Youth Traineeship is an entry level ministry opportunity which provides the opportunity for someone to explore their gifts in the service of Jesus. It is offered on a 2-year contract basis, working 8 hours per week, commencing on or around 13 January 2025.
See the Position Description for more detail.
Screening and Training
The Anglican church is committed to doing everything we can to ensure that churches and organisations are safe places for all who participate in our activities – including children, people with disabilities, the aged, and you. We want our workers to be able to serve others faithfully and help create safe communities. This is why everyone who participates in any type of employment or ministry must meet specific standards of personal and public conduct, and complete relevant training. As such all applicants must hold or be eligible for a Working with Vulnerable People Card and be willing to participate in a screening and training process.
How to apply
To apply for this position please prayerfully read over the attached Position Description and prepare a CV which will list 3 referees for us to call. Your referees should be able to
attest to either your Christian faith, character and/or experience.
We’d also like to get to know a little about you. Please provide a covering letter of no more than two pages sharing about your:
- Christian faith.
- Experience in working with young people.
- Interest in working with St George’s Battery Point
Please send your CV and covering letter to our office (admin@stgeorgesbatterypoint.org) by 18 November 2024 to be considered for the role.
We look forward to receiving your application.