Schools' Program Director

Lead the development process to create seminars and chapel services for schools on topics relevant to teenagers that convey a gospel message using multiple mediums, including drama, music and multi-media.....

Vision & Strategy

• Oversee the development, implementation and review of Mustard’s Schools’ Programs

• Work with the Student Movement Director to develop and implement cross-over strategy between Schools' Programs and Lunchtime Groups

• Network to grow the number of schools’ events each year

• Contribute to the Mustard prayer strategy

• Be a significant contributor and participant in fundraising and marketing events

Program Planning & Delivery

• Lead the development process to create seminars and chapel services for schools that convey a gospel message in a creative and engaging way
• Be a key presenter and leader of a team for all school programs

• Work closely with school stakeholders to ensure each event is delivered in line with school expectations
  
  
• Network and market Mustard and its programs to new schools with a view to significantly building the number of regular schools Mustard has a presence in

• Ensure each event is covered by prayer, in line with a prayer strategy

• Gather stories of impact from events, students and schools for marketing and review purposes

• Support the development of the creative framework and public speaking at Student Movement events at youth groups, camps and conferences

Team Leadership

• Lead the Mustard team in the brainstorming and development of new content for schools’ seminars and chapels

• Build a diverse and creative team for Mustard Schools Programs by recruiting and training volunteers and collaborating with interns, staff and guest speakers (if required).

• Assist in the promotion of Mustard with presentations at youth group nights, youth conferences, camps and other church events

Key Selection Criteria

• A passion for following Jesus and seeing the growth of His Kingdom.

• Experience in presenting theological material for youth

• Strong public speaker

• Experience and training in youth ministry

• Ability to think strategically and to plan, implement and review processes

• Highly organised, the ability to manage numerous projects at once and be self-motivated

• Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated leadership capabilities

Desired skills

• Event management skills
• Musical or acting ability
• Video direction/production/editing

Other Information

• The position is part time: 3-4 days per week

• It is a requirement that the successful candidate will hold a satisfactory Working with Children Check.

• The applicant must be flexible; given that there will be events, meetings and preparation outside of regular business hours, especially during times of peak activity.

• The applicant must also sign a Code of Conduct.

Please send a covering letter and CV with three referees.