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Saddleback lists this Student Ministry Director/Pastor - Irvine South opportunity in irvine, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Posting Details
Posted on July 9, 2026
Locations
Irvine, CA 92606, USA
On-site
Student Ministry
Full-Time
Requisition #: CAMPU
Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
WEEKEND WORSHIP SERVICES
Programming the SSM service and preparing the message.
Creating a warm, inviting environment for Jr High and High School students, including connection time, worship time, avenues for guests to attend, and next steps for students to take in their spiritual journey towards maturity.
Equipping the weekend leader team (students & adults) to execute the weekend experience.
SMALL GROUPS
Ensure the SSM Small Groups are offered during the school year. This includes program preparation, student development, and working with host homes.
Pastoral care and family support as needed.
Creating discipleship tools for parents connected to the Life Group content.
Equipping small group leaders and gender specific adult leaders to help, encourage and develop students in their faith.
VOLUNTEERS
Recruit and onboard all new volunteers.
Facilitate training and fellowship for volunteers
Care and shepherd leaders
Scheduling SSM leaders
EVENTS
Creating and executing a strategic SSM event calendar containing a minimum of 8 events a year (in addition to centrally run Summer Camps and Retreats) with the focus of connection for current students and outreach opportunity for un-churched friends.
Schedule student baptisms
Parent Events
COMMUNICATION
Monthly Parent emails
Weekly leader emails
Promotional materials for the ministry
Remain in communication with the campus team and SSM central team.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Manage SSM budget
Data entry in Rock our church database (baptism, Salvation, attendance, etc.)
Manage ministries in Rock our church database
MEETINGS/MISC
Weekly campus staff meetings. Monthly SSM meetings. Monthly all staff meetings.
Help with additional campus responsibilities
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE:
EXPERIENCE
Current or past Student ministries experience
EDUCATION
College or equivalent ministry experience preferred
Seminary is ideal
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Passionate follower of Jesus
Values collaboration
Team player
Passionate about working with students, volunteers, and parents
Able to lead, direct, coordinate, organize and follow through
Able to multitask and handle shifting priorities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in Google Suite
DECISION MAKING
This position has a full range of decision making for this ministry as long as the decisions are based within the Saddleback guidelines for student ministry.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Highly competitive benefits plans. Health plans with employee low deductible medical (EPO and PPO), dental, and vision coverage.
403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
Generous holiday and paid time off plans, including a paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Saddleback Church’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity and budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. The estimated pay rate for this position is $27-$30 hourly, depending on experience. We will provide a pay rate within our salary structure that fits a candidate’s qualifications and experience for the job. The posted wage range does not guarantee a specific job offer.
Saddleback Church is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Saddleback Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment, which is central to our mission.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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