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The River Anglican Church (www.TheRiverNRV.org) is a congregation serving Blacksburg,
Christiansburg, and the New River Valley. Its youth group of about twenty students has been growing steadily
over the past several years and is seeking to expand its weekly discipleship and outreach for middle and high
school boys both at The River and beyond.
Job Description: The youth assistant will oversee boys’ discipleship through regular small group meetings,
Bible studies, groups, as well as contact work with the boys in the youth group and their friends. The youth
assistant will also work in conjunction with the Director of Youth Ministry and Pastor of Youth and Families to
plan activities and events, recruit and coordinate volunteers, and teach during weekly youth group. This
position reports to the Youth Director.
Qualifications: A person in this position must be a mature Christian who loves the Lord and exemplifies their
faith through their life and teaching. The ideal candidate has a drive to walk alongside and disciple current
students as well as a desire to continually reach out and bring new people in. Experience preferred; energy and
enthusiasm a must.
Expectations: The majority of this position will take place in the evenings and on weekends to fit with the
schedules of our students, although the person should be flexible as students’ school schedules are fluctuating
due to Covid (availability on Wednesdays when students do not have formal classes is a plus).
