Marcus Vigil
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
High-energy Youth Pastor highly effective at building and leading programs for youth. Knowledgeable about planning weekly services, special events and overnight retreats as well as a passion and understanding in sound doctrine and theology. Skilled in program management, teaching and counseling. Bringing a strong understanding of youth-related concerns, social media proficiency and a compassionate nature. Focused on making a positive impact on youth through mentoring, instruction and activities. Ready to offer 5 years of related experience, to a new Youth Pastor position with a growing church.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
Springs Church
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2017 - Current
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 13 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 13 to 18.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Set goals for youth in the church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians through mentorship and discipleship, parent meetings.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
- Intervened in crisis situations to protect residents and others.
- Attended several community service project-related professional conferences and meetings each month.
- Drafted press releases, catalogs, brochures and public service announcements to promote programs.
- Supervised 4 program staff members.
- Connected families with resources when children were identified as needing further assessment.
- Managed and maintained a balanced budget of $20,00.00.
- Maintained the organization’s social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on a consistent basis.
- Oversaw training and mentoring of up to 25 new team members each quarter.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers to fill positions in worship, tech and leadership.
Electrical Apprentice
Trillium Staffing
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Worked closely with Journeymen, adhering to electrical and building codes while utilizing a wide range of power tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Reviewed electrical schematics and plans and followed according to specifications.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Followed direction of senior electrical professionals to complete tasks in a safe, accurate and efficient manner.
- Safely installed new electrical components and fixtures such as substations, solar panels and breakers, testing systems to enhance power flow.
- Measured and cut required supplies such as wire and conduit.
- Assisted with electrical installations, including lighting and smoke detectors.
- Promoted commitment to safety standards and OSHA requirements
- Maintained work areas in a clean, neat and organized fashion.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Biblical Studies & Youth Ministry
Summit International School of Ministry
Grantville, PA2015
Skills
- Event planning
- Effective public speaker
- Overnight retreats
- Budget administration
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Effective team leader
- Reliable
- Suicide prevention training
- Managerial background
- Program oversight
- Goal-oriented
- Disadvantaged youth programs
- Microsoft Office
- Team player
- Team oversight
Additional Information
Been involved in volunteer youth ministry as a leader since 2012.
Timeline
Youth Pastor
Springs Church
06.2017 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Trillium Staffing
03.2015 - 11.2016
Certificate of Completion - Biblical Studies & Youth Ministry
Summit International School of Ministry