Director of Children, Youth and Family

Job Description:

Director of Children, Youth and Family

Ministry Purpose:

To develop the youth program through spiritual, organizational, and administrative leadership and strengthen the individual’s commitment to the church and faith. To introduce, instruct, and nurture the children and youth in their Christian faith through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, worship, and service. To assist the church in broader outreach to the church and community through coordinating events in the community and in the church.

Compensation: Compensation based on education and experience. The position will be an exempt (salaried) position.

Responsibilities: 

1. The majority of this person’s time will be dedicated to Children, Youth, and Family Ministries. Most youth activities take place at First Lutheran, but children/youth from Grace Lutheran and First Lutheran will be included. First Lutheran is currently working on creating deeper ecumenical partnerships/more ecumenical activities (details TBD). Duties will include:

• Current youth programs include: Kids for Christ (KFC; children’s Wednesday after school program), Sunday School, VBS, Confirmation (Pastor led, supported by Youth Director), Youth Group/Youth Activities, fundraisers, adventure trips (through various summer camps), mission trips, ELCA youth gatherings, etc.  
• Lead youth in finding avenues to grow and serve within the congregation and in the local/global community (walk the walk of faith)
• Develop youths’ relationships with congregational adults and support of youth from our community (members and non-members alike)
• Coordinate and support resources and volunteers 

2. As time allows, this individual can use his/her strengths to enhance the ministries of First/Grace. Some possible areas of service include: outreach/humanitarian/social justice work, event planning, worship leadership and/or communications/social media.

General Job Requirements: 

• Must demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to changing ministry needs and have the ability to help revision/create new ministry opportunities and solutions to issues that arise           
• Average work week will be 40 hours, with opportunity to flex time when appropriate.
• Schedule will include many obligations on Wednesday afternoons-evenings and Sundays, other times will be scheduled based on ministry and staff needs
• A minimum of two hours of office hours a week are required  

Accountable to: the Pastor (direct supervisor) and other designated members.

Supported by: Christian Education Team, Youth Team, Personnel Team, Worship and Music Team, and Church Councils of First Lutheran and Grace Lutheran

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a love of Jesus, the church and Lutheran theology/traditions  
• Possesses a foundation of Biblical knowledge (we will support this person in growing in knowledge as needed)
• Desire to foster intergenerational relationships in church through programming
• Passion to guide youth/children and their families in faith 
• Willingness to collaborate with churches from a variety of denominations 
• Appreciation for diversity and inclusion; a desire to work with youth from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrate high ethical and professional standards and uphold a good reputation in the community.
• Complete background check/work authorization forms prior to being hired 
• Must have valid driver’s license and able to drive church vehicle 
• 20 years old or older 
• Fluent in English, a second language is a strong asset but not required 
• Must present three references and phone numbers for each 

Please send a resume and cover letter (describing yourself, your beliefs, and your faith journey) to [email protected]. Please reach out to the previously noted email with questions or for more information, as well.