STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Director of Youth Ministries will provide overall direction, coordination, and implementation of the youth programs and Christian education ministries.
QUALIFICATIONS
A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ is first and foremost; a Spirit directed desire for working with young people and meeting their needs within the evangelical Christian framework is also of great importance. Commitment should be to youth and education as a career focus. We seek stability in this position, and it should not be viewed as an interim position. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILTIES
- Develop and implement ministries designed to make fully formed followers of Jesus
- Interact and communicate effectively with youth by building strong, vibrant interpersonal relationships
- Provide opportunities for youth to experience ministry, mission, and outreach opportunities, both within and outside the church
- Function as the leader of ministries for students in 6th – 12th grades
- Recruit, organize, train, motivate, and supervise children and youth ministry volunteers and leaders through regular team meetings and focused training
- Work with or teach Sunday School classes on a regular basis
- Select educational materials used in pre-school through high school programs in partnership with the children and youth volunteers
II. ADMINISTRATION
- As a key member of a team ministry, the Director will:
- Attend Consistory and Education and Evangelism committee meetings as appropriate
- Attend staff meetings
- Maintain flexible office hours for interaction with students and other members of the congregation and community
- Oversee technology – projection during worship, online worship ministry and the website
- Support the Senior Pastor by assisting with tasks as requested
III. WORSHIP
- Assist in worship services – including but not limited to the children’s sermon
- Partner with the Senior Pastor to develop student roles and engagement in the worship service
- Opportunities to fill pulpit periodically if desired for further growth
IV. ACCOUNTABILITY
- The Director is accountable to Consistory under the direction of the Senior Pastor
- The Director shall submit a monthly report to Consistory outlining key activities planned and completed
- The Director shall submit to a regular review by the Executive Committee of Consistory for the purpose of encouragement, celebration, and constructive criticism
- Salary range will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- German Valley, IL 61039: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person