Director of Youth Ministries

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:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• German Valley, IL 61039: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person