Director of Youth Ministry

2 days ago


Evanston IL United States Chicagopresbytery Full time
Director of Youth Ministry - First Presbyterian Church of Evanston - Evanston

Position type: Director of Youth Ministry

City: Evanston

Description:

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt, Salaried, Part-Time (30 Hrs. per week). Need to be able to work on Sundays.
REPORTING TO: The Senior Pastor

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Create and maintain an overall structure for sustainable ministry to
youth from 6th grade through 12th grade that seeks to accomplish the church’s vision of knowing Christ, following Christ, serving Christ, and integrating them into the church family at large.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with the Our Children, Our Families Council to create an overall structure for sustainable youth ministry. Tasks would include:

  • Establish with the council youth ministry goals and objectives in line with the church’s mission and the church’s strategic plan, effectively communicate them to volunteers and parents, and work with the council to provide for the effective administration of the youth ministry.
  • Coordinate Sunday morning Christian Education programs for youth including staffing classrooms with background-checked and trained teachers and volunteers.
  • Provide theologically appropriate curriculum and materials that align with the mission of FPCE for all youth classes and activities.
  • Establish with the help and support of the Our Children, Our Families Council, a sustainable Christian Education program that provides a clear discipling path for 6th grade through 12th grade youth.
  • Oversee and facilitate an inclusive worship experience for youth, integrating youth into regular worship leadership through scripture reading, leading prayers and musical participation.
  • Organize and lead weekly youth group on Sundays 4-6pm and special youth worship services including the Christmas Family Service and Youth Sunday.
  • Facilitate the planning and celebration of special milestone faith stages including Confirmation and Graduation Sundays.
  • Coordinate spiritual development opportunities for youth families including Family Small Group and retreats and mission trips.
  • Recruit, equip, support, train and recognize volunteers serving the youth ministry.
  • Be an advocate for and provide prayers for and support to youth, parents and families.
  • Facilitate the application of new programs within the youth ministry that lead to spiritual and numerical growth.
  • Other duties as assigned.

2. Administrative Tasks to maintain a sustainable youth ministry:

  • Ensure that all staff and volunteers have passed the necessary criminal background checks and have read and are compliant with the Child Protection Policy.
  • Coordinate proactive communications for the youth ministry through newsletters, e- mails, bulletin announcements, the web site, social media and others as needed.
  • Oversee safety procedures for youth, equipping volunteers to handle emergency situations and communicating church safety policy requirements to volunteers and families.
  • Supervise the recording and maintenance of program databases and financial records, including scholarships. Manage the use of the facilities using the church calendar program.
  • Work with the budget team to create an annual budget.
  • Other duties as assigned.

3. Responsibilities to promote the integration of the youth programs into the church family at large:

  •  Meet with the Head of Staff bi-weekly to report on job successes and challenges.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and occasional planning retreats.
  • Collaborate with other program staff to involve youth in the life of the church in age-appropriate ways.
  • Other duties as assigned.

How To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume (in one document) with the job title in the subject line of the email.

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