Childen, Youth, and Family Director

Children, Youth and Family Ministry Job Description

Edison Park Lutheran Church is seeking a person responsible for evolving and innovating our Children, Youth and Family Ministry.

Essential Duties:

·      Direct/oversee all youth activities, including Jr. and Sr. High, not limited to i.e. White water rafting, national youth gathering, mission trips, fundraising and regular meetings and service and volunteer projects

·      Develop curriculums for confirmation and all ages. Lead confirmation for 7^th and 8^th grades and confirmation retreat, and assist with children’s ministryConnect with the children and their families, keeping them informed of ongoing activities. Keep parents updated on ministry strategies and plans in a way that encourages partnership and involvement

·      Promote an environment where students feel connected to each other and feel safe to be who they were created to be; where each student is valued and celebrated

·      Chair the Youth Task force and create a team of volunteers to work with the youth

·      Children’s messages and recruit other people to give a message

·      Coordinate social media platforms to reach out to our children and to the neighborhood.

·      Must love working with children and youth of all ages

·      Shows good values and judgement

·      The Youth Director reports to the Pastoral staff

·      Maintain a flexible work schedule including evenings, attend weekend services and special occasions. Work with other churches, outreach events, and youth message boards Lead Wednesday night youth meeting (or different evening).

Qualifications:

·      College degree is preferred – a big plus if degree is in children, youth and family

·      Experience developing and leading a youth program

·      Strong interpersonal skills

·      Have good organizational skills and train volunteers to help with the youth

·      Possess good computer skills and ability to utilize technology and social media

·      Have basic experience working with AV, multimedia and presentation software

·      Work well with other staff

·      Good moral judgement and understanding of ELCA Lutheran faith

This ministry is full-time with benefits. Housing is available as part of the Benefits

Work with other churches, outreach events, and youth message boards. Interest in arts and music a plus. Lead Wednesday night youth meeting (or different evening.). CY and F ministry needs to evolve and be innovative.

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