Job Description

Position Summary:

The Director of Youth Ministry and Administration is full time position responsible for

coordinating all youth fellowship activities within the church, interacting with the various ministries, overseeing daily office operations and participating in leadership for general church worship and events. 

Ministry Purpose:

To design and implement a series of programs and relationship-building opportunities for

children & youth of the church, as well as their families, and surrounding community to explore

their faith and extend Christ’s reach.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop relationships with the church youth that develop a clear sense of context and needs of the youth in the church, foster a sense of trust and love, and create space for spiritual growth.
  • Equip and train student leaders and adult volunteers to serve in ministry leadership.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with parents of youth. Plan and lead regular youth gatherings (5/6, Jr High & Sr High) throughout the school year, as well as a few summer opportunities for the youth to gather in fellowship.
  • Organize and attend special activities such as events and retreats.
  • Coordinate and lead ASP mission trip.
  • Oversee Youth Ministry budget.
  • Maintain church calendar to include staff and room reservation/usage.
  • Answering phone calls and emails and directing inquiries to the appropriate department or employee based on the nature of the request.
  • Greeting visitors and directing them to offices and meeting rooms.
  • Coordinate altar and holiday flower orders and deliveries.
  • Prepare weekly Sunday church program and email communication of church happenings.
  • Collaborate with staff to design and produce marketing material (posters, flyers, email) for upcoming events.
  • Creating and updating databases and records for financial information, personnel records, member management records and other data.
  • Prepares talks/presentations for various groups in the congregation.
  • Manage church Sign Up Genius account.
  • Manage church website and social media accounts.


Experience Required:

Requires a love of young people and previous experience in working with youth.

Degree or coursework in religious studies/seminary, education, social psychology, social

work is desired.


About the First United Methodist Church of La Grange

With God's grace, our congregation's hearts, minds, and doors are open to all people, of all races, ethnicities, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and economic conditions.


We gather for worship every Sunday morning through the summer at 9:30am in the Sanctuary.

​Beginning September 13, our normal school year services will resume, at 8:30 in the Chapel, and at 10:15 in the Sanctuary.

​And every Sunday that you aren't able to join us in person, we invite you to join us here to watch a live stream of the 10:15 am worship service  - youtube.com/fumclg

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Job TypeFull-time
Education RequiredBachelor's Degree
Experience Required1 - 5 years
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