Job Summary:

· Oversees the Youth and Young Adults ministry at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church under the guidance of the parish Proistamenos and in collaboration with Church staff, the Parish Council and volunteers; this includes religious, cultural and social activities of our youth.

· Accountability to the Proistamenos

Job Responsibilities:

· Maintain and develop current youth programs offered by St. Athanasios, and create new programs as deemed appropriate by the Proistamenos, Parish Council and the Youth Director.

· Preparation and maintenance of the youth ministries calendar and events with office staff.

· Timely placement of youth ministries events on the annual church calendar, and communicate via Weekly Bulletin, The Champion monthly newsletter, and Social Media.

· Coordination with other religious programming (Sunday School) in collaboration with Proistamenos and Sunday School Director (who will report to the Youth Director).

· Enlists volunteers where needed to help coordinate, run/lead Youth ministries programs.

· Manages the Youth Protection Services program for the parish.

· Works with Proistamenos to recruit and train youth workers for each Youth ministries group who will assist in planning and coordinating youth programs and activities.

· Utilizes available Orthodox Christian resources where available for Youth discussion groups.

· Maintain social media account related to youth ministries.

· Coordinate Junior Olympic team.

· Attend 2-3 weeks of Fanari.

Job Requirements:

· A baptized Orthodox Christian in Good Standing

· Maintains a love for Christ and His Church

· Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Religious Studies and/or Education and/or Youth Studies from an accredited 4-year college or university preferred

· Participate in continuous education/seminars/conferences addressing current youth issues

· The ability to mentor/role model for youth and young adults.

· Successfully works in a multi-staff setting experience.

· Ability to work independently in the initiation of programs and the organization of events.

· Ability to get along well and work productively with others.

· Ability to speak before the Parish Council and other Parish groups or organizations.

· Ability to write routine reports, documents, and correspondence.

· Ability to maintain confidential information.

· Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

· Ability to become First Aid/CPR certified.

· Strong social media skills and understands how to effectively use web resources.

· Minimum 3-year commitment to the St. Athanasios Youth Ministries program

Hours:

· The Youth Director requires a flexible schedule and ability to work some evenings and weekends. 20-25 hours per week.

· Youth Director is expected to attend Saint Athanasios for Sunday Divine Liturgy.

Pay:

$2,000.00 per month

Preferred:

· Prior experience in working with GOYA, Sunday School of all ages, camps and retreats

· Attain the Hellenic Youth Ministries Certificate within 3 years of hiring

Selected candidate must agree to a background check at time of job offer.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position of Youth Director.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $2,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, IL 60504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person