Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministries

Function: to provide guidance and direction to Christian Education (particularly children’s ministry & youth) and to direct and lead youth programming for Middle School and High School age youth.

Job Classification: Part-time; salaried; average of 25 hours per week with flexibility to serve more or less as the calendar flows (ex: more during VBS)

Requirements: Familiarity with ELCA Theology, experience teaching and leading Children & Youth programming, resides locally

Accountability: Accountable to the pastor as Head of Staff

Primary Responsibility: to resource and oversee all areas of Christian Education and Youth ministries, continuing to seek innovative ways to support and enhance faith formation at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church by:

• researching and selecting age and context appropriate curriculum
• recruiting and scheduling volunteers and teachers for Children and Youth ministries; seeking to match volunteers’ spiritual gifts and passions with our congregation’s real needs
• training, equipping, and supporting teachers/volunteers
• creating engaging environments to visually enhance Christian education opportunities
• teaching bible study (as appropriate)
• ensure classrooms are set up for Sunday School classes
• taking the lead on planning and organizing Children’s ministry large events (ex. VBS, Rally Day, Trunk or Treat, Advent Festival, Cocoa & Chaos Easter Egg hunt, or equivalent programs)
• supporting and equipping families by providing parents with tools to live out their faith at home
• seeking to develop family ministry events
• providing leadership for Middle & High School youth
• co-lead middle school Confirmation classes on Sunday evenings
• planning and implement activities (monthly Sept-May) for youth (including CHARGE & NYG)
• coordinating fundraising opportunities for youth and children ministries
• seeking opportunities to engage our youth and children in worship, stewardship and mission (including Family Christmas Eve service, Backpack blessings, etc.)
• providing effective lines of communication to educate and inform our congregation and community about our vibrant Christian Education ministry opportunities
• managing expenditures
• lead children’s messages and participate in worship leadership as requested.
• conduct background checks for children’s ministry volunteers
• oversee & resource “Little Lutheran Library” and seasonal devotionals

Other Responsibilities:

• overseeing nursery and supervising nursery attendant
• collaborate, working as a team-player, with staff and volunteers
• perform other related duties as requested by the pastor

Working Conditions: The position of Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministries requires flexibility in hours available for work, including evenings and weekends. The position is approximately 25 hours a week, with responsibilities on Sunday and some Wednesdays expected. Furthermore it is understood that the schedule may vary at different times of the year.

Qualifications: Since the Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministries plays a significant role in the faith development of the younger members of the church, both as a leader, and as an example, HSLC seeks a professional leader who has a solid understanding of the foundations of the Christian faith, Lutheran tradition, and who has a strong desire to nurture young people in the Christian faith. We seek a person with good organizational skills who generates new ideas and programs and a person who values a team concept of ministry. While a degree in Youth and Family Ministry is not required, education or significant experience in Youth Ministry is strongly preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What familiarity do you have with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and its theology?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000