New Life Church Youth Director

New Life Church in New Lenox, IL (Chicago suburbs) is looking to hire a part time youth director to invest in the faith of our middle and high school students. The spiritual growth of our emerging adults is key to the future of the church, and we are looking for someone who to invite students to take their next steps into a deeper faith in Christ. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who models what it means to have a living faith and who consistently demonstrates the love and patience of God in all interactions with students.

This is a 10 hour/week position. To learn more about New Life, please send a message to jobs@newlifenewlenox.org or visit our website, newlifenewlenox.org.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Set vision and overall direction for the New Life Youth’s program that furthers New Life’s vision and ministry.

2. Develop New Life Youth programs, curriculums, and activities.

3. Recruit, train, coordinate, and schedule volunteers .

4. Represent and lead New Life Youth programming.

5. Facilitate regular meetings and activities which build community amongst students and invite them to deeper faith.

a. Combined junior and senior high youth group

b. Monthly special activities: fun, fellowship, or service

c. Provide service and leadership opportunities

6. Communicate New Life Youth’s vision and activities regularly to parents and volunteers.

Requirements:
1. A living faith in Jesus.

2. Previous experience working with youth.

3. Experience in event planning for youth activities.

4. Ability to provide Christian care and support to youth.

5. Excellence in administration and communication.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Lenox, IL 60451