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DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY
First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, Illinois

HOURS: 20 hours per week (flexible office hours; weekends and some evenings required)

SALARY: $20,000

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, coordinate, and provide leadership for Middle School, Senior High, and Confirmation youth ministry programs—including, but not limited to:
- Weekly group gatherings (Wednesday and Sunday afternoons and evenings)
- Special monthly events
- Trips, retreats, and overnights
- Fundraisers
Identify and implement creative, age-appropriate curriculum for students
Assist in training, coordinating, and providing ongoing support to volunteers
Manage set-up and maintenance of Youth Room and equipment
Assist in hosting special events and outreach opportunities for students and families
Coordinate mailings, calendar, and office-oriented business with secretarial staff
Communicate program offerings with youth, parents, and congregation
Oversee Youth Ministry budget, registration files, and attendance records
Regularly assess ongoing program needs and areas for growth, with program leaders
Keep track of students’ needs, providing proactive and reactive care as appropriate
Communicate regularly with Associate Minister about pastoral and program concerns
Attend Sunday worship at least two Sundays per month
Attend monthly church staff meetings
Serve as staff liaison to Board of Youth Ministry, attend monthly meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

Personal faith in God through Christ, and a genuine interest in students’ lives
College degree or equivalent experience—youth leadership or camp experience a plus
Working knowledge of the Bible and congregational life
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal/leadership skills; can recruit, equip, and organize volunteers
Ability to work independently, and on a team (with church staff and volunteers)
A clear sense of ethical limits, confidentiality, and age appropriate youth behaviors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Background in Education or Religious Studies (or equivalent)

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must pass a background check
21 years of age or older
Comfort with United Church of Christ theology
Must be LGBTQIA+ friendly

APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS: February 1, 2020

POSITION BEGINS: April 2020

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Organization name:
First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake

Denomination:
United Church of Christ

Contact:
emily@fcc-cl.org

Location:
461 Pierson Street, Crystal Lake, Illinois

Website:
https://www.fcc-cl.org/

Date Posted:
December 16, 2019

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DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY
First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, Illinois

HOURS: 20 hours per week (flexible office hours; weekends and some evenings required)

SALARY: $20,000

RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
 	<li>Plan, coordinate, and provide leadership for Middle School, Senior High, and Confirmation youth ministry programs—including, but not limited to:
<ul>
 	<li>Weekly group gatherings (Wednesday and Sunday afternoons and evenings)</li>
 	<li>Special monthly events</li>
 	<li>Trips, retreats, and overnights</li>
 	<li>Fundraisers</li>
</ul>
</li>
 	<li>Identify and implement creative, age-appropriate curriculum for students</li>
 	<li>Assist in training, coordinating, and providing ongoing support to volunteers</li>
 	<li>Manage set-up and maintenance of Youth Room and equipment</li>
 	<li>Assist in hosting special events and outreach opportunities for students and families</li>
 	<li>Coordinate mailings, calendar, and office-oriented business with secretarial staff</li>
 	<li>Communicate program offerings with youth, parents, and congregation</li>
 	<li>Oversee Youth Ministry budget, registration files, and attendance records</li>
 	<li>Regularly assess ongoing program needs and areas for growth, with program leaders</li>
 	<li>Keep track of students’ needs, providing proactive and reactive care as appropriate</li>
 	<li>Communicate regularly with Associate Minister about pastoral and program concerns</li>
 	<li>Attend Sunday worship at least two Sundays per month</li>
 	<li>Attend monthly church staff meetings</li>
 	<li>Serve as staff liaison to Board of Youth Ministry, attend monthly meetings</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
 	<li>Personal faith in God through Christ, and a genuine interest in students’ lives</li>
 	<li>College degree or equivalent experience—youth leadership or camp experience a plus</li>
 	<li>Working knowledge of the Bible and congregational life</li>
 	<li>Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills</li>
 	<li>Outstanding interpersonal/leadership skills; can recruit, equip, and organize volunteers</li>
 	<li>Ability to work independently, and on a team (with church staff and volunteers)</li>
 	<li>A clear sense of ethical limits, confidentiality, and age appropriate youth behaviors</li>
</ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
 	<li>Background in Education or Religious Studies (or equivalent)</li>
</ul>
REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
 	<li>Candidates must pass a background check</li>
 	<li>21 years of age or older</li>
 	<li>Comfort with United Church of Christ theology</li>
 	<li>Must be LGBTQIA+ friendly</li>
</ul>
APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS: February 1, 2020

POSITION BEGINS: April 2020