Director of Youth Ministry

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