Chicagopresbytery
Director of Youth Ministry-Part Time (Grades 6-12)
Chicagopresbytery, Deerfield, Illinois, United States, 60063
Director of Youth Ministry-Part Time (Grades 6-12) - First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, IL - Deerfield
Position type:
Director of Youth Ministry-Part Time (Grades 6-12)
Purpose: Strengthen, support, and encourage a vital ministry for and with youth and their families that builds an environment for gaining wisdom, growing faith, gathering courage, cultivating friendship and expanding wholeness.
Ministry Responsibilities
Work with the Pastor, the Council for Christian Education and its subcommittees to create and implement faith formation curriculum and program ministries for youth grades 6th to college age and their families.
Recruit, train, motivate, and supervise volunteer leadership dedicated to all youth educational ministries including Sunday School, Tuesday Nights Together, off-site studies and experiences, special events and service opportunities.
Assist with planning and implementation of seasonal and short-term educational programming for youth, including a domestic mission trip for Jr Highs and an international mission trip for Senior Highs.
Cultivate and support warm and strong connections between all families, members, and visitors of the church and the broader life of the Church.
Assist pastoral staff and Board of Deacons with caregiving as it relates to families and youth.
Administrative Responsibilities
Coordinate proactive communications for Youth Ministries through newsletters, email/eblasts, weekly announcements, website content, social media and others as needed
Work with the office staff to supervise the recording and maintenance of program databases, financial records, scholarships, facilities use and calendar that relate to youth ministries in the life of the congregation
Meet with the Pastor and staff regularly
Qualifications
Confident faith and hope-filled spirit
Demonstrated ability to engage with children and families in a ministry setting
Proven leadership and strong communication skills
Experience in teaching and mentoring children
People skills that exhibit kindness, inclusivity, commitment to faith formation
Proficiency in event planning and budget keeping
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Ability to Commute: First Presbyterian Church, 824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
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Director of Youth Ministry-Part Time (Grades 6-12)
Purpose: Strengthen, support, and encourage a vital ministry for and with youth and their families that builds an environment for gaining wisdom, growing faith, gathering courage, cultivating friendship and expanding wholeness.
Ministry Responsibilities
Work with the Pastor, the Council for Christian Education and its subcommittees to create and implement faith formation curriculum and program ministries for youth grades 6th to college age and their families.
Recruit, train, motivate, and supervise volunteer leadership dedicated to all youth educational ministries including Sunday School, Tuesday Nights Together, off-site studies and experiences, special events and service opportunities.
Assist with planning and implementation of seasonal and short-term educational programming for youth, including a domestic mission trip for Jr Highs and an international mission trip for Senior Highs.
Cultivate and support warm and strong connections between all families, members, and visitors of the church and the broader life of the Church.
Assist pastoral staff and Board of Deacons with caregiving as it relates to families and youth.
Administrative Responsibilities
Coordinate proactive communications for Youth Ministries through newsletters, email/eblasts, weekly announcements, website content, social media and others as needed
Work with the office staff to supervise the recording and maintenance of program databases, financial records, scholarships, facilities use and calendar that relate to youth ministries in the life of the congregation
Meet with the Pastor and staff regularly
Qualifications
Confident faith and hope-filled spirit
Demonstrated ability to engage with children and families in a ministry setting
Proven leadership and strong communication skills
Experience in teaching and mentoring children
People skills that exhibit kindness, inclusivity, commitment to faith formation
Proficiency in event planning and budget keeping
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Ability to Commute: First Presbyterian Church, 824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
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