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Chicagopresbytery

Director of Youth Ministry-Part Time (Grades 6-12)

Chicagopresbytery, Deerfield, Illinois, United States, 60063

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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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