First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
The Director of Youth Ministry, a part-time position, will be responsible for shepherding the children and youth of First Christian Church on their journey to becoming followers of Jesus Christ. This will include:
- Planning, developing and resourcing youth programming for children and youth.
- Teaching or facilitating First Kids, a children’s Sunday morning ministry for K-5th grade, from 9:30 am – 10:30 am and again fro 11:00 am – noon.
- Facilitating or teaching a youth Sunday School class for grades 6-12.
- Preparing and delivering the Children’s Moment (a brief lesson geared to children in preschool through 5th grade) during the Sunday morning worship service.
- Planning, developing and resourcing programming for youth groups (grades 6-12) and youth sponsors. Youth groups meet on Sunday afternoons/early evenings (time negotiable).
- Coordinating and assisting volunteers with St. Andrew’s Kids, an after-school arts-based children’s program for K-5th grade (2nd and 4th Wednesdays during school year from 4:30 – 6:00 pm).
- Developing and maintaining an active volunteer base. When volunteers are not available, assume primary leadership for programming.
Qualifications would include:
- Have a committed spiritual life, grounded in Scripture and the traditions of the church.
- Have experience working with children, youth and families.
- Possess the ability to create, lead and grow well-rounded, biblically grounded programs for children and youth.
- Be able to work and relate to all people on the theological spectrum and have a strong desire to work with the laity of the congregation.
- Have excellent organizational and developmental skills, have a caring nature, and be able to listen to and communicate successfully with a broad range of people, but particularly with children and young people.
- Post-secondary education is desired, but not necessarily a requirement.
- Hold a valid Driver’s License and be able to drive a van.
- Be well organized and proficient with electronic communication and social media.
- Have a genuine love for children and be enthusiastic about working with the youth.
Involves an average of 20 hours per week.
Resumes and inquiries should be addressed to: office@firstchristianchurch.org
