Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA

4 weeks 2 days ago

We're hiring! Are you someone who loves working with youth and families to help them grow in service to their community and in their faith? Do you value diversity and want all young people to feel welcome in church? You might be the right person for Good Shepherd! Check out our full job description below.

YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Champaign, seeks applicants for the position of youth and family minister/ministry coordinator. The position reports to the pastor and works in cooperation with the Discipleship Committee to lead and coordinate faith formation efforts for children and young people Pre-K through High School.
The position will be part-time (20 hours/week) with potential to grow to full-time (with benefits) should the candidate offer skills needed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of high school equivalency and preferably hold a two- or four-year degree in Education, Youth Ministry or similar educational field. Experience in a faith-based learning atmosphere would be preferable but not required. ELCA Lutheran background preferred, but not required.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES/CHARACTERISTICS: Able to express and share a faith in Jesus; enthusiastic and caring; creative and shows willingness to innovate; excellent organizational and communication skills; enjoys working with children and youth; understands and uses social media effectively, able to connect to youth’s interests; sets healthy boundaries for self and others; exhibits openness and welcoming, especially with regards to diversity, including LGBTQ+ youth and neurodiverse youth, willing to make connections and build relationships, listens to families and their needs, good administrative skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Will have use of an office at the church and will be expected to be in the building for some work hours, including Sundays; will work off-site for off-site activities; and may work from home for planning and reporting. This is an at-will position and will require a background check.

SALARY: $30,000 per year (20 hours per week). Salary is subject to federal and state taxes. STARTING DATE: Preferably by September 15, 2024

FOR FULL CONSIDERATION A LETTER OF APPLICATION AND RESUME SHOULD BE SENT BY EMAIL TO PASTOR LYNETTE CHAPMAN: pastor@gslc-cu.org by August 30, 2024. A full position description may be requested via that same email.
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