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