Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Faith Lutheran Church - Chico
Chico, California, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2024
Categories: Church/Ministry
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Pay Range: $66,560 - $70,500
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

Overview of the Position
We seek a full time professional to oversee age-specific ministries for children and teenagers.
The Director of Children and Youth Ministry ensures that our young people have a meaningful
and intentional community in which to be loved, to learn, and to use their unique spiritual gifts to
serve others.

Responsibilities:
? Create and implement age-specific programing for children and youth.
? Oversee curriculum selection and implementation, including delegation of roles and
activities.
? Recruit, coordinate, lead, and equip volunteers for youth programs, activities, and special
events, such as Vacation Bible School and youth trips.

? Seek to integrate youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is
intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church
ministries.
? As an active member of the congregation, with the pastor and worship director be a voice
for youth and families in the planning and implementation of worship, focus on
integrating/incorporating all ages into worship leading and participation, as well as
connecting our worship in the sanctuary with our service in the world.
? Share with the congregation and community the stories of faith in action through print
and online media.

Skills and Knowledge:
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills to relate to all age ranges.
? Be self-directed, having strong organizational and time management skills.
? Able and motivated to develop and build relationships at all levels, both within the
congregation and in the broader community of Chico.
? Engage children and youth as a teacher and a mentor.
? Be a self-motivated leader with a long-term vision for children’s and youth ministry.
? Be able to work efficiently and effectively with the church staff, as well as collaborating
with a team.
Qualifications:
? Have existing skills, training, or knowledge of child and youth development.
? Be able to pass a background check.
? Have a current driver’s license.
Compensation:
? $66,560 – $70,500 salary depending on experience
? health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
? employer contribution to 401(k)
? four weeks paid vacation
? paid holidays and sick leave
? continuing education
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to Dawn Stafford at dmstafford5@gmail.com. Be prepared
that future steps in the interview will ask for a sample lesson plan or activity you have done with
children or youth. References may be requested by the interview committee.

About Faith Lutheran Church - Chico

Faith Lutheran Church is a vibrant, Spirit-led faith community committed to living out our faith
through worship, learning, service to our neighbors, and by pursuing justice, reconciliation, and
wholeness for all. We value the talents of our members and seek ways to include and empower
each person to live out God’s love for their neighbors. We are an open and affirming community;
LGBTQ+ members and their families are welcomed and celebrated in our congregation.  

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