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Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

Position: Youth Leader

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ, Stanwood, Iowa, United States, 52337


Address:

27201 99th Avenue NW, Stanwood, Washington 98292OSLC Mission: Encountering God; Encouraging believers; Extending the KingdomJob Title: Youth Leader

Reports To:

Senior PastorHours:

Part Time around 20 hours/week Flexible based on activitiesSalary:

$18-25/hour DOEPosition Description:

Reporting to the Senior Pastor, the Youth Leader is responsible for the development and execution of a youth program for Christian growth of youth ages 6th through 12th grade. This position engages and encourages our youth to build a personal relationship with Jesus Christ by worshiping God, connecting with each other, discovering God’s Word, serving our community, and sharing Christ with others. The position will develop and implement a vibrant youth program to enable Our Saviours to reach, disciple, and inspire youth to live as fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.General Responsibilities:

Work with the Pastor to provide a balanced approach to the planning, selection, organization, coordination and leadership of the youth programs and events for the youth.Plan, coordinate, and develop a strategy to build upon the curriculum and activities for Middle and High School Youth weekly programs and Sunday mornings.Ensure that the youth ministries are providing biblical instruction in agreement with the mission and philosophy of the church.Regularly attend worship and participate in the life of the congregation.Recruit and train volunteers with a calling to work with youth.Develop a strategy to increase volunteer engagement and retention in youth activities.General Administration:

Provide communication for youth, the council, congregation, and the community through newsletters, newspapers, church website, bulletin boards, etc., in conjunction with the administrative arm of the church.Create a strategy to develop an effective social media presence for the youth ministry. Leverage social media as a tool of connecting and engaging with the youth at their generational level, within their age context and communication channels. Ensure social media communication is professional and within guidelines set forth by church by-laws and the Pastor.Partner with the Pastor and council to develop an annual budget which supports the youth ministries. Manage annual spending in accordance with the budget.Attend weekly staff meetings.Implement student registration, program management, and security policies and practices in support of weekly services, events, and activities.Maintain and enforce all policies related to safe environments including, but not limited to background checks, preventing harassment, privacy, and confidentiality, etc.Perform all other duties as needed, required, or directed.Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Further, qualified individuals must be a member of Our Saviour’s Church or willing to become a member.Education and/or Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of experience working with youth in a Christian environment, social services, or education.Core Competencies:

Commitment to the mission and beliefs of OSLC.Have a passion for serving students and their families.Able to pursue creative approaches for all aspects of youth ministry.Ability to be flexible due to changing schedule and varying work hours and days.Volunteer management and recruitment.Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.Exceptional planning, time management, and organizational skills.Ability to engage in effective conflict resolution and defuse tense situations; Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and willing to try new things.Ability to approach others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.Musical abilities a plus.Additional Requirements:

Current driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.At least three references.Must submit to being fingerprinted.Must pass WSP background check.To apply, email cover letter and resume to: office@oslcstanwood.org with “Youth Leader” in the subject line.

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