Employment Opportunties
Assistant Youth Director
Thanksgiving Lutheran Church (T!LC) is seeking an Assistant Youth Director who is able to implement our vision for life-changing ministry in a Christ-centered 5th and 6th grade program. as well as help with events for middle and high school youth groups. The person to lead this ministry should be a follower of Christ who has a heart for youth, a good Biblical foundation and a passion for teaching. The ideal candidate will have a long-term commitment to youth ministry and God-given abilities for this ministry. this person will be able to integrate our church's vision and mission into all aspects of this ministry with guidance from the Director of Youth Ministries. The Assistant Youth Director will report to the Director of Children's Ministries for AWANA and Youth Director for all other duties. This is a paid position for approximately 10 hours per week with potential for more depending on availability, experience and gifting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help to organize Sunday morning "Cross Culture", teaching and worship time for our 5th - 8th graders
- Lead retreats for the 5th and 6th grade group and assist with special events for the middle and high school groups.
- Organize and teach the 5th and 6th grade AWANA class on Wednesday nights.
- Equip, recruit and train a ministry team that is Christ-centered with a passion for Youth faith development.
- Create opportunities for 5th and 6th graders to form and grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Communicate with students and parents about expectations, vision and upcoming events.
- Meet with Director of Youth Ministries on a weekly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Desire for ministry position must be centered around calling to serve Christ
- Must enjoy working with teams and embrace the idea that we are called to be servant-leaders in all aspects of our ministry roles.
- Faith walk must be reflected in personal integrity in both public and personal life.
- Relationally-focused
- Well-developed organizational skills
- Excellent communications skills (written and oral)
- Knowledge of classroom management/organization/discipline
- 1 year ministry experience (paid or volunteer)
- Basic computer skills (creating newsletters, mass email, etc.)
- Experience with AWANA and/or worship leading preferred.
To apply for this position, please submit resume and statement of faith to Director of Youth Ministries at mark@thanks-giving.org or call 402-292-2695 for questions.