HLC Purpose Statement
To love and serve others as followers of Jesus.
The Mission
In support of the mission and vision set forth by the congregation, the Director of Family and Youth will:
Guide, direct and implement the faith formation programs at Horace Lutheran for children ages 3 through Grade 12 and their families with a strong emphasis on encouraging and supporting the participation in the life of the Horace Lutheran Community.
Job Specifications
Essential:
- Shepherd the Family and Youth ministries at Horace Lutheran Church
- Recruit, equip, and empower Church School teachers and volunteers, Confirmation Guides, and Youth Group Leaders.
- Oversee and be present at operation of Church School and Confirmation sessions (currently 9:35-10:25am Sundays and 6-6:50pm Wednesdays of the program year [Sept-May]) and Senior High Youth sessions (currently 7:40-8:40 each Wednesday)
- Oversee and be present for a 1-week summer Vacation Bible School program
- Build relationships with students and their families to encourage spiritual growth and participation
- Communicate with parents/significant adults of students
- Work with the education committee to choose curriculum and plan events
- Seek input from the Horace Lutheran community for future adjustments
- Attend weekly staff meetings and regularly scheduled education meetings
- Create and execute weekly and monthly electronic communications.
- Contribute to HLC’s social media presence
- Other duties as assigned
Skills And Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Background Check
- 2 or more years working with children and youth
- Valid driver’s license
- Vibrant faith and a desire to support faith development in children
- Prompt and dependable attendance
Preferred Qualifications/Core Competencies
- Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office software, and a high aptitude for learning church member management software. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Canva.)
- Respond to calls and e-mails from families always representing the church in a positive and joyful way.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and parents
- Demonstrated experience with attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work well on a team
- Professionalism and integrity on the job and in daily life
- Patience, flexibility and a high capacity for joy, fun, and fellowship
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Experience with classroom management and curriculum
Skill development expectations:
- Stay familiar with and supportive of the ministries and mission of HLC
- Take advantage of continuing education opportunities offered in the area of
Family and Youth Ministry
Physical Requirements:
- Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, standing, stooping, standing and stretching
- Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts
- Requires the ability to lift 30 lbs
Accountability and Reporting
The Director of Family and Youth will:
- Report directly to the Senior Pastor.
- Be subject to a background check, participate in a 30 and 90 day review the first year, and an annual review thereafter to assess the Coordinator’s effectiveness in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
- Attend all appropriate meetings, retreats, and other team-building events for the congregational staff as determined by the clergy.
- Conduct herself/himself in a manner supportive to the whole staff.
Horace Lutheran Church’s Commitment
In consideration of the duties to be performed in the section above, Horace Lutheran Church shall provide the following:
- Pastoral and lay guidance and help as needed
- Travel reimbursement and registration fees for all family and youth director events approved by the education and youth committee, including any state, regional, or international events.
- Pastoral and lay guidance and help as needed.
- Travel reimbursement and registration fees for all family and youth director events approved by the education and youth committee, including any state, regional, or international events.
- Support via the Education and Youth Committees and volunteers to help organize youth activities.
- Two weeks paid vacation each year with additional time earned with each year served.
- Encouragement to do continuing education and financial support in consultation with the pastor(s) and Executive Committee.
- Benefits package (insurance, etc.) yet to be determined.
Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
