What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Ministry Director position at Lord Of Life Lutheran Church?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: High School Ministry Director
Department: Children, Youth and Family
Position Summary:
To develop, lead and coordinate a dynamic and effective ministry that aligns with Lord of Life Ends Policies and Mission Statement along with CYF Mission and Vision and Best Practices for 9th-12th graders and their families.
Reports To: Children, Youth and Family Executive Director
Status: Full-time
FLSA: Exempt
Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Essential Functions:
9th Grade Confirmation Ministry
- Work with CYF Executive Director and Middle School Ministry Director to evaluate, plan and maintain programming and curriculum, including small group curriculum, and volunteer programming, with clear goals and objectives.
- Full responsibility for implementation and maintenance of 9th grade C3 program, which includes, but not limited to:
- Supervision of upkeep of 9th grade confirmation student records.
- Recruiting and supporting ministry leaders.
- Wednesday/Sunday night C3 times.
- C3 Retreats
High School Ministry
- Work with CYF Executive Director to determine and develop and lead strategic ministry for grade 9-12. Create, recruit, and implement levels of engagement opportunities for high school youth that occur throughout the year.
- Work with CYF team on youth leadership development.
Ministry of Presence
- Present at all program times, unless otherwise determined in conjunction with CYF Executive Director
- Build relationships with youth, families and volunteers.
Administrative Responsibilities
- weekly team meetings
- full staff meetings
- check ins as scheduled with the CYF Executive Director
- work with other staff members to ensure accurate communication of upcoming event programs to the congregation
- communicate and promote program to congregation, youth and staff
- complete financial paperwork in a timely manner and maintain High School budget
Other duties as assigned
Disclaimer:
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Core Competencies:
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member/guest-centric solutions. |
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authenticity. |
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Education / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry or related field.
- Previous experience working with high school youth.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Strong personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the Lutheran confessions.
- Membership in Lord of Life is strongly recommended.
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Demonstrated ability to be relational with students, parents, and adult volunteers
- Experience recruiting adult volunteers
- Strong organizational skills required
Physical Demands: Check appropriate category to function in the job
Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. |
X Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. |
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. |
Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects |
Equipment Used:
- Computer and appropriate software. Printers and copiers.
- PA and projection equipment throughout the building
