Description:

Position Description:

• Develop and lead programs that engage and teach youth to grow in faith, practice a life of discipleship, serve others, and share fellowship with other youth
• Provide leadership for High School Faith Formation
• Organize and lead youth/young adult programs (weekly/monthly/quarterly) that nurture and sustain faith, such as small group activities, faith retreats, service projects, summer camp programs, and mission trips
• Organize and lead Family Ministry events (3-4 times a year)
• Train, schedule, and coordinate acolytes and crucifers (in partnership with the Ministry Coordinator and parent volunteers)
• Participate as an active member of the Youth Ministry Team to coordinate faith retreats, mission trips, and ministry programs, and to recruit youth mentors/chaperones
• Assist and support the Associate Pastor with Confirmation Ministry
• Assist and support the Associate Pastor and Faith Formation Ministry team with Vacation Bible Camp (VBC)
• Partner with the Service and Outreach Ministry Team to provide leadership and support for Summer Day Camp with Centro Latino
• Partner with the Evangelism Ministry Team to provide leadership and support for the Harvest Welcome Center (Halloween at HTLC)
• Manage the HTLC Children and Youth Protection Program - Track background checks and training of adults working with youth and youth leaders (helping w/ VBC, Nursery, etc.)
• Develop and maintain program budgets for Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry

Position Qualifications:

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Master’s degree highly favored
• Youth ministry experience preferred
• Knowledge of Children and/or youth faith development, Lutheran theology, Relationship and team building activities, Developmentally appropriate lessons and activities for different age groups, Retreat planning, organization, and leadership, Basic budgeting and accounting
• Ability to Effectively use a computer, email, and office equipment, Remain self-directed, accept delegated responsibilities, and follow through until tasks are complete, Provide care, safety, supervision, and play activities for children & youth, Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, Work cooperatively with the Pastors, Director of Staff, Director of Worship and Music, Communication and Content Coordinator, Financial Administrator, Pre-School Director(s), other staff members, Congregation Council, congregation, ministry teams, and volunteers, Recruit, organize, and training and support to volunteers, Effectively problem solve and communicate with team members, Demonstrate loyalty to the congregation’s mission, Follow basic safety procedures and precautions.