Youth Director (Full-Time) – Beaver Dam, WI
Beaver Dam
Job Type: Full-Time
Residency: Open to Resident
Ministry: Children (Birth to 11)
Denomination: American Baptist
Theology / Inclusivity: Full Inclusion (Marriage & Ordination)
Church Description:
First Lutheran is a family with a caring spirit, giving heart, open arms, and a place of refuge that has a sense of mission and sense of humor. Come casual, come formal, come as you are. Come home to family at First Lutheran Church. Over the last several years First Lutheran has focused on expanding our involvement in the local community. There are opportunities for outreach ministry to expand beyond the walls of our church building. First Lutheran has a history of a strong youth program and would like to find ways for this position to regrow, renew, and take the program into the future.
Job Description:
Youth Director
First Lutheran Church – ELCA
Beaver Dam, WI
Expected Hours: Full Time – Salaried Position
Job Details: At First Lutheran Church our vision is to share God’s amazing grace by welcoming, growing and serving in Christ’s name, enriching the well-being of all. The congregation is called to community outreach and celebrating diversity and uniqueness. This position needs to support, advocate for, and strengthen the youth ministry. The Youth Director will primarily be responsible for supporting and developing participation in middle school and high school youth: education, fellowship, service, and building relationships. This will be accomplished through a multitude of programs: First Communion, Confirmation, summer mission trips, ELCA Youth Gathering, and other local community events. The Youth Director will be working in collaboration with the Pastor and our dedicated team of volunteers. It is heavily encouraged to become a part of congregational life and local community culture. This creates opportunities to establish relationships and a deep foundation with our youth. The Youth Director needs to be an established leader, preferably with prior youth ministry experience, and a degree in a related field. Must demonstrate a theology and values in harmony with the congregation’s mission, vision, and values.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to churchoffice@firstluthbd.org.