Posted November 5, 2022
Background
St. John’s Lutheran Church (stjohnswilmette.com) is an inviting and active congregation of the ELCA (elca.org). Located in downtown Wilmette (1235 Wilmette Avenue), our congregation members live primarily in Wilmette, Evanston, and the surrounding area. We are a progressive church that welcomes people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and well-organized leader to oversee and expand our youth activities into a comprehensive spiritual development program that results in each youth articulating a faith that transforms how they live.
Position Details
- 12-20 hours per week, negotiable (Sunday mornings 9 am-11:30 am, and sometimes 12-2:30 pm; other hours worked at your own schedule)
- $15-25 per hour, determined on experience
- Reports directly to Pastor Allison Bengfort
- Not benefits eligible at this time
Responsibilities
- Oversee Children’s Church on Sunday mornings
- Train, schedule, and supervise Children's Church teachers
- Teach Children's Church as needed
- Work collaboratively with the Youth Ministry Team to plan and lead monthly family activities (bowling night, ice skating, etc.) and other family programming (Christmas program, Family-Friendly Easter Vigil service, etc.)
- Lead high school small group on Sundays from 12:30-2 pm during certain seasons of the year
- Attend weekly staff meetings and/or weekly meetings with the pastor
- Exhibit leadership when working as a representative of the congregation
- Develop trusting, caring relationships with families and youth
- Get to know other congregants in order to build community
- Expand lay leadership in the youth programs
- Communicate frequently and effectively with families
- Contribute regularly to church communications, including bulletin announcements, Enewsletters, Facebook posts, Annual Report, etc.
- Ensure that all children’s programs adhere to the Safe Child policy
- Follow all COVID-19 restrictions for activities as applicable
Qualifications
- Sense of call to Christian service and commitment to one’s own spiritual life
- Experience working with children and youth in group settings
- Adept in developing the creativity, unique gifts, and spirituality of children and youth
- Familiarity with Lutheran theology and Biblical interpretation or willingness to learn
- Interest in anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and social justice work preferred
Please send cover letter and resume to pastorallison@stjohnswilmette.com. The interview process will be conducted as applications are received.