Objective: The Director of Youth Ministry (DYM) will facilitate an educational program, through work with the Pastor that supports the pieces that define our theologies: the Bible, the ecumenical creeds of the Christian Church, and the Lutheran Confessions. This person will be responsible for the development, implementation and leading of Christian Educational Programs for the youth and young adults at Love of Christ Lutheran Church (LOC). Our foundation of faith in Jesus Christ is the Word of God and the Holy Sacraments. The DYM will be expected to build on this foundation and help the youth of LOC nurture their faith and build up the Body of Christ through service to God and others. Key Accountabilities: 1. Youth and Young Adult Program Coordinator (Grades 5 – 12): develop, implement, and lead Christian Education programs and activities : Coordinate Bible Studies, activities, events, service work, mission trips and Day Camp that actively engage and promote youth involvement. Lead in developing an effective curriculum that facilitates spiritual transformation. Lead in planning and administering the total work of the program. Lead in efforts to recruit families and volunteers into service and coordinate efforts to accomplish ministry. Actively work to grow the youth program looking inside and outside of LOC. Assist and support Confirmation, Worship Services, and Sunday School Programs. 2. Administrative Duties: evaluate, review and maintain program as a whole; make necessary adjustments when needed. Prepare each week in advance. Ensure Volunteer participation. Ensure that essential necessary supplies are stocked. Ensure lesson plan materials are current. Follow mandated reporting laws. Communicate regularly with parents, teachers and congregation on "current happenings." Evaluate needs relating to space, budget, curriculum, supplies and other resources; and recommend actions related to needs. Maintain attendance records and other participant information that strengthens the pursuit of the overall objective of Youth Ministry program. Attend all staff meetings. 3. Relationship Building and Maintaining: actively and regularly work towards building relationships with the Youth and their families personally and spiritually. 4. Continuing Growth and Development: invest in yourself to increase knowledge and skills. Participate in networking opportunities. Attend local peer group. Continuing Education Competencies/Skills: Creativity: Adapting traditional or devising new approaches, concepts, methods, models, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems. Decision Making: The ability to effectively make consistently sound and timely decisions. Futuristic Thinking: Imagining, envisioning, projecting and/or predicting what has not yet been realized. Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicating, building rapport and relating well to all kinds of people. Planning and Organizing: Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives. Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage others through excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to utilize variety of mediums to connect with appropriate audience: face-to-face, over-the-phone, email/text, etc. Volunteer Development & Coaching: Facilitating and supporting the growth of others. Traits/Characteristics Outgoing Energetic Self-Starter Secure in Faith Journey Patient Committed Accepting of Feedback Comfortable speaking in front of large groups