Part-Time Youth Ministry Director — Build Belonging

Post-Evangelical Collective; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeSpring Church in Plainfield, IL is seeking a part-time Youth Ministry Director to lead and nurture a safe, engaging youth community. The role involves coordinating volunteers, curriculum, and events, reporting to the Strategic Team and Pastor Fran.

The position requires 12-15 hours per week, presence on Sundays, and building youthful relationships with preteens and teens while collaborating with parents and leaders to foster a Jesus-centered faith.

Qualifications

• Love God and have a faith journey.
• Experience leading or volunteering in a church youth/ministry.
• Ability to build relationships with preteens and teens.
• Positive, energetic demeanor and teamwork spirit.
• Willingness to pursue theology/youth ministry study as needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteer leaders for the youth ministry.
• Plan activities, classes, and events (e.g., twice-monthly youth gatherings).
• Organize and manage youth ministry operations, budgets, and communications.
• Engage middle/high school students and connect with parents.
• Collaborate with pastors and leaders to integrate youth with the church.

Skills

Love God and youth

Relational leadership

Team collaboration

Organized and detail oriented

Effective communication

Education

Theology coursework

Youth ministry training

Job description

LifeSpring Church in Plainfield, IL is seeking a part-time Youth Ministry Director to lead and nurture a safe, engaging youth community. The role involves coordinating volunteers, curriculum, and events, reporting to the Strategic Team and Pastor Fran.

The position requires 12-15 hours per week, presence on Sundays, and building youthful relationships with preteens and teens while collaborating with parents and leaders to foster a Jesus-centered faith.