Student Ministry Coordinator

Lutheran Church of Hope; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Grimes is seeking a Student Ministry Coordinator to partner with the Youth and Family Minister to carry out a Christ-centered ministry vision for students and families. The role focuses on developing leaders, coordinating PowerLife and Ignition activities, and supporting major church events in a collaborative team setting.

This part-time position emphasizes healthy ministry rhythms, professional conduct, and a sincere alignment with Hope Grimes’ mission, vision, and values as part of

Qualifications

• A Christ-centered, relational approach to ministry with students, families, and leaders.
• Ability to recruit, equip, encourage, inspire, and support volunteers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across groups and settings.
• Ability to follow guidance from the Youth and Family Minister while advancing Hope Grimes’ mission.
• Commitment to representing Lutheran Church of Hope and its values.

Responsibilities

• Relational ministry partner—build meaningful relationships with students, leaders, and families.
• Leader developer—invest in small-group leaders for PowerLife and Ignition with support and guidance.
• Ministry communicator—facilitate clear, timely communication with students, families, leaders, and speakers.
• Program coordinator—assist with planning and executing PowerLife and Ignition programming and events.

Skills

Relational Leadership

Organizational Skills

Volunteer Recruitment

Communication

Job description

Hope Grimes’ Vision for Student Ministry

Hope Grimes Student Ministry creates safe spaces, fosters authentic relationships, and reveals who God is and has called us to be through equipping and empowering students to launch forward with a confident faith in Jesus Christ.

Principal Functions

The student ministry coordinator is responsible for helping to carry out thestudent ministry vision for Hope Grimes under the direction ofthe Youth and Family Ministerin conjunction withthe mission, vision, and values of Hope Grimes.

Primary Roles

With the support and direction of the Youth and Family Minister, the Student Ministry Coordinator will:

• Relational Ministry Partner– Build meaningful relationships with students, leaders, and families through personal interaction and intentional ministry opportunities that foster connection, belonging, and faith formation.
• Leader Developer– Meet regularly with and invest in small-group leaders for PowerLife and Ignition, providing encouragement, support, communication, and opportunities for continued growth and development.
• Ministry Communicator– Facilitate clear,timely, and relational communication with students, families, leaders, and guest speakers in partnership with the Youth and Family Minister, helping ensure those involved have the information and support they need toparticipatefully in ministry.
• Program Coordinator– Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution ofPowerLifeand Ignition programming,special events, retreats, and other student ministry opportunities.

Secondary Roles

With the support of the Youth and Family Minister, the Student Ministry Coordinator will:

• Ministry Team Collaboration– Meet regularly with the Youth and Family Ministry team to collaborate, communicate, and provide support for the ministry’s overall goals and priorities.
• Coaching & Development– Meet regularly with the Youth and Family Minister for coaching, feedback, encouragement, and ministry planning.
• Staff Participation– Participate in weekly staff meetings and all-staff gatherings as an active member of the Hope Grimes ministry team.
• Church-Wide Ministry Support– Participate in and assist with major church-wide events, including Christmas, Easter, Vacation Bible School, Taste of Hope, Trunk or Treat, and other ministry opportunities.
• Mission & Vision Alignment– Support the mission, vision, values, and authority structure of Lutheran Church of Hope and contribute to the vision for multi-site ministry.

Personal Responsibilities

The Student Ministry Coordinator is expected to:

• Christ-Centered Character– Maintain a vital and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ through regular prayer, Bible study, worship, personal learning, and spiritual formation, seeking to live and serve from a Christ-centered life.
• Staff Covenant & Professional Conduct– Adhere to the Lutheran Church of Hope Staff Covenant and demonstrate honesty, integrity, respect, confidentiality, and professionalism in all spiritual, personal, and professional relationships.
• Relational Team Member– Build and maintain positive, effective, and respectful relationships with church staff, ministry teams, volunteers, church members, students, families, and guests, contributing to a healthy and welcoming ministry environment.
• Positive Ministry Culture– Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and encouraging work environment through a spirit of service, flexibility, humility, and partnership with others.
• Dependable & Responsible– Arrive on time, fulfill assigned responsibilities consistently, follow through on commits, and remain engaged through the completion of scheduled work, ministry responsibilities, or projects.
• Self-Directed & Adaptable– Work independently with confidence and initiative while recognizing when collaboration, guidance, or support is needed; demonstrate the ability to learn, adjust, and respond effectively to new and changing ministry situations.
• Continued Growth– Pursue opportunities for personal, spiritual, and professional growth that strengthen effectiveness in the role and contribute to the overall health of the ministry.
• Healthy Ministry Rhythms– Practice healthy boundaries between ministry responsibilities and personal and family life, recognizing the importance of sustainable ministry and personal well‑being.

Skills, Education, and Experience Required

The Student Ministry Coordinator should demonstrate:

• Christ-Centered Leadership– A Christ-centered, joy-filled passion for ministry that flows from a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to help students, families, and leaders grow in faith.
• Organizational Leadership– Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to coordinate team-based ministry, manage details, establish priorities, and follow through on multiple responsibilities.
• Volunteer Leadership– Ability to recruit, equip, encourage, inspire, and support volunteers while building healthy and effective ministry teams.
• Communication & Teaching– Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability and experience to communicate clearly and teach effectively in both small- and large-group settings.
• Relational Ministry– A highly relational approach to ministry with a genuine love for people, a contagious spirit of service, and the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with students, families, volunteers, and ministry partners.
• Adaptability & Initiative– Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, solve problems, adjust to changing circumstances, and manage competing priorities with confidence and good judgment.
• Healthy Ministry Leadership– Ability to establish appropriate priorities and boundaries that support both effective ministry and healthy personal and family life.
• Commitment to Hope– A commitment to represent Lutheran Church of Hope, its staff, and its mission, vision, values, and constitutional commitments with integrity and in a manner that supports the church’s ministry and witness.

Hours:20hoursperweek