Youth Ministries Director (Part-Time)

YM360 - Youth Ministry 360, Inc.; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Life on the Vine (LOV) is seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministries to nurture a small but growing community of middle and high school students (ages 12–18) as they explore faith with honesty, curiosity, and belonging.

This 10-hour/week role pays $25/hour, with scheduling flexibility. We prefer regular youth gatherings on Sundays afternoons, with rhythms shaped collaboratively with youth and families.

Qualifications

• Some biblical or theological training (college-level is sufficient)
• Experience in youth ministry or a desire to be mentored while practicing youth ministry
• Alignment with LOV’s theological posture and inclusive commitments
• Comfort facilitating conversation rather than lecturing
• A warm, grounded, non-anxious presence with youth
• Creativity in shaping meaningful gatherings with a small group

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance in worship at Life on the Vine
• Cultivate a welcoming, spiritually grounded space for youth (ages ~12–18)
• Facilitate youth gatherings (ages ~12–18) approximately 2×/month
• The summer months often have a different rhythm which can be shaped collaboratively with the youth volunteers, youth, parents, and Director of YM
• Help youth develop rhythms of prayer, scripture engagement, and spiritual practices
• Create space for honest questions, doubt, and exploration
• Encourage a faith that is lived outwardly through love of neighbor and justice
• Coordinate with a small volunteer team so leadership is shared
• Oversee the monthly All-Age Worship service (first Sundays) in collaboration with the pastors of the church, helping involve youth in leadership and shaping intergenerational worship elements that engage all ages
• Begin to develop relationships with Junior Vines (5th-8th graders) by planning and leading social gatherings for this age group

Skills

Youth ministry

Mentorship

Facilitation

Creativity

Collaborative leadership

Education

College-level biblical/theological training

Job description

Life on the Vine (LOV) is seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministries to nurture a small but growing community of middle and high school students (ages 12–18) as they explore faith with honesty, curiosity, and belonging.

This 10-hour/week role pays $25/hour, with scheduling flexibility. We prefer regular youth gatherings on Sundays afternoons, with rhythms shaped collaboratively with youth and families.