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Position Objective
The Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) Outreach Director is responsible for overseeing and inviting the community into experiences where they can encounter the welcome and love of Jesus. Primary focus will begin with outreach to the community while also maintaining caring relationships with the people and families of St Paul Lutheran Church. This is a full-time position with benefits including continuing education.
Staff Relationship
The CYF Outreach Director will be responsible to the Pastor; be a leader on the CYF Committee and other committees as needed; work alongside other staff and volunteers; and provide monthly reports to the Church Council.
Qualifications
- Willing to invest time and energy in the communities of Stillwater and St Paul Lutheran Church.
- Understand and value a commitment to personal faith and the importance of the church in the life of all members of the family.
- Willing to welcome, celebrate, and affirm all people according to St Paul Lutheran Church’s mission statement and core values.
- Has relevant experience and education in CYF ministry, social work, outreach, or related fields.
Core Competencies, Skills, and Abilities
- Passionate about building relationships in the community
- Able to create an environment that fosters family engagement
- Flexible and able to work with people of all ages
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including use of social media
- Ability to articulate faith and biblical concepts in age-appropriate ways
- Theological understanding consistent or compatible with the teachings of the ELCA
- Creativity and openness to trying new ministry approaches.
- Able to manage the financial records of the CYF ministry, including fundraising and budgets.
Principal Responsibilities
- Develop supportive and healthy relationships with children, youth, and families in the community of Stillwater and at St Paul Lutheran Church.
- Be a visible support in area school and community activities.
- Be a visible support at Wednesday night and Sunday morning worship and activities.
- Help maintain St Paul Lutheran Church social media and web presence as it pertains to CYF and Outreach ministries.
- Coordinate communications with children, youth, and families.
- Develop and facilitate a program of active outreach to the children, youth, and families in the community.
- Develop or redevelop congregational CYF programs to attract and retain new families, as well as to bring them into deeper relationship in the church family.
- Follow up with CYF visitors.
- Coordinate CYF events including fellowship and service events, educational programs, fundraising, and summer activities.
Position Details
- Full time position, including Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings during the program year.
- Salary package, including benefits, vacation, and continuing education, commensurate with experience.
About St Paul Lutheran Church
St. Paul Lutheran Church is a community of Christians in the historic river town of Stillwater, Minnesota. We are joined together to grow in God’s word and share God's love. St. Paul Lutheran Church has a big heart, good people, and beautiful traditions. We focus on fellowship and true connections with fellow congregants. Each member is appreciated as a unique and valued gift from God.
Mission Statement:
- To grow in God’s word and share God’s love.
Core Values:
- Building community inside and outside of our church building.
- Nurturing and developing faith lives for all ages.
- Serving others (in our neighborhoods, community, state and beyond).
- Caring for our members and church building.
- Investing in children, youth, and their families.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Do you agree to a background check?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person