Available Positions

Youth Ministry – Part Time

Organization Name:  First English Lutheran Church
Organization Web Site:  http://felcpeoria.org
Job Location:  725 E. Forrest Hill, Peoria, IL 61603
To apply: Send resume and cover letter to FELCJobs@mtco.com. Indicate in subject line: Application for Youth Ministry position.

Hours/Week:  Part-time 20-24 hours / week. Will require availability on Wednesday evening, Sundays and other weekend times.

Salary / Benefits: Paid per hour based on experience.

Job Description: Youth Ministry
Mid Size congregation has a part-time opening in youth ministry. This includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

1. Supervise and participate in youth programs and events
2. Oversee and implement the following programs:
   • Youth Mission Trip
   • National, Synod & Conference Youth Gatherings
   • Youth Yard Sale
   • Youth Bible Studies / Discussion groups
   • Monthly youth outings or service projects
   • Youth retreats
   • Sporting events (volleyball, basketball)
   • Camping
3. Develop an action plan for LLYO, JLYO & LYO
4. Work with the Youth Committee to involve other adults in helping with the youth program.
5. Attend Youth Committee Meetings.

Qualifications
Education and Experience: Committed Christian. Will consider lay persons prepared in educational programming or rostered clergy considering a part-time capacity.

Degree or Formal Training:  Degree Preferred in the areas of Education, Recreation, Ministry or demonstrated experience building an active fellowship / ministry program. Consideration given for lay professional certifications.

Additional Information:

A valid driver's license is required. Applicant must also agree to a background check and drug screen.

Skills

Basic Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring
• Speaking

Social Skills

• Instructing
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness

Systems Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making

Resource Management Skills

• Management of Financial Resources
• Time Management

Desktop Computer Skills

• Word Processing

Knowledge Preferred:

• Administration and Management
• Education and Training
• Public Safety and Security

Family Ministry – Part Time

Organization Name:  First English Lutheran Church
Organization Web Site:  http://felcpeoria.org
Job Location:  725 E. Forrest Hill, Peoria, IL 61603
To apply: Send resume and cover letter to FELCJobs@mtco.com. Indicate in subject line: Application for Family Ministry position.

Hours/Week:  Part-time 20-24 hours / week. Will require availability on Wednesday evening, Sundays and other weekend times.

Salary / Benefits: Paid per hour based on experience. No benefits.

Job Description: Family Ministry Mid Size congregation has a part-time opening in family ministry. This position will work with established committees – Women of the Church, Parish Ed, Social Concerns, and Evangelism - to build and coordinate programming. This includes but is not limited to increasing participation in bible studies, fellowship and developing volunteer/ small group and Wednesday evening ministries.

As congregation programs grow, this position is intended to supervisor a 2nd part-time Youth Ministry position.

This includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

1. Supervise and oversee all parish education programs
2. Oversee and manage the following programs:
   • Sunday School
   • Vacation Bible School
   • Wednesday night ministry activities
   • Confirmation/Campfirmation
   • Bible studies for all ages
   • First Communion Classes
   • New Member Classes
   • Ecumenical activities between churches
   • Neighbor outreach projects
   • Tutoring and mentoring program coordination
3. Develop a network of small groups for Bible Studies, care & support, and topical studies of views / ideas.
4. Attend Parish Education Committee Meetings.

Qualifications
Education and Experience: Committed Christian. Will consider both lay persons prepared in educational programming or rostered clergy considering a part-time capacity.

Degree or Formal Training:  Degree Preferred in the area of Education, Recreation, Ministry or demonstrated experience building an active fellowship / ministry program. Consideration given for lay professional certifications.

Additional Information:

A valid driver's license is required. Applicant must also agree to a background check and drug screen.

Skills

Basic Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring
• Speaking

Social Skills

• Instructing
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness

Systems Skills

• Judgment and Decision Making

Resource Management Skills

• Management of Financial Resources
• Time Management

Desktop Computer Skills

• Word Processing

Knowledge Preferred:

• Administration and Management
• Education and Training
• Public Safety and Security