Position Opening: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Starting date: mid-July, 2005. Deadline for applications: April 30, 2005. This vacancy is occurring because the incumbent is entering seminary.
The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is responsible for faith formation, religious education and activities for the youth of St. John’s, from sixth through twelfth grades, as well as opportunities for young adults ages 18 – 30. The ministry of this position is to empower the youth and young adults of St. John’s to lead a life in Christ, with traditions of the Episcopal Church strongly in mind. This job requires a sincere love of young people, organization, team building and delegation. A key initiative at St. John’s is broadening youth participation. The new Director will collaborate with the Youth Program Committee to develop and implement a vision for new opportunities for youth and young adults. The Director will collaborate closely with the Director of Children’s Ministries. Chief duties include:
• Directing the St. John’s Youth Program and supporting the youth of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Longmont. On-site work at St. Stephen’s averages 2 hours per week.
• Continuing the development of young adult ministry, including worship and outreach.
• Planning and organizing community forums and other educational series for youth and young adults.
• Delivering the Journey to Adulthood program.
• Planning and organizing yearly mission trips, leadership retreats and Episcopal summer camp.
• Implementing service projects for youth and young adults, such as the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
• Administering the Youth Program budget.
St. John’s Episcopal Church is a dynamic and growing community of worship in downtown Boulder. With 537 families, we have over 400 members ages 13 – 30. To learn more about St. John's, please visit our website at www.stjohns-boulder.org.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree and experience leading youth programs. Episcopalians are preferred. This position reports to the Associate Rector, The Reverend Nancee Martin-Coffey. The new Director will be ¾ time or full-time, depending on qualifications, skills and experience in young adult program development. Salary: minimum $25,000 for 3/4 time. Administers a $5,000 budget. benefits package includes health coverage, dental and pension plan participation, vacation and continuing education. Benefits package is included. Send resume, cover letter and 3 references with their contact numbers by April 15, 2005, by email to: Melissa_Mahaney@yahoo.com AND to:
Youth Director Search Committee
St. Johns Episcopal Church
1419 Pine St.
Boulder, CO 80302
In your cover letter, please highlight experience leading youth and young adult programs, and include any questions you have about the position.
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