Concordia Place

Introduction

This is an exciting time for Concordia Place. We have opportunities at both our centers: 3300 N. Whipple and 3855 N. Seeley.

If you enjoy being part of a team to serve people and are interested in a position with a higher purpose, send your resume to us at jobs@concordia-chgo.org.

For classroom positions, it is important to indicate your number of credits hours in child development.

The rewards of being part of our Concordia team include working with other talented, dedicated people, representing an organization that has demonstrated success, and the satisfaction of making a difference for families in Chicago neighborhoods.

Thank you!
Brenda Swartz,
President/CEO

Concordia Lutheran Church - Part Time Youth Director Position

Purpose: The Youth Director works with the Pastor and Youth Ministry Team in planning, coordinating, and carrying out the Youth Program of the church. The goal is to help the youth grow in their relationship to Jesus Christ and engage their faith at ever deepening levels.

Skills:
• A strong Christian faith.
• Experience in Youth ministry.
• A personal commitment to Bible Study and faith development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with all ages of youth.
• Demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships with youth and parents.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Primary Responsibilities:
• In conjunction with the Pastor and Youth Ministry Team, coordinate youth activities roughly twice monthly (once monthly during the summer months) that deepen faith, encourage group cohesiveness, and support our mission as a congregation.
• Coordinate a summer service event to engage the youth in a service project.
• Plan and implement a Senior Youth program that engages the youth enrolled in the Confirmation program and High School.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the youth through trusted contact and engagement, providing a stable Christian adult example.
• Develop meaningful relationships with the parents of youth (of all ages), and facilitate all contact in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend and be visible in worship at Concordia Church.
• Attend North side Youth Director (Chicago YMNet) meetings when possible.
• Recruit capable lay leaders to aid in the growing youth program.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when necessary.
• Approximately 10-12 hours a week.

Application
Resumes may be e-mailed to:

Concordia Lutheran Church
Kathy Haslwanter at khaslwanter@concordiaplace.org