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Youth and Children's Ministry

Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry

Lutheran Church on the Mountain
Posted: 11/20/2025
Salary/Range: $25-$30/hr
Location
Lakewood, CO
Description:

Youth Director (Part-time W-2 position – 15 hrs/week)
Lutheran Church on the Mountain – Lakewood, CO

Lutheran Church on the Mountain (LCM) seeks an innovative Youth Director to build, grow, and lead a vibrant youth ministry with a focus on development of programs for members ages 3–18. The Youth Director nurtures faith, connection, and community engagement within our Reconciling in Christ congregation.

Key Contributions

  • Engage youth in worship, education, and leadership within the life of LCM.
  • Collaborate with the pastor and volunteers to plan, lead, and grow ministries for ages 3–18.
  • Lead weekly Sunday School (ages 3–12).
  • Coordinate ongoing youth programs (grades 6–12).
  • Create service-learning and outreach opportunities for children, youth, and families.
  • Communicate youth ministry updates and opportunities to the congregation.
  • Recruit, train, and support volunteers in compliance with LCM and ELCA child protection policies.
  • Participate in youth service trips and ELCA gatherings as the program grows.

Requirements

  • Deep Christian faith and commitment to the ELCA tradition.
  • Collaborative team player who listens well, discerns prayerfully, and leads with integrity.
  • Experience leading programs for children and youth.
  • Ability to lead a children’s and youth ministry with energy, creativity, and compassion.
  • Effective relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Ability to recruit, train, and mentor volunteers.
  • Organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable using social media.
  • Supportive of our Reconciling in Christ (RIC) commitments. https://www.lcmonline.org/about-us)
  • Background check.

Compensation

$25–$30 per hour, depending on experience.

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to Pastor Alwen at [email protected]

 

To Apply: [email protected]