Family Ministry Coordinator

Posted: 05/03/2026
Clergy

PURPOSE: To serve as a member of the church staff, assisting the pastor and congregation to fulfill the church's mission goals with a specific focus on growing and tending to the faith of the church's children, youth, and their families.
 
ACCOUNTABILITY: This person is employed by the Trinity Lutheran Church and is accountable to the pastor and the Christian Education (CE) Committee.
 
HOURS/WAGES: Part-time hourly position up to 20 hours per week
(on average) at $22-24 per hour depending on experience and education. The position will be initially employed for up to a one-year contract.
 
JOB FUNCTIONS, TASKS AND MINIMUM PERFORMANCE RESULTS EXPECTED:
 
1. Function: Organization & Promotion of Educational Programs
  1. Responsibilities:
    1. Collaborate with the Christian Education Committee to develop and oversee the curriculum and programs for children and youth.
    2. Teach Sunday school for youth and children as needed.
    3. In coordination with the pastor, lead Confirmation classes as necessary.
    4. Develop, organize and lead regular study opportunities and fellowship outings for our high school youth
    5. Lead and/or coordinate with church members or visiting pastor the children’s message (brief message for children) during Sunday worship each week. Search for additional entry points into worship for children in collaboration with the pastor.
  2. Performance meets minimum expectations when:
    1. Curriculum and planning for programs is reviewed, in place, and carried out.
    2. Concerns raised by teachers, students and families are satisfactorily resolved.
    3. A summer Vacation Bible School is made available. Work with Ministerial Committee to improve and coordinate this event. 
    4. Children are actively engaged in worship.
  1. Function: Organization & Promotion of Mission Work, National Gatherings and Summer Camps
    1. Responsibilities:
      1. Possibly organize and lead youth mission trips each summer with the exception of the years in which the ELCA Youth Gathering takes place.
      2. Support and encourage attendance at ELCA National Youth gathering, Christikon and Camp Story.
      3. Organize and lead fundraising events, with the collaboration of the youth, for both mission trips, camping ministry, and ELCA Youth Gathering.
      4. Plan and implement age appropriate activities for you that promote community through fellowship, fun and faith development. Activities might include small group Bible study, service projects and fellowship events.
    2. Performance meets minimum expectations when:
i.    Information for said programming is provided to youth and families in a timely manner to promote participation.
  1. Fundraising events are in place to help cover the expenses for said programming.
  2. Programming opportunities are participated in and carried out within budget.
  3. Communication with the youth, their families and the larger congregation across multiple platforms
 
  1. Function: Staff & Committee Work
    1. Responsibilities:
      1. Staff liaison to Christian Education Committee.
      2. Work with other support staff and committees as necessary, in doing so, acting as a representative of the Christian Education Committee.
    2. Performance meets minimum expectations when:
      1. Communication with other staff is clear.
      2. Collaborative work amongst the cross-over committees is managed effectively.
      3. Employee attends and participates in weekly staff meetings.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES:
 
  1. Be an enthusiastic, positive, and contagious representative of the Kingdom of God.
  2. Ability to relate to youth and families, especially through their contemporary Christian issues.
  3. Be a strong church team player and work cooperatively with the pastor, church staff, committee members, and congregation.
  4. Be self-motivated: able to prioritize and organize time and tasks effectively.
  5. Ability to plan and work within the Christian Education Committee budget.
  6. Professional appearance, ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  7. Ability and willingness to identify and perform tasks as needed.
  8. Willingness to engage in professional development and continuing education,
  9. Ability to navigate faith issues and to help youth and families within a Reformed theological perspective.
  10. Associate's Degree or equivalent life experience required (Bachelor's Degree preferred).
  11. Ability to pass a background check.
 
EVALUATION: A performance review will be conducted within three months from date of employment, and thereafter, at least annually. During the 90 day information period the employee may be terminated without prior warning if the described functions are not performed according to minimum expectations. Reviews will be conducted by the pastor and personnel committee based on the position description and on prior established goals. Adequacy of compensation will be reviewed annually by the Church Council.
 
APPLICATION: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to tlcosheridan@gmail.com attn: Christian Education Committee.

Family Ministry Coordinator
Trinity Lutheran Church