Position title: Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
Organization: Valley of Peace Lutheran Church, Golden Valley
Brief position description: Valley of Peace Lutheran Church is seeking a passionate and creative Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries to help nurture faith, belonging, and joy among children, youth, and families from infancy through young adulthood. This part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to collaborate with a welcoming, justice-oriented, growing congregation committed to inclusivity, healing, and peace. We are looking for someone who loves working with young people, values community, and is excited to partner with volunteers and staff in shaping meaningful ministry. If you feel called to help people grow in faith and in connection, we warmly encourage you to apply.
Status: Part time
Application deadline: 01/31/26
Contact: Rev. Ashley Osborn
Position title: Director of Youth and Family Ministry, grades 5-12
Organization: Crosslake Lutheran Church, Crosslake
Brief position description:
- Position Overall Purpose: Participates actively with the pastors and other lay leaders in planning broad and varied opportunities, programs, and activities for youth grades five through twelve that balance spiritual and social experiences.
- Part-time: approximately 25 hours per week, Wed. late afternoon and evenings required, other times more varied and flexible
- Salary: $25,000 a year
- Contact: Pr. Kristin Oltmann, prkristin@crosslake.net for full job description and to apply
Status: Part time
Application deadline: 02/01/26
Contact: Kristin Oltmann
Position title: CYF Director
Organization: Alleluia Lutheran Church, St. Michael
Brief position description:
Alleluia Lutheran is seeking a theologically sound, Lutheran faith-based individual for the position of Director of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) program at Alleluia Lutheran Church in St. Michael, MN. This is a twelve month, flexible, part-time position for approximately 20 hours per week.
Position Overview
The Director of CYF will be responsible for supporting and growing a Lutheran faith-based program for children, youth and families to explore their faith through creative learning, and collaborating, and participating in meaningful opportunities of service and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Growing and strengthening the children, youth and families programs at all levels. Leading youth and families with teachings through biblical stories and experiences that promote spiritual growth and intergenerational fellowship
- Sharing your love for Christ with others and mentoring youth throughout their spiritual journey to explore their faith
- Communicating creatively in new and relevant ways with all youth, parents, and mentors
- Connecting with others through community engagement and youth involved service opportunities
Resourcefulness
- Build relationships with the Alleluia congregation, community resources, and fellow church leaders to enrich the children, youth and family programs
- Encourage mentors and leaders to share their faith with the youth within the church and community-based opportunities
- Develop authentic connections with youth and be a welcoming presence where the youth see you as a trusted mentor and life experience resource
Social media
- Strengthen and enrich the social media presence
- Strive to increase communication and raise visibility of the youth activities within the congregation and the community
Administration
- Uphold safe church practices and policies
- Serve as a contributing staff member in supporting the ministry
- Continue to grow technology skills using MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher) and Google Drive apps
- Other duties as required to support the church ministry.
Requirements
- Understanding of ELCA theology
- Commitment to developing solid relationships
- Effective communication skills
- Comfortable with technology and social media
- Organized, resourceful, and collaborative
- No degree required, but youth group ministry experience is strongly desired
To apply please email your resume and cover letter to Pastor Kimberly Buffie at pastor@alleluialutheranchurch.org
Status: Part time
Application deadline: 01/31/26
Contact: Pastor Kimberly Buffie