Director Youth Ministry Part Time (10 hours a week)

  • Church Name: Life on the Vine
  • Church Website: https://www.lifeonthevine.org/
  • Church City: Long Grove
  • Church State: IL
  • Church Denomination: Non-Denominational
  • Life on the Vine (LOV) is seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministries to help nurture a small but growing community of middle and high school students (currently ~8–10 students, ages 12–18) as they grow into a faith that is thoughtful, rooted, and truly their own.

    We are looking for someone who loves Jesus, enjoys walking alongside young people, and is energized by creating spaces where youth can explore faith with honesty, curiosity, and belonging.

  • Job Requirements:
    • Regular attendance in worship at Life on the Vine
    • Cultivate a welcoming, spiritually grounded space for youth (ages ~12–18)
    • Facilitate youth gatherings (ages ~12–18) approximately 2×/month
      • The summer months often have a different rhythm which can be shaped collaboratively with the youth volunteers, youth, parents, and Director of YM
    • Help youth develop rhythms of prayer, scripture engagement, and spiritual practices
    • Create space for honest questions, doubt, and exploration
    • Encourage a faith that is lived outwardly through love of neighbor and justice
    • Coordinate with a small volunteer team so leadership is shared
    • Oversee the monthly All-Age Worship service (first Sundays) in collaboration with the pastors of the church, helping involve youth in leadership and shaping intergenerational worship elements that engage all ages
    • Begin to develop relationships with Junior Vines (5th-8th graders) by planning and leading social gatherings for this age group
      • 3 Summer Gatherings
      • Every other month gatherings during the school year
  • Part-Time or Full-Time: Part-Time
  • Contact Name: Anna Tendero
  • Contact Email: apply@lifeonthevine.org