ONM Program Manager Youth Ministry Service and Leadership

Missouri Synod•St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The ONM Program Manager for Youth Ministry Service and Leadership develops and supports LCMS youth and young adult ministry initiatives, with a focus on service opportunities, leadership development, ministry resources, research, and the LCMS Youth Gathering. The role works with the Director of Youth Ministry and collaborates with program directors and representatives across the Office on National Mission and corporate Synod, particularly mission and ministry units supervised by the Chief Mission Office. The position leads LCMS Servant Events and related service opportunities, including cultivating host sites, developing resources, consulting with congregations and partner organizations, and coordinating service-related content and training. It also coordinates the yearly YouthLead Teen Leadership Trainings and develops, coordinates, and evaluates leadership development resources and opportunities for youth and young adults. The role maintains familiarity with the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry and communicates LCMS Youth Ministry initiatives and resources at conferences, district events, and workshops. In collaboration with Youth Ministry staff, it supports content operations, primarily for YouthESource.com and the LCMS Youth Gathering. The position also partners with LCMS Research and Statistics staff on research initiatives, helps communicate findings, provides leadership to Youth Gathering planners and volunteer teams as directed, and performs other assigned ONM duties and projects. The candidate must be a member of an LCMS congregation, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and supportive of Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws, and policies. DCE, Commissioned, or Ordained roster status is required, as is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. The position requires communication and project management experience, leadership and coordination abilities, proficiency with specified office and document software, and willingness to travel. Supervisory responsibility: none.

Requirements

Be a member of an LCMS congregation, faithful to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions, and supportive of the Synod’s Constitution, Bylaws, and policies.
DCE, Commissioned, or Ordained roster status is required.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Experience in communication and project management.
Ability to work with and coordinate a variety of people and groups.
Ability to function as a member of national teams and maintain supportive relationships with district leaders.
Ability to clearly and concisely articulate the LCMS position regarding education issues and Lutheran theology.
Understanding of the church’s proper role within the left-hand kingdom and of diverse platforms for public advocacy.
Keen interest in educational issues and ability to keep current with them.
Competence in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to identify and balance workflow and procedures.
Willingness to travel.
Ability to develop a vision for the future and take initiative.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience working in and with LCMS congregations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and support of LCMS Servant Events and service opportunities, including host site cultivation, resource development, and consultation with congregations and partner organizations.
Develop and manage service-related content and training, including coordinating authors, producing resources, and supporting Servant Event hosts.
Coordinate and lead yearly YouthLead Teen Leadership Trainings by supervising, mentoring, and equipping teen leaders elected to the YouthLead Executive team.
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate leadership development resources and opportunities for youth and young adults.
Maintain familiarity with the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry and articulate LCMS Youth Ministry initiatives and resources at conferences, district events, and workshops.
Collaborate with Youth Ministry staff on content operations, primarily for YouthESource.com and the LCMS Youth Gathering.
Partner with LCMS Youth Ministry and Research and Statistics staff to identify, scope, and execute larger research initiatives related to youth and young adult ministry.
Assist in writing reports and creating presentations of research findings for Synod leadership, district staff, church workers, and volunteer youth leaders.
Provide leadership to Youth Gathering planners and volunteer teams as directed and consult on programmatic materials as requested.
Perform other ONM-related duties and projects assigned by the supervising director, ONM managing director, or executive director.
Collaborate with program directors and designated representatives across corporate Synod on project development, execution, and program operations.