Director of Engagement

POSITION PURPOSE

This position will focus on discipleship, developing leaders, engaging, and energizing different groups, and bringing others to experience a deeper connection through faith, primarily through coordinating youth and family ministries as well as community outreach through social media and other forms.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Director of Youth Engagement a. Coordinate and lead Trinity Youth activities (6-12 grade) i. Weekly meetings with Trinity Youth Group ii. Coordinate volunteers to work with Trinity Youth Group iii. Coordinate Mission Trips and ELCA Youth Gatherings iv. Work with the Social Ministry Committee as appropriate. b. Coordinate and lead Trinity Elementary Educational Ministry (PreK-5th grade) i. Weekly meetings of the Elementary Education Opportunity (after school or otherwise) ii. Coordinate volunteers to work with Trinity Elementary Educational Ministry iii. Facilitate Summer Day Camp in Partnership with Camp Ewalu. iv. Facilitate other partnerships with local churches for youth programming. v. Coordinate with Pastor and worship leaders to integrate youth into worship life of Trinity. 2. Director of Community Engagement a. Engage with the community intentionally and proactively. i. Collaborate with the Office Administrator to tell the story of the congregation to a wider audience through various platforms, including front signage. ii. Provide content for communications resources including email newsletters, mailings, website, and social media. iii. Connect with other Quad Cities ELCA congregations to facilitate shared opportunities for education, fellowship, and social ministry/outreach. iv. Connect with the community and represent Trinity Lutheran Church through local events and organizations. v. Create a strategy to connect with new and diverse audiences through Trinity Lutheran vi. Utilize communications and marketing strategies to increase awareness and invite prospective members to worship and fellowship events. 3. Director of Congregational Engagement a. Coordinate with Hospitality & Outreach Team connecting congregation members to one another. i. Explore possible certifications in Stephen Ministry and Implementation in congregation. b. Develop and coordinate a small group ministry at Trinity Lutheran Church. i. Develop a small group ministry for adults of all ages, seniors, and/or young adults. ii. Choose curriculum in consultation with Pastor. iii. Coordinate groups. c. Develop and coordinate regular social ministry/outreach emphases and education in conjunction with the Social Ministry Committee and Active Learning Committee. i. Engage and energize the core membership at Trinity Lutheran Church. Develop a broader emphasis on abundance and generosity with time, care of creation, etc. d. Develop and coordinate an annual leadership retreat for Congregation Council and team chairs. e. Preach or deliver "temple talks" on a regular basis at Trinity Lutheran Church. i. Meet with Pastor to plan preaching schedule.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Attend staff meetings, council meetings, and applicable committee meetings as a staff member (voice, no vote) at Trinity Lutheran Church. 2. Participate in Southeastern Iowa Synod Children, Youth, & Family Network Activities a. Seek out additional continued educational opportunities 3. Other duties as assigned.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Bettendorf, IA 52722