Director of youth ministry,

Provides leadership in ministry serving the young people of Gary Church and the broader Wheaton area, building meaningful relationships with and developing a welcoming community for students in grades 6 through 12.

About the role

Working in collaboration with parents, volunteers, staff, and the congregation, the director creates formal and informal opportunities for youth to feel connected, grow in their faith as followers of Jesus Christ, and actively participate in the life of the church. The director reports to the senior pastor.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and outgoing nature
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor
• Tenaciousness and determination
• Commitment to youth
• Ability to relate to pre-teens, teens, and their families

Building Engineer

Classification: Part-time (approx. 10-12 hours per week)

Reports to: Senior Pastor with accountability to Board of Trustees

Day-to-day supervisor: Church Administrator

About the role

The Building Engineer works with other church staff members to ensure the church building is available and ready for use for various activities of the church and community. This role is part of a team that ensures ministry is done in a safe, clean environment. While most activities will be performed during scheduled working hours, the Building Engineer may need to respond to requests from pastors and other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Complete equipment reports and building repairs/modifications
• Perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting/plastering, carpentry, and mechanical repairs as needed
• Attend to developing needs around the building and report them to the Board of Trustees
• Participate in monthly meetings with the Board of Trustees
• Supervise any outside contracted repairs on the premises
• Take initiative on building upkeep, projects, and repairs, bringing them to the Board of Trustees for discussion, approval, and action

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders
• Ability to work evening or weekend hours as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent

Christian Education Assistant

Classification: Part-time, approximately 10 hours per week

Supervisor: Carey Williams Bebar, Director of Christian Education

About the role

The Christian Education Assistant supports the general operation of Sunday morning Christian Education ministry for children and adults, building relationships with members of the Gary Church Community and with the Lord through this important service. This person will help create an environment for children and adults to grow in faith, serve others, nurture one another, demonstrate discipleship, and proclaim God’s grace and Good News.

Responsibilities

• Be present and prepared each Sunday morning (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and arrange a substitute if unable to attend
• Set up and take down Christian Education Sunday morning ministry each week
• Work with the Adult Christian Education Committee to welcome guest presenters and accommodate their requests
• Partner with hospitality team members to greet, support, and encourage teachers, parents, and children
• Organize, maintain, and stock materials and supplies for Christian Education
• Support the Gary Church Safe Sanctuaries Policy
• Recruit, lead, teach, or aid as needed
• Coordinate Kids’ Church and Sunday School ministry by ensuring volunteers are present and engaged through clear communication
• Help coordinate Sunday Morning Special Events
• Oversee monthly Parent’s Night Out ministry

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Background check

Pay

A $500 monthly stipend is provided August through May.