Job Openings

DEPARTMENT:Family Ministries.

SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director of Family Ministries

FULL/PART TIME: Full-Time

LOCATION: Glen Ellyn, IL

Why Join Us?

First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn (FPGE) is a growing PC(USA) congregation passionate about discipleship and outreach. With a rich history in local and global missions, we equip people of all ages to live out their faith. We’re seeking a dynamic leader to inspire students (grades 6-12) and their families, fostering lifelong disciples who serve Christ in our community and beyond. If you love building relationships, empowering volunteers, and innovating in ministry, this role offers meaningful impact in a supportive, family-centered church.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

● Lead as the trusted face and foundation of youth ministry at First Pres, shaping a program anchored in the church’s identity and cultivating a Christ-centered culture where students grow in faith, service, and have a deep sense of belonging.

● Lead daily operations for student ministries (grades 6-12), including weekly high school (currently Sunday nights) and middle school (currently Wednesday nights) gatherings focused on worship, prayer, Bible study, service, and applying faith to real life situations.

● Teach or equip others to teach at gatherings, using interactive and experiential methods to engage students holistically.

● Create and manage a calendar of events, including social activities, service projects, retreats, summer camps, and mission trips to build community and deepen faith.

Team Building & Volunteer Engagement

● Recruit, train, and empower adult leaders for relational ministry in programs like High School Ministry, Middle School Ministry, Confirmation, and special events, and look for ways to bring parents into greater engagement.

● Build a core volunteer team to help execute summer camps and mission trips.

● Facilitate the Student Ministry Council, a dedicated group of stakeholders, to guide ministry direction.

● Identify students’ gifts and involve them in serving across FPGE.

Student & Family Support

● Meet students one-on-one outside programs to encourage and disciple them.

● Attend community events to cheer on students in their daily lives.

● Assist with midweek Children’s Ministry (Wednesday afternoons, 8 weeks fall/spring) and Confirmation (Sunday mornings, September-April) to connect with future students.

● Partner with the Sr. Director of Family Ministries to recruit for Family Camp and provide leadership.

● Develop follow-up protocols for students and families, collaborating on pastoral care as needed.

● Establish an inclusive culture welcoming students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

● Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Family Ministries to add throughlines between ministries as well as integrate students into the larger congregation.

Administrative & Collaborative Duties

● Manage the student ministry budget and oversee tasks like attendance tracking.

● Maintain regular communication with families via newsletters, apps, or social media, and equip them to reinforce the teachings of the weekly ministries.

● Collaborate with the Family Ministries Team to integrate students into the broader church and support parents.

● Attend weekly Family Ministries and full staff meetings.

Partnership with Family Ministries Team

You’ll work closely with the Sr. Director of Family Ministries, Student Ministries Elder, Children’s Ministries Director, Director of Westminster Preschool, and other coordinators to align efforts and strengthen family discipleship.

Who We Are

FPGE is a vibrant church family centered on Jesus Christ. Through Bible studies, small groups, and service, we equip individuals to serve in our community and world. We’re

committed to intergenerational ministry, where students serve alongside adults in God’s work.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

● Have a vision for student ministry that aligns with FPGE’s family-focused strategy.

● Understand healthy student ministry practices and be willing to innovate.

● Be a self-starter who manages multiple projects, experiments boldly, and incorporates feedback.

● Reach out to all families, planning events that welcome diverse students and foster connections.

● Recruit and utilize volunteers effectively while equipping students to lead.

● Maintain professionalism, communicating clearly with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, parents, and students.

Qualifications

● A deep love for Jesus and passion for student ministry.

● College degree required.

● 2-3 years of youth ministry experience preferred, but not required.

● Familiarity with PC(USA) is a plus.

Ultimate Goals of the position:

● Equip students and their families to be lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ who participate in Christ’s mission in Glen Ellyn, surrounding communities and the world.

● Recruit and empower volunteers to be ministry partners in the discipleship of students and parents.

● Integrate students into the greater life and mission of First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive package based on experience, including salary, health benefits, professional development opportunities, and support for work-life balance in a collaborative environment.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to Jen Bradbury, Sr. Director of Family Ministries, at jbradbury@firstpresge.org. We’re excited to hear how your gifts align with our mission—apply today!

DEPARTMENT: Worship Ministries
SUPERVISOR: Lily Serfass (Modern Worship Director)
FULL/PART TIME: Part-time; approximately 10 hours per

Purpose of the Worship Ministry Intern Position

• Help facilitate transformational online/hybrid/gathered worship environments for the community of First Pres, friends of First Pres and visitors to First Pres.
• Equip worship team members to be lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ who participate in Christ’s mission in Glen Ellyn, surrounding communities, and the world, promising to seek the fellowship of the church wherever they reside.
• Thoughtfully and creatively balanced ministry to the “nones,” “dones,” and “wons.” (i.e.: non-Christians, the disaffected Christians, and intentional Christians).

Specifics of the Worship Ministry Intern Position

• Worship leadership on and off platform, engage worship participants where they’re at in their spiritual and personal development.
• Partner with worship staff in all aspects of the worship ministry, seeking to nurture a magnetically Christ-like atmosphere in which every worship participant feels compelled engage with their entire selves.
• Cultivate adaptability and leadership skills through exposure to Classic, Modern and A/V ministries.
• Attend trips, retreats, and special events as requested

Ultimate Destinations

Worship Team Members are Equipped

• Worship team members can articulate what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ and live lives transformed by having faith in him.
• Worship team members understand what it means to have a rich personal spiritual life and the importance of cultivating spirituality within community.
• Worship team members’ worldviews are expanded beyond affluent suburban culture via participation in ministry and mission.
• Worship team members are sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with their friends.
• Worship team members’ participation will increase within the ministry teams.

Partnership with the Worship Ministry Leadership Team

• The Intern is an effective collaborator with the Pastors and Worship Ministry team.
• The Intern actively contributes ideas on how to innovate intergenerational ministry in a 21st century world in ways that benefits and engages the First Pres community.

Who We Are

First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn has a rich history of engaging in both local and international mission and justice ministries. There is a long history of equipping people for a life-long journey of discipleship through participation in Bible study, small groups, and mission. We are a growing PC(USA) congregation with an emphasis on both discipleship and outreach, and are looking for someone to minister to youth through the same lens. Having wrestled through issues at both the denominational and congregational level, First Pres is a church that has remained a family-centered on Jesus Christ. We are a church that desires to see individuals of all ages serve alongside one another in what God is already doing in our church, community, and beyond.

Who The Intern Needs To Be

The Worship Ministry Intern needs to be someone with a deep and growing faith in Jesus Christ, who possesses a high view of Scripture, and who is intentional with personal prayer and Bible study. Gifted at music or other art forms, the Worship Ministry Intern is also emotionally mature and has healthy boundaries with the people to whom she/he ministers. This intern understands relational ministry, easily connects with people, and has an understanding of current cultural trends. He or she knows and humbly accepts his/her “growing edges.”

Qualifications

• At least one year of college education preferred.
• At least six months of relevant experience in worship arts ministry.
• A proven interest in ministering to a local church through worship ministry.

Compensation

Interns are paid at a rate of $14/hour

How to Apply:

Interested? Contact Lily Serfass at lserfass@firstpresge.org.