929 Maple Avenue | Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.852.0800 | fbcdg.org

Email resume to Lead Pastor: Jarret.Garber@firstbaptistdg.org

Position Assignment: Youth Intern (6th-12th grade)

Reports To: Lead Pastor

About the Role: The mission of the Youth Intern is to partner with the Youth Staff to help the Next Generation Know Jesus, Grow in Jesus, and Go make disciples of Jesus through the church’s core values of being Biblical, Vibrant, and Loving. TheYouth Intern is responsible for implementation of the mission, vision, and direction. This leadership includes, but is not limited to: preparing and running Wednesday night youth group, connecting with students, encouraging next steps of faith.

About the Church: First Baptist Church of Downers Grove is a growing church in the western suburbs of Chicago. Established in 1851 by 17 men and women, FBCDG has a history and legacy of faithfulness to the Gospel and to the Word of God. We believe confidently that God has placed FBC at 929 Maple for such a time as this. Within 5 miles of the church there are over 285,000 people. The harvest is plentiful, and we are praying for laborers to join in the mission to reach this community with the Gospel.

Candidate Requirements

A love for Jesus, characterized by a passion for walking in the ways of Jesus personally
A love for the Next Generation, demonstrated by a desire to help the Next Generation take their next step toward Jesus
A love for the ministry of the local church, evidenced by a focus to equip the saints for the work of ministry
Background check
DCFS certification

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide ministry leadership of the Youth Group (6th-12th)
Help implement the regular youth ministry rhythms:
- Weekly Youth Group
- Monthly Social Gatherings
- Quarterly Events
- Annual Retreat / Camp
Relationally connect with students by attending sporting events, concerts, etc.
Communicate with students to keep them engaged and informed
Participate on a rotation of Sunday volunteer teams to support the mission of FBC

This following job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Candidate Qualifications

Excellent administrative and goal-oriented skills
Possess the ability to embrace innovation and creativity and manage several projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to use appropriate judgment, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality
Proven leadership skills utilizing a cooperative, collaborative team leadership style
Collaborative working style to work with volunteers, parents, students, and children
Understand current safety and security issues resulting in the implementation of safeguards
Shall be a member of the church staff in agreement with the First Baptist Church Doctrinal Statement and willing to abide by our Constitution

Time and Compensation