Open Positions

Associate Youth Minister (Part-Time) 

The Church of the Holy Comforter (CHC) is seeking an Associate Youth Minister. The Church of the Holy Comforter is a thriving Episcopal Church in Kenilworth, Illinois. Those looking to join our team should be detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about collaboration. Candidates must be comfortable leading students to deepen their personal faith. 

Our Associate Youth Minister will support the Youth Minister with various programmatic, administrative, and strategic responsibilities, including support with Youth Group(s), Sunday School, and relationship building with our young people. Our mission is to “transform ourselves and the world through Love.” We know that continuing to achieve that mission relies on intergenerational flourishing. 

Our Associate Youth Minister will work closely with our Youth Minister, our clergy team, our vestry, and our parent leadership to facilitate the long-term success of our mission. Central to our program at Holy Comforter is the idea that children participating in our community are encouraged.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Sunday School including supporting with teaching, curricular development, and programming across age groups.

  • Support weekly Sunday Night Youth Group, especially with the expansion to middle school.

  • Support with confirmation classes, extra programming, and events as needed.

  • Support with pastoral care and community building with students.

  • Support with planning as well as attend annual mission trip.

  • Other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field encouraged.

  • Experience with education, spirituality, and Episcopal/Mainline theology.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Compensation:

  • 10-15 hours/week. Hourly rate, $20-25.

To apply, please contact our Rector, the Rev. Heath Howe at heathhowe@holycomforter.org and copy in our Youth Minister at ian@holycomforter.org. Please include your resume and a one-page cover letter detailing why you’d be a good fit for CHC.