Ministry and Community Engagement Coordinator

Status:
Part Time, Non-exempt (15-20 hours per week)

Faith Lutheran Church (FLC) seeks a collaborative, organized, and creative individual who is passionate about faith formation, hospitality, and community connection. The Ministry and Community Engagement Coordinator supports intergenerational ministries that help people of all ages grow in faith, build relationships, and engage with the wider community.

Approximately 60–70% of this role will focus on Children, Youth, and Family (CYF) ministry coordination and relationship-building, with the remaining time devoted to community engagement initiatives and support for adult faith formation programming.

We are an active, welcoming ELCA congregation in Okemos committed to faith formation, community engagement, and inclusive ministry. Our congregation values collaboration, hospitality, and building meaningful relationships across generations. Ministries currently include CYF programs, a food pantry, and Reconciling in Christ (RIC) advocacy/outreach. Learn more about our congregation and ministries at our website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

A successful candidate will support the mission and ministry of our church and work respectfully within the theology and practices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

FLC values faith formation as a lifelong, intergenerational process. Work collaboratively with the pastor, Christian Education Committee, and volunteers to develop and adapt programming that fosters learning, relationships, and spiritual growth for people across ages and life stages. Coordinate and support ministries including:

• Faith Formation (e.g., Confirmation/Sunday School; elementary to middle school ages). Responsibilities: teach/coordinate curriculum, coordinate and support volunteers and additional teachers (as needed). Currently scheduled on the 2nd Wednesday each month (5:45-6:15 PM Community Meal, 6:15-7:15 PM Faith Formation/Confirmation)
• High School (e.g., youth group): meets evenings on 1st & 3rd Sundays. Shared leadership with University Lutheran Church (East Lansing). Responsibilities: teach/coordinate curriculum and activities, coordinate and support volunteers and additional teachers (as needed), coordinate and support service opportunities and community outreach activities.

• Weekly Book Study – layperson led
• Pub Style Theology – discussion-based ministry under development

This is an area of active growth for our congregation, with strong support from congregational leadership and staff collaboration. In cooperation with the pastor and church leadership, engage with the broader community (Meridian Township/East Lansing/Williamston) by:

• Organizing general and RIC-specific community events and partnerships
• Strengthening existing community engagement initiatives while helping develop new opportunities.
• Maintaining connections with Meridian Township and local community resources

Engage effectively with the congregation in cooperation with the church office manager and pastor.

• Coordinate communications with the office manager and pastor.
• Prepare announcements and information for inclusion in bulletins, weekly e-news, social media, and other communication platforms in coordination with the office manager.
• Maintain event schedules, volunteer coordination, and ministry planning details.
• Communicate regularly with ministry volunteers, participants, and families.
• Meet regularly with the pastor for program development.
• Participate in staff meetings (monthly) and staff retreat (annual).

Flexible work hours may be required depending on programming needs. Some remote work may be allowed, but is not the default. This position generally requires:

• Sundays: mornings (2 hours) and two evenings/month (2 hours)
• Wednesdays: one evening/month (3.5 hours)
• Other occasional evening/weekend programming participation (2-4 hours)
• Planning/preparation time as needed (typically 8-10 hours weekly)
• Scheduling flexibility is expected, and weekly hours may vary…