We’re Hiring!

Current Openings

  • The Youth and Family Office Coordinator works with a team of staff and volunteers to connect youth and families to the ministries of First Lutheran Church to support the proclamation of God’s Word. Responsibilities include supporting and equipping staff and volunteers, coordinating schedules, and taking care of details behind the scenes. 

    Essential Functions  

    • Support the staff, volunteers, and Youth and Family Board  

    • Manage Youth and Family calendars and communications with families of First Lutheran Church  

    • Schedule and communicate with Youth and Family volunteers  

    • Coordinate children’s, middle school, high school, and college ministries, as well as special events  

    • Track payments and documents (e.g., check requests, registrations, attendance, liability releases, background checks)  

    • Order supplies, run errands, keep office organized  

    • Other duties as assigned  

    Core Requirements  

    • Excellent written and verbal communicator, attention to detail 

    • Collaborative and team oriented with the ability to work independently  

    • Self-starter able to adjust and problem solve  

    • Knowledge in (or open to learning) new and current technologies as a means of connecting and communicating with staff, volunteers, and ministry participants (e.g., Microsoft TEAMS, social media, Planning Center, OneDrive, SharePoint) 

    • Able to work in an environment of Lutheran theology and faith 

    Support & Accountability, Compensation  

    • Reports to: Youth and Family Ministry Team Lead 

    • Minimum 2 years related experience required, associate’s degree preferred 

    • Full-time, hourly, up to 40 hours per week  

    • Approx. weekly schedule: 1 Sunday a month, Monday 8a-5p, Tuesday 8a-5p, Wednesday 10a-7p, Thursday 8a-5p, off Friday and Saturday  

    • Hourly wage in relation to education, experience, and ability 

    • 3 weeks PTO, health insurance, 403B retirement 

To apply, submit a resume or job history and statement of interest to Valerie Pherson.

First Lutheran Church is a Christian Ministry in Sioux Falls, SD, and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Its purpose is to proclaim and propagate the Christian faith through the means of grace, in the program approved by the ELCA. Employment at First Lutheran is on an “at-will” basis. First Lutheran Church is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based solely on the qualifications for and ability to perform the duties of the position for which employment is sought.