Current Job Openings

Director of Youth Ministry (10/7/2026)

We are looking for a part-time, 20hr/wk energetic director with a vibrant, growing relationship with Jesus and who feels called to creating a meaningful faith community where teens can learn and grow together. While a bachelor’s degree and prior experience in children’s and/or youth ministry are preferred, our highest priority is finding someone who shares our congregational values and mission, and who can collaborate with us on fresh, creative ideas for revitalizing ministry for all ages at the Union Church of Lake Bluff. For more information about UCLB, check out our Mission + History and Ten True Things About UCLB.

Other Preferred Qualifications Include:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead volunteers and build ministry programs

  • Strong communication skills

  • Experience and comfort with the flexibility working in a smaller church environment often requires

Responsibilities Include:

Ministry Development

  • Build a dynamic ministry that helps middle and high school students grow in faith and friendship.

  • Create and lead an every other week faith-building gathering for high school students

  • Lead confirmation class when there is a cohort of students ready for it

  • Plan service projects, retreats, and additional events that invite students to experience God in new ways, including our annual summer Work Trip

Volunteer & Leadership Development

  • Recruit and equip volunteers who feel called to work with youth.

  • Encourage leadership development in both students and adults.

Church & Community Presence

  • Be a visible presence on Sundays, engaging with families and youth before and after worship.

  • Collaborate with Board of Trustees, Board of Elders, and senior pastor to steward ministry budgets and church vision.

Compensation: $23/hr, accruing PTO, participation in the church’s retirement plan.

To Apply: Please email your resume to office@uclb.org with “Director of Youth Ministry” in the subject line.