Coordinator of Ministry and Service

About Lake Park Lutheran Church

Lake Park Lutheran Church is an ELCA congregation on the East Side of Milwaukee, called to seek and live the Gospel, welcome all, advocate for justice, and serve others.  At Lake Park, our spiritual family includes every generation, people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and all kinds of backgrounds. We share in ministry with our community and global partners, especially Alice’s Garden, All Peoples Gathering Church, Lutheran Campus Ministry, and our sister congregation in El Salvador.

Position Description

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative leader to coordinate ministry in our multi-generational church and connect members to meaningful service opportunities in our church and alongside our partners. We are devoted to building a staff and leadership team that reflects the diversity of God’s people. As part of our commitment to racial equity and inclusion, we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from historically marginalized communities, to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement children, youth, and family ministry
  • Develop and deepen our children, youth, and family ministry. This includes assessing current programming, strategizing, and planning for the future
  • Build and maintain authentic relationships of care with children, youth, and their families
  • Establish an inclusive and safe environment for children, youth, and family ministry
  • Coordinate volunteer teams and provide support to lay leaders
  • Plan, organize, implement, and attend children and youth programming, including service projects, retreats, and trips
• Support adult education and programming
  • Provide support to small group leaders within the congregation
  • Plan special events, educational opportunities, and programming for adults
  • Collaborate with staff to ensure regular communication with the adults in the congregation
• Coordinate volunteer and service opportunities
  • Connect members to volunteer and service opportunities within the congregation that fit their interest, passions, and skillsets
  • Build and foster relationships in our neighborhood and with our partners
  • Coordinate and promote volunteer and service opportunities with our partners 

Requirements

• An understanding and appreciation of the ELCA and our call to serve and love our neighbors 
• Ability to embody and articulate the values of diversity, equity, justice and inclusion
• Experience and passion for working with children, youth, and families; exceptional candidates will also have adult education/ministry experience
• Excitement to engage the congregation and wider community with care and enthusiasm
• Experience developing team leaders and recruiting and equipping volunteers
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed, while working within a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• At least 2-3 years of experience in education, ministry, program development, or community organizing
• A 4-year or higher college degree is preferred, but relevant experience will be considered for exceptional candidates
• Verifiable references and a background check
• Availability for Sunday mornings, evenings, and weekends

Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position (30–40 hours per week). Compensation includes base salary, health benefits, paid vacation, and continuing education funds. Salary range is $50,000-60,000 (at 40 hours/week), commensurate with experience.

Supervision and Support

This role will be supervised by the Pastor, and supported by our Personnel Team and Church Council. Responsibilities and duties may change as needed and goals for growth will be reviewed annually.