Youth Director Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of youth director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise in risk management, internal controls and corporate processes by understanding current trends and issues within the organization and business community.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Communication of activities via personal invitation, social media, newsletter, bulletins, fliers, and website
• Previous experience with children, families, and outreach ministries
• Previous experience developing new ministries for children and families
• Excellent relational, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
• Experience with diverse cultures
• Willing to support the theology and values of Living Spirit Church
• Values and thinks innovatively and strategically—inclusive of past, present and future
• Has a mature and deepening faith in Jesus Christ

I am excited to be applying for the position of youth director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for weekly 30 minute individual counseling sessions to low income first generation high school students.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Data management (Salesforce and Raiser’s Edge highly desirable)
• A strong faith and theology consistent with the United Methodist Church
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading teams
• Physical health exam
• Be able to motivate staff and Board to implement strategic plans
• Have a passion for classical music
• Be well-versed in nonprofit finances
• Have a strong commitment to and interest in fundraising

I would like to submit my application for the youth director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise about local and national trends and best practices for admissions/enrollment management and expanding access to higher education for URMs, first generation and low-income students.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Is a self-motivated leader with a teachable spirit
• Is capable of casting and imparting vision for ministry, able to relate with students, parents, and staff
• Has a working knowledge of and passion for God’
• Is able to articulate the faith in a contagious manner
• Has a strong commitment to relational ministry in a team-based approach
• Is able to engage with students in a variety of settings (school, sports, the arts, church, home, etc)
• Is able to recruit, motivate, train, and empower volunteers for ministry
• Is able to use social media and technology in ministry

I am excited to be applying for the position of youth director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for educational programs to students in traditional classroom settings at local public and private schools as well as in non-traditional settings, such as home-school groups and summer recreation programs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Is committed to her/his own personal faith walk
• Biblical Knowledge
• Organize and direct the summer Urban Camp/VBS (one week event with evening sessions)
• Communication of activities via personal invitation, social media, newsletter, bulletins, fliers, and website (coordinate with communications coordinator)
• Self-motivated leader and collaborative team player
• Capital campaign fundraising
• Creating individual giving strategies at a successful non-profit
• Knowledge of Northern California philanthropy and of national philanthropic trends

I would like to submit my application for the youth director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight to all partners on youth programming, technical and vocational work and other efforts to engage out-of-school youth.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Be adaptable and willing to take a hands-on role across all facets of the organization
• Be able to work with children and parents
• Have experience engaging diverse stakeholders
• Expertise and business acumen for managing community-based programs
• Successful track record in volunteer recruitment, development, or management with an emphasis on community organization and program delivery
• Fundraising experience and demonstrated success in cultivating funder relationships
• Experience in using an executive presence to inspire confidence and passion in both internal and external audiences
• Experience in overseeing complex shared-measurement systems