Join our church family as our Young Adult and Middle School Coordinator.
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Sunday worship at Summerwood
Easter Sunday Contemporary Service
Leading Sunday worship service outdoors
Church worshiping outside
Man Drumming in Contemporary Worship Service

Now Hiring:

Young Adult & Middle School Coordinator

Oversee and coordinate the development and spiritual life of those assigned by bringing them into a life changing and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Areas of Responsibility: 

  • Coordinate implementation of vision and programming for both Middle School and Young Adults.
  • Recruit, train and equip adult leader volunteers.
  • Work in cooperation with parents assisting them in nurturing the faith of their children.
  • Communicate using all available means and technologies.
  • Plan and execute meetings, retreats and trips.
  • Be accountable and a team player with other members of the youth staff.
  • Provide Biblical teaching and insight to students through regular gatherings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  1. Undergraduate degree in biblical studies or education.
  2. Ability to work on a team toward specific goals
  3. Experience in a large church ministry preferred
  4. Must fully support the EFCA doctrinal statement

Check out the above videos to get a feel for what some of our annual youth retreats—and student ministries at First Free Rockford as a whole—are like.

You can also find us online @heartbeatmsm and @elementhsm on Instagram and Facebook.

Who is First Free Rockford?

Learn more about who we are and what we believe.

We are a multi-generational Christian church in Rockford, Illinois. We’ve been around since 1884, through most of our city’s history.

Our Mission: To bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our Vision: To see all generations go, tell, and show the love of God in the city of Rockford and around the world.

Our BeliefsOur Culture
Kids Ministries

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Every kid has a unique personality and God has a special plan for each of them. Jesus said: Let the little children come to me … for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. (Matt. 19:14)

Students Ministries

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First Free Students is a community of teens and adult leaders who worship, grow and serve together. We create spaces for students to find their true identity in Jesus and to pursue authentic friendships.
Adult Ministries

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Rooted is our community for young adults and college students ages 18–25. We help young adults like you grow in your relationship with God, each other and the church family.