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We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Director of Youth Ministry
Job Description - Director of Youth Ministry
Position: Director of Youth Ministry (ages 6th through 12th grade)
Hours: The Youth Director at FFUMC is a salaried employee of the church. It is understood that with the nature of Youth Ministry, some of the work happens outside the walls of the church. Hours and how they are served are negotiated with the Senior Pastor, the Youth Council, and Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Purpose: Assists the Senior Pastor in managing the ministry and vision of the congregation, shares a common commitment to the mission of the Church, provides spiritual leadership to the youth, and serves to address the spiritual needs of youth (of our church and of the community) so that they may grow in faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Qualifications:
Hours: The Youth Director at FFUMC is a salaried employee of the church. It is understood that with the nature of Youth Ministry, some of the work happens outside the walls of the church. Hours and how they are served are negotiated with the Senior Pastor, the Youth Council, and Staff Parish Relations Committee.
Purpose: Assists the Senior Pastor in managing the ministry and vision of the congregation, shares a common commitment to the mission of the Church, provides spiritual leadership to the youth, and serves to address the spiritual needs of youth (of our church and of the community) so that they may grow in faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Qualifications:
- Evidence of passion for Youth Ministry.
- General knowledge of Youth development.
- Experience in effective ministry leadership is desirable.
- A college degree in a related field such as teaching, counseling, etc. is desirable.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages.
- Ability to organize programs and activities and to activate responsibilities with a minimum of
- supervision and follow-up.
- No medical condition that would prevent carrying out duties of the job.
- Membership in a Christian Church.
- A good understanding of worship and a willingness to gain knowledge
- of United Methodist ritual and procedures.
- Christian qualities of faith, life, and practice.
Responsibilities including, but not limited to:
- Plans, develops and directs avenues for worship, spiritual direction, support, growth, fellowship,
- and service opportunities for the youth of FUMC including, but not limited to, Sunday school,
- Bible studies, Mission Trips, retreats, special youth worship services, youth outings, etc.
- Works actively to engage parents and volunteers in the Youth Ministry Program.
- Maintains regular communication with youth, parents of youth and volunteers.
- Provides church secretary with promotional materials and publicity for the Youth Program.
- Participates in staff and Church Council meetings, giving an update of Youth Ministry.
- Maintains confidentiality of relations and records.
- Becomes familiar with the Employee Personnel Manual and the Safe Sanctuary Policy and
- adheres to the policies contained therein.
- Consents to a background check.
Accountability: To the Senior Pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee.