outh Carolina United Methodist Conference
Director of Youth Ministries – Jamestown UMC
outh Carolina United Methodist Conference, Jamestown, New York, United States, 14704
Director of Youth Ministries – Jamestown UMC
POSITION: FULL TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor DIRECT REPORTS: Ministries Assistant & Media Communications POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide spiritual development and discipleship formation opportunities for youth (grades 6-12) through study, fellowship, service and worship. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Sunday mornings: Build relationships with youth by attending worship, oversee youth Sunday school classes and invite youth to participate in youth activities. * Sunday evenings: Plan and implement youth activities in conjunction with the Youth /council. * Wednesday evenings: Plan and implement youth activities in conjunction with the Youth Council and church staff. * Small Groups: Develop and implement age-level small group activities and studies for youth and provide oversight to adult volunteers. * Special Events: Plan, attend and oversee special youth events and mission trips in conjunction with the Youth Council. * Provide oversight, direction and support to the Youth Council. * Plan and distribute an annual program/event calendar in coordination with the Youth Council. * Maintain regular communication with youth, parents and volunteers. * Develop and manage annual budget. * Attend staff and applicable church meetings. * Recruit volunteers on Youth Council. * Educate volunteers and parents on the Safe Sanctuary policy. * Leverage social media and technology to communicate with youth, parents and community. * Demonstrate an intentional focus on inclusion for all. QUALIFICATIONS: * A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. * Strong organizational and communication skills including use of social media. * Strong skills in leadership, planning, interpersonal relations and program development. * Strong knowledge of the Bible and essential Christian beliefs including UMC doctrine. * A dedication to the church and ministry covenant promoting diversity, support and community.
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POSITION: FULL TIME DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor DIRECT REPORTS: Ministries Assistant & Media Communications POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide spiritual development and discipleship formation opportunities for youth (grades 6-12) through study, fellowship, service and worship. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Sunday mornings: Build relationships with youth by attending worship, oversee youth Sunday school classes and invite youth to participate in youth activities. * Sunday evenings: Plan and implement youth activities in conjunction with the Youth /council. * Wednesday evenings: Plan and implement youth activities in conjunction with the Youth Council and church staff. * Small Groups: Develop and implement age-level small group activities and studies for youth and provide oversight to adult volunteers. * Special Events: Plan, attend and oversee special youth events and mission trips in conjunction with the Youth Council. * Provide oversight, direction and support to the Youth Council. * Plan and distribute an annual program/event calendar in coordination with the Youth Council. * Maintain regular communication with youth, parents and volunteers. * Develop and manage annual budget. * Attend staff and applicable church meetings. * Recruit volunteers on Youth Council. * Educate volunteers and parents on the Safe Sanctuary policy. * Leverage social media and technology to communicate with youth, parents and community. * Demonstrate an intentional focus on inclusion for all. QUALIFICATIONS: * A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. * Strong organizational and communication skills including use of social media. * Strong skills in leadership, planning, interpersonal relations and program development. * Strong knowledge of the Bible and essential Christian beliefs including UMC doctrine. * A dedication to the church and ministry covenant promoting diversity, support and community.
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