Join our team
As we start our next campus, we are looking for the right people to make our team.
Who we are looking for?
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General Description: The Youth Director will advocate for the needs of the youth in the local church and larger community in order to develop and coordinate an effective ministry to youth, their families, and volunteers who serve them. Youth is defined here as students who are either in grades 6-12 and/or are 11-18 years old. This position will be responsible for the youth ministry at any campus of Shepherds Community UMC.
Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below. Must be able to submit to and pass a background check in accordance with Shepherd’s Community UMC’s policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will include the following and other tasks as assigned:
Discern through collaborative leadership God’s vision of the youth program and effectively cast that vision to the larger congregation.
Recruit, nurture, and guide a team of (more than 2 unrelated) adult volunteers that together will plan, develop, and coordinate an inclusive youth program.
These volunteers should not be limited to any age, gender, etc demographic.
Shepherd the youth, volunteers, and parents of the youth within our community (not bound by church membership or attendance).
Set goals to accomplish ministry that is aligned with the congregational mission, vision, and values. These goals should be SMART (sustainable, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely) and submitted to church leadership annually.
Evaluate performance of those goals and make quarterly progress reports to the Lead Team.
Because this is a part-time position, special attention and consideration must be given to work capacity. Clear communication to supervisors must be given in advance if a program or event will require greater support from paid staff.
Select and maintain an appropriate curriculum for the youth program. Appropriate will be determined in accordance with the SMART goals set by the Student Leadership Team.
Rely on and communicate with church staff to aid in communicating events, needs, and programming of the student ministry.
Teach youth Bible studies and classes in coordination with the Children’s Ministry Team.
Recruit and empower a student leadership team comprised of (more than 2 unrelated) students who will help steer and vision for the ministry.
Plan and execute fellowship events with the assistance of other lay leaders.
Meet regularly (time and frequency will be decided between the pastor and Family Ministry’s Coordinator) with the pastor to discuss any needs that the youth ministry may have.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Desire to advocate for, teach, and adhere to the Child and Youth Protection Policy of Shepherd’s Community United Methodist Church. Ensure compliance with the Child and Youth Protection Policy by all volunteers.
Willingness to work with volunteer teams to accomplish ministry.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately based on Child Youth Protection Policy; verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and coordinate programs and activities.
Ability to motivate youth, volunteers and parishioners.
Ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to utilize Planning Center and Google Workspace for all work.
Tenacity for communication and excitement about what God is doing in the lives of youth, families and volunteers at Shepherd’s Community United Methodist Church.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a dedicated Christian. Must have a working knowledge of and willingness to advocate for the theological beliefs of the United Methodist Church.
Experience leading a youth ministry on a volunteer basis.
Work experience teaching and leading students is required.
Demonstrates the highest level of integrity at all times, on and off the job. Maintain a gentle spirit in social settings, especially on social media.
Graduate of high school.
Must demonstrate a commitment to further God’s kingdom and the principles and doctrine of the Methodist Church.
HOURS AND COMPENSATION:
This position will receive $20 an hour with a maximum of 7 hours per week. Remote work is encouraged except for program leading and a majority of meetings.
SUPERVISION:
This position will report directly to the Senior Pastor.
Who is Shepherd’s UMC?
We live out a faith that makes a difference in our lives. We practice a radical welcome where everyone* is invited to join. We are not perfect and don’t pretend to be and we know it would be so much better with you here.
*no seriously, we mean everyone. We aren’t just saying that.
A church on the move
We are a church passionate about serving our neighborhood in meaningful ways. We do so by partnering with a local elementary school, supporting our sister church in Cuba, and supporting efforts to alleviate suffering in Ukraine. We don’t just say what we believe— we show it!
Seriously Open
We are a church that cares about the Gospel and people first. We are a casual space that focuses on making people feel welcome and at home as soon as they walk in. We have affirmations of faith and we know sometimes they are hard to believe—we want to get better every day. We practice an open table for communion so that everyone can join. It is better when you are here.
