BUMC Is Seeking a Full Time Youth Ministries Director Can you create a welcoming environment for everyone, creating space for all?
Do you have the ability to "love 'em where you find 'em?"
Do you want to be an important part of a positive, caring team?
Are you responsible? Can others count on you?
Are you resourceful? Can you accomplish a lot with a little?
Are you compelled to reach out to others?
Are you excited by developing new programs, and re-energizing the tried and true?
Is it important to you to be a part of a positive team in ministry for Christ?
Is your time flexible? Are you ready, willing and able to be a part of church events on weekdays, weekends, Sundays and evenings?
If so, this may be the position for you!
Brecksville United Methodist Church is a 700 member church in north east Ohio. We are looking for our next Youth Ministries Director effective immediately. This person will provide structure and spiritual leadership to the ministry of students in Grades 6-12.
A full job description is available below.
Core Requirements:
Bachelors Degree Preferred (or commensurate work experience.)
Youth ministry experience preferred (or experience working with youth in another capacity.)
Adept with social media and electronic communication.
Ability to communicate well with youth, parents, and the greater congregation.
Must pass background check and adhere to UMC Child Protection Policy.
Salary based on experience.
Submit your resume to Brecksville United Methodist Church, 65 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio 44141 or e-mail to office@brecksvilleumc.com.
For more information about BUMC please explore this website.
We welcome your questions. Call the church office at 440-526-8938. Our office hours are 8:30 - 4:30 Monday through Thursday and 8:30 - 12:30 on Fridays.
Come worship with us! Sunday services are at 8:45 and 11:15.
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BUMC Youth Director Position Description
The Youth Director will strive to foster Christian growth in and among the youth and youth families of our congregation. In association with the Youth Board, the Youth Director will:
Build relationships with youth, parents, and grandparents working to draw them closer to Christ and the church through personal contact, youth gatherings, and events.
Support and encourage the current youth leaders and existing ministries of the congregation as well as develop additional leaders for the ongoing program.
Meet regularly with the Youth Board and pastor.
Establish regular office hours at the church to be accessible to youth and youth leaders while also reserving time to be present at youth activities in the community.
Communicate youth activities to the congregation as a whole through conversation, a column in the Good Word newsletter, and announcements at congregational events.
Develop a church environment which is welcoming and supportive of youth.
Provide opportunities for youth to meet, build fellowship, and develop relationships with other Christian youth through gatherings, and events.
Disciple youth and train them to witness to and disciple others.
Develop a youth worship team that will lead worship occasionally.
Provide opportunities for youth to grow as servants and to be of service to their peers, families, church, and community.
Be a presence with involvement in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Christmas Program, Confirmation Instruction, etc.
Have fun with the youth and youth families of our congregation and community.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree preferred or commensurate work experience.
A minimum of one year youth ministry experience preferred.
Positive. Caring. Relationship driven.
Christian background, good understanding of Bible.
Experience working with youth.
Strong work ethic. Team oriented.
Strong organization skills.
Adept with social media and electronic communication.
Ability to communicate well with youth, parents, and the greater congregation.
Wide range of interests including an awareness of youth interests.
Maturity.
Able to reach out to all youth - attract those that have drifted away.
Able to plan fun activities as well as service activities.
Must pass background check and adhere to UMC Child Protection Policy.
