Director of Youth Ministry

Location

Fayetteville, NC | United States

Job description

Haymount United Methodist Church

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303

Part Time

Knowledge, skills, and attributes for position

• Required
• Must embrace Christian discipline and United Methodist doctrine and theology
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field. Preference will be given to those achieving a Master’s Degree in a related field. A Professional Certification in Youth Ministry is desired. 
• Travel is required several times throughout the year for mission trips, weekend retreats and youth activities
• Have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement ministry within the parameters of the UMC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer/technology skills.
• Possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, their families, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers
• Experience at other United Methodist churches is desired 

Expectations of employee in the position

• Attendance at weekly staff meetings, monthly Church Council meetings. 

• Continuing education/development
• Be a team player with the rest of the staff

Specific Duties and Tasks of the Position

• Participation in conference-wide youth activities Participation in district wide youth activities is expected for both the Director of Youth Ministry and the youth of HUMC
• Develop adult and youth leaders within the youth ministry
• Plan and execute all events that encompass a balanced youth ministry [a mixture of disciple building and fun activities] such as the annual ski trip, trips to Carowinds, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, the beach, the mountains, etc.
• Recruit and train volunteers to work with youth in all aspects of youth ministry and ensure adequate volunteer support and adult to youth ratio, adhering to all Safe Sanctuaries policies 
• Teach confirmation class and provide leadership beyond the classroom by equipping mentors, encouraging parental support, and challenging the confirmands to fully participate in the journey
• Keep records of youth participation and manage the youth ministry budget, including balancing costs for events among youth families and the church. 
• Establish and maintain strong communication with the church staff and leadership, parents, youth and congregation as a whole, including calendaring all events in cooperation with the church staff. 
• Attend worship as well as have a visible presence in Sunday School for grades 6-12
• Support and attend the music ministres offered for youth. 
• Pastors or direct supervisors may provide additional tasks that are consistent with the job description and can reasonably be expected to be accomplished within the position’s work hours.

Organization: Haymount United Methodist Church

Contact: Nicole Andre

Phone: 9104840181

Closing Date: 03/30/2024

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