What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children and United Youth Director position at St. James United Methodist Church?
Job title: St. James Children and United Youth Director
Hours: 20 hours per week Compensation: ~$25,000 per year
Supervisor: Rev. Andrew Wolfe
This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, communication, and supervision of all Youth programming with the purpose of initial and continued discipleship. This United Youth position will be housed at St. James United Methodist Church, but its reach goes far beyond.
Vital Qualities
Must be a person who is: Christian, of high integrity, communicates well, positive, energetic, nurturing, and organized.
Key responsibilities & duties
- Responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision of all youth activities.
- Approximately one Sunday a month spent at a United Youth church other than St. James.
- Responsible for the Youth calendar and budget.
- Schedule and administer leadership and planning meetings for volunteers and clergy.
- Be “on call” for parents and youth that need pastoral guidance.
- Be point person in coordination with churches/parents on communication of youth events.
- Ensure all Safe Sanctuary policies are followed including making sure those working with youth have current background checks and training.
- Providing and leading youth missions.
- Be present, as you are able, for Youth events outside of church.
- Coordinate volunteers, Meals, and other youth related.
- Participate in continuing education regularly.
- Attend Salkehatchie, Asbury Hills, soup kitchen, mission trips, and other ministry opportunities where needed.
- Familiar with communication though technology and social media.
Children’s Director Role Compensation: ~$15,000
Reporting to: Senior Pastor Hours: 10 - 12 hours per week
30 hours on VBS week ($1000 bonus upon completion)
This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision of all children’s programming at St. James UMC with the purpose of initial and continued discipleship.
Vital Qualities
Must be a person who is: Christian, of high integrity, communicates well, positive, energetic, and nurturing.
Key responsibilities & duties
- Responsible weekly for all aspects of Children’s Church and Kids Club.
- Responsible for special events including outings, family fun days, and mission projects.
- Responsible for Vacation Bible School and all its crazy aspects (will require extra hours.)
- Coordinate with admin assistant in supervising and scheduling children’s church, nursery and kid’s club workers/volunteers.
- Assist admin assistant and communications director in promotion and communication of children’s events.
- Ensure all Safe Sanctuary policies are followed, including making sure those responsible for children have current background checks and training.
- Be present, as you are able, for children’s events outside of church (plays/sports…)
- Lead children’s time during worship.
- Familiar with communication though technology and social media.
3 of 4 Sunday’s 9:00am – Noon
Sunday afternoons 3:15pm – 5:30pm
Staff Meetings, Worship Committee, Church Council, Youth Small Group
Office Hours TBD
Worship with United Youth Church one Sunday per month.
At United Youth Church 6pm – End
United Youth Planning Meetings
Total Compensation: ~ $40,000 per year
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week
Experience:
- Typing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Spartanburg, SC 29301 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30,000 - $40,000