What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Ministry position at The United Methodist Church?
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70810
PART TIME
Now Hiring positions in Communications, Children’s, and Youth Ministries
St. John’s United Methodist Church (Baton Rouge, LA) seeks compassionate individuals to fill vital roles in Communications, Children’s, and Youth Ministries. These positions are part-time, but applicants may seek either part-time or full-time employment with us. We are looking for the right candidate(s) and will modify the responsibilities and compensation based on the gifts, needs, and preferences of the most qualified candidate(s).
Why join the staff at St. John’s UMC, Baton Rouge?
- Welcoming, loving, and inclusive congregation, committed to ministry with the next generation
- Work alongside a dynamic team of lay leaders, clergy, and staff
- Passionate about worship, spiritual growth, community outreach & missions
- Located in a growing and diverse part of south Baton Rouge, a short distance from LSU
About the Children’s and Youth Ministries positions
Primary Role: Cultivate and nourish a thriving discipleship ministry for the children, teens, and young families of our community, striving to increase, both spiritually and numerically, our engagement with the next generation.
- Candidates may apply for one or both positions.
- Children’s Ministry serves children from birth through 5th grade and their families.
- Youth Ministry serves students in 6th-12th grades and their families.
- Candidates will possess strong organizational and administrative skills, as well as a love for young people and a deep interest in relating to and leading them.
Hours & Compensation for Children’s and Youth Positions
- Children’s Ministry - Minimum of 8 hours/week
- Annual Compensation: $12,000-$15,000; Proportional to experience
- Youth Ministry - Minimum of 10 hours/week
- Annual Compensation: $13,000-$16,000; Proportional to experience
- Both positions require availability on Sunday mornings. Other hours may be flexible, with the possibility of working remotely.
Full-Time Career Opportunity: Assuming all three positions qualify the individual for full-time employment status.
Additional Benefits for Full Time:
- 12 paid holidays as well as paid time off
- Educational benefit of $1000 per year for expenses toward educational advancement in a ministry-related program
- Medical Care - $2,000 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), in which you receive tax-free reimbursements for qualified medical expenses, including premiums. (Starts after the completion of a 90-day introductory period.)
- Retirement - Optional United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP), a 403(b) retirement savings plan administered by Wespath, offers before-tax, Roth, and/or after-tax contributions through payroll deductions. (Starts after the completion of a 90-day introductory period.)
- Moving Expenses - One-time reimbursement for IRS-recognized relocation expenses up to $1,000, contingent upon providing documentation such as receipts and/or invoices.
Apply Today: Interested candidates may submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@stjohnsbr.org. In your cover letter, indicate the position(s) for which you want to be considered: Communications, Children’s Ministry, and/or Youth Ministry. We will begin reviewing applications on February 15, 2025. The positions are open until filled.
Organization: St. John's United Methodist Church
Contact: Molly Means
Phone: 2259101805
Closing Date: 03/08/2025
Salary : $12,000 - $15,000
