Current Openings & Community Opportunities

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Youth Pastor, New York, NY

Church History: Morningside UMC is a predominantly Korean American ministry based in New York City near Columbia University and seeking to impact our larger community with the love of Christ. We are comprised of people from all walks of life – families, couples, young adults, college students, youth, and children. More information about the church can be found here: http://morningside-nyc.com

Responsibility: The Youth Group Pastor is responsible for developing and implementing programs for the youth (grades 7-12) that promote community, spiritual growth and Christian discipleship.  Activities include, but are not limited to:
*preparing and delivering Sunday messages
*leading Sunday Bible studies
*planning and carrying out monthly fellowship activities
*planning and leading yearly youth retreats
*creating and managing the budget for youth group
*communicating with students and parents via email and phone as necessary
*attending monthly church council meetings

Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours / week

Background / Skills:
*College degree required.  Candidates with or currently pursuing a seminary degree preferred.
*Candidate should have a high level of energy, who can effectively communicate with youth
*Some familiarity with Korean-American culture preferred.  The youth group members themselves are either from Morningside UMC or our sister church KMC&I (Korean Methodist Church & Institute).

Compensation: $1,200/month
2 weeks vacation/year (as per vacation policy),transportation reimbursement possible for candidate living outside NYC.

Start Date: ASAP

If interested in this position, please send your cover letter and resume to: sprc@morningside-nyc.com. We will only respond to those candidates we wish to interview.

Posted on 6/3/2013

Assistant Director of Youth Ministries, Richmond, VA

A large, missional youth ministry is seeking an energetic, organized youth ministry professional to serve as Assistant Director of Youth Ministries. The successful candidate, who should have a strong sense of calling to youth ministry, will serve alongside a 17-year veteran youth minister. Reveille United Methodist Church is a large, suburban congregation committed to worship, discipleship and service. This ministry includes over 200 youth, with a regular, weekly group attendance of 60-80 middle and high school students.

Reveille UMC seeks to find the right person whose calling and gifts best suit the church’s existing ministry; therefore, the position is open for candidates interested in full- or part-time ministry, with a minimum requirement of 28 hours per week (full-time is at least 35 hours per week).  Phasing to full-time status is also an option.  The Assistant Director of Youth Ministries’ work week is Sunday-Thursday with some weekends for mission trips, youth retreats and lock-ins. Salary and benefits package is based on part-time or full-time status.  

In addition to nurturing meaningful relationships with youth, their families, and a team of volunteers, and in partnership and with the supervision of the Director of Youth Ministries, the Assistant Director of Youth Ministries will be responsible for the following:

• Planning and providing leadership for youth group (weekly, Sept-May);
• Attending staff meetings and other administrative responsibilities requiring coordination between the youth ministry and other ministries;
• In coordination with the Director of Youth Ministry, planning, providing leadership and participating in a variety of fellowship activities, retreats, and mission trips;
• Coordinating small groups for youth and parents;
• Recruiting and resourcing of youth Sunday school teachers, Sunday night youth counselors and small group leaders;
• Managing the day-to-day details of the ministry, including finances, event registrations and necessary paperwork.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

The Assistant Director of Youth Ministries should possess a passion and love for ministry with teens, a call to serve in the church, and an ability to manage multiple aspects of ministry simultaneously. The successful candidate must have at least a college degree and sound Methodist theology, and 2-5 years prior youth ministry experience is desirable.  Strong relational abilities with youth and parents, communication skills and administrative gifts are essential. Candidates must have the ability to receive supervision and to work independently, in partnership with the Director of Youth Ministries. The successful candidate should also possess strong computer/technical and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

The Assistant Youth Director must be able to climb stairs (staff offices are located in Reveille House, which is not fully accessible) and move throughout the facility, be able to reach or stoop to open file cabinets, and lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes, tables and chairs).

Interested applicants should send your cover letter, resume including e-mail address and phone number, salary history and expectations for consideration to: reveilleumc@gmail.com.  APPLICANTS

MUST INDICATE “Assistant Youth Director”in the subject line of the e-mail submission to have it properly routed in the church’s software.  No phone calls, please.

Posted on 5/31/2013