POSITION TITLE: Director of Student Ministries (5th - 12th grade) EFFECTIVE: June 1, 2021
STATUS: Full-time (40 hours per week)
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Student Ministries leads students (grades 5-12th) to Love God, Serve People, and Make a Difference.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
Leadership
OTHER TASKS
QUALIFICATIONS
Send a cover letter and resume (including references) to Senior Pastor Dane Womack via email (dane.womack@fumcparagould.org).
STATUS: Full-time (40 hours per week)
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Student Ministries leads students (grades 5-12th) to Love God, Serve People, and Make a Difference.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
Leadership
- Works alongside supervisor, staff, and laity to implement ministry programming consistent with church-wide goals and efforts.
- Recruits and equips laity (including but not limited to parents) for ministry with students.
- Equips and empowers student leadership at appropriate levels.
- Discipleship
- Executes a comprehensive student ministry program including: Sunday School, Sunday morning worship, Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings, retreats, and other events/programs.
- Discipleship programming should emphasize
- Training and opportunities for growth in spiritual disciplines (prayer, scripture study, regular worship, etc.).
- Regular participation in missions/service (projects, trips, service activities, etc.).
- Community building and care for one another.
- Encouragement and provision of opportunities for regular participation in district, conference, and other United Methodist connectional activities.
- Develops and maintains student ministry calendar by planning weekly emphases and major events well in advance. Coordinates calendar with church-wide calendar and students needs or conflicts.
- Actively engages staff and pastors in prompt, professional communication including attending to email, phone calls, meetings, etc.
- Should be prompt and well-prepared for all church-related, required meetings and gatherings.
- Prepares detailed, annual student ministry budget in consultation with supervisor and Business Administrator.
- Attends closely to budget and spending as it relates to the year-long programming needs. Promptly completes financial paperwork.
- Maintains all students related spaces (Youth Room, classrooms, storage, etc.) so that they are clean, well-organized, and create a hospitable environment for ministry.
- Oversees technical equipment so that everything is regularly in good, working order. Seeks training and/or professional assistance when necessary.
- Develops positive, appropriate relationships with students.
- Maintains professional relationships with parents/guardians that foster mutual trust and respect.
- Schedules regular, appropriate visits with students outside of church including supporting them at school functions (sports, music, drama, etc.).
- Actively maintains multiple forms of communication regarding students programs (phone, email, social-media, group and individual text messaging, church newsletter/email and bulletin, etc.).
- Actively promotes FUMC and student ministry program in relationships, through various media, and in the community.
- Regularly seeks out and invites new/additional students/families to be involved.
- Develops relationships with local high schools and junior high schools working to build relationships with students when possible.
OTHER TASKS
- Demonstrates the highest level of spiritual maturity, faith, and professionalism at all times.
- Regularly attends all worship services at FUMC. Participate as needed/requested.
- Actively monitors and implements compliance with FUMC Safe Sanctuary Policy.
- Abides by the FUMC Personnel Policy.
- Attends annual evaluation meetings with supervisor or more often as deemed necessary.
- Regularly participates in continuing education specific to student ministry in consultation with supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Arts/Science degree preferred
- Experience in student ministry
- Understands and is committed to Wesleyan theology and the United Methodist Church
Send a cover letter and resume (including references) to Senior Pastor Dane Womack via email (dane.womack@fumcparagould.org).
JOB OPENING APRIL 2021: PART-TIME NURSERY WORKERS
- First United Methodist Church of Paragould, Arkansas seeks to hire two regular part-time nursery workers to care for our church’s youngest children on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. We will also consider applications for backup and substitute workers. Each position will require working 5-8 hours week seasonally including church holidays.
- FUMC is a historic and growing church with many young families and children. Our church believes children’s ministries and nursery care are of the utmost importance. We hope to further develop excellent nursery care including hiring individuals who understand and prioritize the importance of this ministry.
- Pay is competitive and generous. Preference will be given to those with experience in childcare. FUMC members are welcome to apply. All FUMC (f/t and/or pt) staff are encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Anyone working with children must be trained in Safe Sanctuary including a background check. All paid nursery workers must be at least 21 years old. FUMC volunteers will assist one regular paid worker per nursery room.
- Send a cover letter and resume (including references) to Senior Pastor Dane Womack via email (dane.womack@fumcparagould.org) or call to the church office to discuss these positions 870.239.8541.
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