POSITION TITLE: Director of Student Ministries (5th - 12th grade)
STATUS: Full-time (40 hours per week) OR Part-time (20-30 hours per week)
REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor | EFFECTIVE: June 1, 2022 | FLSA: Exempt
Paragould First United Methodist Church seeks to fulfill the position of “Director of Student Ministries”. Depending on the applicant, this position could be full-time (40 hrs/wk) or part-time (20-30 hrs/week). FUMC leadership believes the position is somewhat flexible and the church is willing to work around different applicants' expectations and schedules. All applicants are welcome to apply and/or reach out for more information.
JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Student Ministries leads students (grades 5-12th) to Love God, Serve People, and Make a Difference.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
Leadership
STATUS: Full-time (40 hours per week) OR Part-time (20-30 hours per week)
REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor | EFFECTIVE: June 1, 2022 | FLSA: Exempt
Paragould First United Methodist Church seeks to fulfill the position of “Director of Student Ministries”. Depending on the applicant, this position could be full-time (40 hrs/wk) or part-time (20-30 hrs/week). FUMC leadership believes the position is somewhat flexible and the church is willing to work around different applicants' expectations and schedules. All applicants are welcome to apply and/or reach out for more information.
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.
- Executes comprehensive student ministry program including: Sunday School, Sunday morning worship, Sunday evenings, Wednesday evenings, retreats, and other events/programs. Including:
- 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.
- Training and opportunities for growth in spiritual disciplines (prayer, scripture study, regular worship, etc.).
- Develops and maintains student ministry calendar by planning weekly emphases and major events in advance. Coordinates with church-wide calendar.
- 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 meetings and gatherings.
- Prepares annual student ministry budget; attends to spending; promptly completes financial paperwork.
- Maintains 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 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 trust and respect.
- Schedules regular, appropriate visits with students outside of church including supporting them at school functions (sports, music, drama, etc.).
- 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.
- Regularly seeks out and invites new/additional students/families to be involved.
- Develops relationships with local schools to further build relationships with students
- Bachelor of Arts/Science degree preferred
- Experience in student ministry a plus
- Understands and is committed to Wesleyan theology and the United Methodist Church
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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