Director of Youth Ministry (Part Time)

The primary focus of the Director of Youth Ministry at Grace United Methodist Church (GUMC) is to grow young disciples of Christ by implementing relational ministry strategies that seek to nurture the full spiritual development of young people in grades 7-12.  

To be a successful leader, the Director of Youth Ministry will be able to:

• Coordinate and facilitate opportunities for young people to grow in their faith and commitment to Christ
• Build meaningful relationships with young people in grades 7-12
• Support the full spiritual development of young people through relational ministry strategies
• Promote community and belonging between young people and the broader church family
• Serve as a spiritual role model for young people
• Be a worshipping presence in Sunday services
• Make connections with children of all ages, not just those participating in youth ministries

Organizational Relationship and Supervision:  

The Director of Youth Ministry reports directly to the Senior Pastor. The Director of Youth Ministry also works in coordination with other administrative staff, in order to ensure synchronization and cooperation across the various Grace Church ministries. The Director of Youth Ministry will be responsible and subject to United Methodist polity and doctrine, informed by the United Methodist Guidelines for Youth Ministries, local church policy as determined by the Charge Conference, Senior Pastor, and the Staff Parish Relations Committee.  

Core Areas of Ministry Focus:  

Discipleship:  

• Grace United Methodist Youth (GUMY): Organize and facilitate weekly community building activities during the school year and intermittent summer gatherings to help young people to find belonging in the community of Christ
• Sunday Morning Small Group (LIFT): Create and implement a structured plan for faith education and Biblical literacy
• Fall Retreat: Coordinate a fall retreat for young people to deepen personal faith commitments, practice spiritual disciplines, and develop connections with fellow disciples
• Growth: Foster an environment of acceptance and support that both (1) encourages participation of new youth members and (2) supports youth in developing and growing their leadership skills
• Service: Coordinate youth involvement in opportunities both independent of and in conjunction with ongoing congregational opportunities for mission and service

Administration:  

• Recruit, train, and build relationships with adults to support them as teachers and active participants in the faith development of the young people  
• Maintain, support, and continue to develop a team of youth and adult volunteers, recruiting and training new team members as needed, to assist in the execution of administrative tasks including: event planning, refreshments, attendance, social media presence, Band App Communication, and fundraising  
• Select teaching materials for all above youth gatherings, coordinating with other staff if necessary
• Work closely with other church staff, particularly the Communications Specialist and Operations Manager, to coordinate facility usage, calendaring, and communication
• Manage youth ministry budget and spending in coordination with the Finance Committee

Congregational Engagement:  

• Participate in monthly staff and leadership meetings
• Complete assigned duties from Senior Pastor in related ministry areas