First United is hiring a Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator
POSITION TITLE: FAMILY & YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR. This is a contract position (20-25 hours/week).
PURPOSE: The Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator facilitates the smooth running of the Sunday School program, Youth Groups and Nursery.
RESPONSIBILITES:
•Responsible to organize Church School and Youth Night.
•Work with the Minister and Christian Development Committee to plan, organize, maintain, and distribute Church School curriculum and supplies to equip teachers. This includes running a monthly workshop with the teachers which would include duties such as presenting lessons, activities and crafts for the upcoming month.
•Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator will also work closely with the Christian Development Committee to develop, plan and execute the young family/youth events.
•Be present and prepared each Sunday morning to greet, support and encourage children, parents and teachers as well as coordinate and lead the open session.
•Present the children’s stories during the worship service .
•Be prepared to teach classes if needed.
•Recruitment of Sunday School Teachers.
•Coordinate the Nursery staffing and greet the parents every Sunday before church in the nursery.
•Coordinate and maintain the Faith Activity Room in the summer months.
•Coordinate Vacation Bible Camp Program.
•Plan special event Sundays, such as Thanksgiving, Advent and the Christmas Pageant in conjunction with the Minister.
•Form relationships with other church youth groups in St. Thomas.
•Participate in regular meetings with the Minister, the Christian Development Committee and the Official Board.
•Manage the Church School budget.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
•The Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator shall be a Christian, who has a desire to exercise faith and service through this ministry position.
•A vibrant faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.
•A sound grasp of Scripture and understanding of central Christian beliefs and theology.
•A passion for youth and their importance to the church today and tomorrow.
•Experience working with children and youth essential.
•Demonstrated success in leading youth groups.
•Excellent planning and organizational skills.
•Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
•Comfortable with the use of technology such as Social Media, Facebook etc.
•Able to work in a collegial manner with other ministers, staff and volunteers.
•An ability to relate to all ages (children, youth and adults).
•Musical and artistic skills are an asset.
•Must be a self-starter with strong leadership skills.
•Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
•Must be outgoing, energetic, engaging and creative.
•Must be reliable and punctual.
•Experience teaching Church School is an asset.
•Some post-secondary education required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
•The Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator reports to the Minister on a regular basis. Vacation and other days off will be coordinated with the Minister in consultation with the Ministry & Personnel Committee.
•Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator will report to the Ministry & Personnel Committee for all personnel related issues including regular reviews of objectives and performance appraisals. The Ministry & Personnel Committee will consult with the Minister in preparing the performance appraisals.
Please email your cover letter and application to Ministry and Personnel at
personnel@1stunitedchurch.ca
Compensation negotiable.
PURPOSE: The Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator facilitates the smooth running of the Sunday School program, Youth Groups and Nursery.
RESPONSIBILITES:
•Responsible to organize Church School and Youth Night.
•Work with the Minister and Christian Development Committee to plan, organize, maintain, and distribute Church School curriculum and supplies to equip teachers. This includes running a monthly workshop with the teachers which would include duties such as presenting lessons, activities and crafts for the upcoming month.
•Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator will also work closely with the Christian Development Committee to develop, plan and execute the young family/youth events.
•Be present and prepared each Sunday morning to greet, support and encourage children, parents and teachers as well as coordinate and lead the open session.
•Present the children’s stories during the worship service .
•Be prepared to teach classes if needed.
•Recruitment of Sunday School Teachers.
•Coordinate the Nursery staffing and greet the parents every Sunday before church in the nursery.
•Coordinate and maintain the Faith Activity Room in the summer months.
•Coordinate Vacation Bible Camp Program.
•Plan special event Sundays, such as Thanksgiving, Advent and the Christmas Pageant in conjunction with the Minister.
•Form relationships with other church youth groups in St. Thomas.
•Participate in regular meetings with the Minister, the Christian Development Committee and the Official Board.
•Manage the Church School budget.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
•The Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator shall be a Christian, who has a desire to exercise faith and service through this ministry position.
•A vibrant faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.
•A sound grasp of Scripture and understanding of central Christian beliefs and theology.
•A passion for youth and their importance to the church today and tomorrow.
•Experience working with children and youth essential.
•Demonstrated success in leading youth groups.
•Excellent planning and organizational skills.
•Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
•Comfortable with the use of technology such as Social Media, Facebook etc.
•Able to work in a collegial manner with other ministers, staff and volunteers.
•An ability to relate to all ages (children, youth and adults).
•Musical and artistic skills are an asset.
•Must be a self-starter with strong leadership skills.
•Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
•Must be outgoing, energetic, engaging and creative.
•Must be reliable and punctual.
•Experience teaching Church School is an asset.
•Some post-secondary education required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
•The Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator reports to the Minister on a regular basis. Vacation and other days off will be coordinated with the Minister in consultation with the Ministry & Personnel Committee.
•Family & Youth Ministry Coordinator will report to the Ministry & Personnel Committee for all personnel related issues including regular reviews of objectives and performance appraisals. The Ministry & Personnel Committee will consult with the Minister in preparing the performance appraisals.
Please email your cover letter and application to Ministry and Personnel at
personnel@1stunitedchurch.ca
Compensation negotiable.
Downloadable Job Description (.docx & PDF)
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