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Character attributes of the person hired as Youth
Director were outlined by a committee of youth and parents of the church.
They would like someone who is organized and has a passion for the youth
director job. They also would like someone in whom the youth can have
absolute trust and someone who won’t judge, but will provide underlying
support for youth. This person should also have a deep faith, be open-minded
but grounded in their faith, and possess spiritual maturity. Someone who
has the ability to discipline and has good leadership qualities and who will
be a visible part of the church community is desired. It is hoped that the
final candidate is someone who has experience, is consistent and is
confident in what they know and believe.
The following areas will be the primary
focus of the Youth Ministries Director for the First United Methodist
Church:
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Coordinate and
oversee youth ministries grade 6-12 at F.U. M. C.
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Support and
serve youth’s needs as appropriate.
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dentify
potential youth for youth group and make initial contact with them to
encourage participation.
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Communicate
with all persons involved in the youth program (youth,
parents, church community) utilizing bulletin boards, phone calls/emails,
monthly newsletter and reminders, bulletin/Messenger. Organize Quarterly
meetings for parents and send them reminders via phone calls, letters, or
email.
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Lead/facilitate the Youth Council.
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Support Youth
Sunday School, grades 6-12, by recruiting teachers and developing,
researching and supplying curriculum and program material. Further, it
will include Sunday school teacher recruitment and training.
Attend/fill-in as needed.
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Coordinate and
oversee U.M.Y.F./L.B.S. weekly ministries. This will include
items such as curriculum development/activities/devotions each Sunday
evening, coordinating dinner with parent volunteers, parent participation
coordination, and coordination of service projects.
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Recruit,
support, and offer on-going training for all adult volunteers.
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Participate in
Connectional United Methodist youth ministries: local,
sub-district, and conference such as Westside Weekend, Youth Leadership
Conference, Annual Conference, Missions trips and Core Team Planning
Committee.
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Oversee the
planning and implementation of annual youth events i.e, Youth
Sunday, mission trip, Church camp, fund raisers, vacation Bible school,
Harvest Festival, holiday activities, talent show, lock-ins, retreats,
recruitment of new youth. Participate in Youth Sunday and Mission trips.
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Represent
youth on the church committee which oversees youth programs.
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Have a vision
for the future of a viable, active and growing youth program.
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Responsibilities and hours for this position may change as the program
develops.
Additional Church-related duties:
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Attend weekly
staff meeting.
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Meet regularly
with Senior Pastor.
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Attend SPR,
Finance or other church committee meetings when necessary.
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Attend Church
Council meetings.
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Provide Youth
ministries publicity through the Messenger and bulletin.
The Youth Ministries Director position will
be supervised by the Senior Pastor. Staff Parish Relations Committee will
provide a liaison person for the Director of Youth Ministries.
The position will be a 25 hour/week
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