Director of Youth Ministry - Tucson, United States - St. Paul's United Methodist Church

St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Verified Company

Tucson, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Three well-established United Methodist congregations in Tucson, Arizona - partnering together to create a shared youth ministry - are seeking an energetic and creative full-time Director for Youth Ministries to launch and lead the new initiative.

The ministry is envisioned to include a combined Sunday evening youth group, two concurrent Sunday school classes led by volunteers, and a shared discipleship ("confirmation") class coordinated with the three pastors.

Responsibilities:

Direction of Age-Level and Targeted Ministries of Spiritual Formation

Recruit, develop, and manage necessary resources for local church ministry implementation (e.g. volunteers, staff, Sunday School curriculum, finances/budgets, etc.).
Work with church members to create and supervise effective teams ministering to specific agelevel needs of middle and high school youth.
Ensure the development and implementation of unified and engaging ministries for youth, and occasionally their families.
Work with the pastor(s) to provide a confirmation experience for youth in grades 8 and above during the school year and every second or third year thereafter.
Coordinate with and support ministry efforts of the Director of Family Ministries (St. Paul's UMC) and similar staff or volunteers coordinating children's and family ministries at Christ Church and Desert Skies.

Skills:

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Skills in leadership, organization, communication, and relationshipbuilding.
Proficiency in basic computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
Bachelor's degree in education, and/or equivalent experience in education, is preferred.
Knowledge or work experience with the developmental stages of children and youth preferred.
Previous experience managing and supervising others preferred.
Knowledge of fundraising and budget management preferred.
We offer competitive compensation based on experience.

Pay:
$36, $40,000.00 per year

Benefits: