Overview:

First United Methodist Church of Clarksburg, WV seeks a Director of Youth Ministries to begin July 1, 2008. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of ministry with 6th through 12th grade students.

Salary / Benefits

• Minimum salary of $28,000 / year
• Health coverage for the employee
• 3% match for retirement
• Minimum vacation of two weeks / year
• Moving expenses up to $1000
• Opportunity to work with some amazing youth!

Procedure for Application:

Please send a one-page resume and a one-page double-spaced essay via (snail) mail by April 15, 2008 detailing your ability to fulfill the responsibilities and expectations outlined above. A pool of candidates will be selected for telephone interviews with the search committee. After a thorough background check, the top candidates will be invited on an all expense paid trip to Clarksburg for a personal interview, which will include formal meetings with various committees, an informal gathering with youth, a teaching demonstration with youth and the search committee, a meeting with parents, and a belching demonstration. (Candidates who are belch-impaired are still welcome to apply, as we are more concerned with issues of character, integrity, relationality and love!)

Correspondence:

First United Methodist Church
c/o Search Committee - Director of Youth Ministries
117 N. 2nd St.
Clarksburg, WV 26301