Youth Director

Rocky River United Methodist Church

Rocky River, OH

Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry

Posted on: October 22, 2018

Job Description:

Summary:
Identify, plan for, and lead all aspects of youth ministries grades 6-12 to engage in spiritual growth and navigate a Christian led life. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to leading Sunday School, Confirmation, Youth Group Activities, Fellowship Gatherings, Mission Trips, Youth Annual Conference, Service and Volunteer Opportunities, and Community Events focused on all youth at all campuses throughout the year as well as other duties as needed. Given the scope of this work, the candidate will actively engage with the youth and garner support within the church to help bring the vision of youth ministries to life. The candidate will partner extensively with the Director of Children's Ministry, Youth Steering Committee, and other key positions and_noemailmittees within the church to bring RRUMC's vision to life to meet our youth in the midst of their stories.

Skills and experiences:
Experience working with youth in a variety of settings
Experience leading youth Christian services and programming
Comfort in navigating and speaking to the Bible and applicability in today's World
Excellent verbal, written, collaboration, listening, guiding, and facilitation skills; one must be inclusive and engage youth, parents, and volunteers in a variety of mediums and settings
Is energizing, approachable, creative, fun, relational, inspirational, and willing to be vulnerable with others to instill trust and create a positive, inviting environment
Ability to instill calm in others when needed
Proficient in Microsoft office
Strong social media expertise
Ability to garner support and volunteers and align them to the vision
Strong program and project management
Takes initiative

Other considerations:
Certain events require long hours in transportation, sleeping in a variety of settings, loud noise, managing multiple teams and volunteers at the same time, and an abundance of positive energy
Work environment can be in an office shared with others, gym, outdoors, local coffeehouse, youth room, place of worship, etc.
Casual to business casual work atmosphere
 

About Rocky River United Methodist Church:

At this church we just want you to know that we want to be a part of that story so that we can help you see Jesus right in the midst of it. Why do we exist? Why does RRUMC exist in this world? Why do we as RRUMC members and attendees exist? We exist to help people meet Jesus Christ in the midst of their story. It really is that simple. That should be the filter that we run every single thing we do at this church through. That simple sentence lets people know that we will take them right where they are at in their lives. They don't have to figure it all out before they come to our church. Jesus is in the midst of their broken and messed up stories. Our church exists to help people meet Jesus in the midst of that story.

Rocky River United Methodist Church is a growing congregation in the Cleveland metro area. With 4 services and an abundance of bible studies, small groups, and out outreach ministries, there are ample opportunities to meet Jesus in the midst of one's story.  

Qualifications:

Qualifications and education:
Living into a Christian faith and willing to share personal story
Degree with focus in areas such as youth ministry, ministry, psychology, education, counseling
3+ years' experience working with and leading youth
Trained in CPR, first aid, mental health, contemporary youth issues 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Youth Director
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry
Salary:
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
United Methodist
Worship Style:
Church Size:

Contact Information:

Organization Name:
Rocky River United Methodist Church
Contact Name:
office@rrumc.org
Address1:
19414 Detroit Road
Address2:
City:
Rocky River
State or Province:
OH
ZIP Code:
44116
Country:
United States
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