Youth Pastor/Director of Children and Youth
St. James UMC
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Denomination: United Methodist
Category: Associate Pastor
Posted on: May 24, 2021
Time Type: Full Time
Job Description:
St. James UMC, Alpharetta, is seeking an energetic and inspired leader to serve as Youth Pastor and Director of Children, Middle School and Youth Ministries (CMY). The Youth Pastor/Director will create a spiritual learning environment with an innovative vision and contagious excitement for Christ to help nurture and empower the youngest congregants to explore their faith, while also equipping parents to be the spiritual leaders of their home. The successful candidate will have a passion for youth of all ages, demonstrated impact and natural ability to prepare them to grow into servant leaders who honor God, love others, and walk in truth.
The Director of Children, Middle School and Youth Ministries (CMY) is a full-time positon reporting directly to the Senior Pastor with the joint responsibility of advancing the children and youth ministries, while also carrying out the larger mission and vision of St. James United Methodist Church, Alpharetta. May manage a small team.
Key Position Responsibilities
Provides spiritual and visionary leadership to develop, coordinate, and empower laity in all areas of CMY ministries. Plans activities, coordinates, promotes, and implements the vision for CMY.
Works with the Children, Middle and Youth (CMY) chairpersons and Christian Education Chairperson to implement programmatic goals and action plans.
Develops and implements a comprehensive plan for the recruitment, mobilization, and utilization of servant workers for the CMY ministry.
Attends all worship services and corporate prayer and bible studies in preparation for Sunday and Children and Youth Worship Services at SJUMC.
Provides spiritual Counseling services to youth during the work week. Assists the ministerial staff in providing pastoral care to children and youth members. Makes weekly visits to youth sick and shut in.
Other Position Requirements
Meets with the ministerial staff, Christian Education, and servant workers to coordinate Bible study classes including the need to often teach Bible study and or be physically present.
Attends monthly staff meetings, District meetings, and other conferences as assigned by the Sr. Pastor.
Works with the church staff and exemplifies team spirit in daily work activities.
Must maintain standing office hours.
Plans, schedules, and attends Youth Mission Trips that are coordinated well in advance by the Outreach Ministry and sanctioned by the Sr. Pastor.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Sr. Pastor.
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Specific Skill and Competency Requirements
Functional Skills
Proficient in Program Planning and execution
Proficient in age-appropriate sermon or message delivery
Proficient in Teaching and Facilitation of Youth
Can manage a small staff of employees and volunteer servant workers.
Communication/interpersonal skills
Has ability to build and maintain effective and trusting relationships.
Has ability to collaborate with other ministry and church staff on church projects, events, and initiatives.
Is accessible to youth, parents, CMY staff and servant workers.
Must have the ability to deal maturely and calmly with the public including all conversations in a clear and pleasant manner.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions with little supervision.
Personal self- management skills
Maintains strong spiritual and moral character.
Demonstrates effective Time Management; Punctuality is an absolute requirement.
Recognizes the need for the application of appropriate security measures in handling sensitive and (confidential information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Education: Bachelor's degree in youth ministry, education or related field or equivalent professional experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience: -5+ years in Youth ministry or youth religious programming.
Licenses, Certifications, Ordination: Must be cleared/certified via Safe Sanctuary assessment and background check.
Work Environment/Location: Work location— 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements to sit, stand, walk, lift, etc.
Position Type: Full time/Exempt/Benefits Eligible
Pay Range: $48,000 – $51,000 annual salary
Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in youth ministry, education or related field or equivalent professional experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience: -5+ years in Youth ministry or youth religious programming.
Licenses, Certifications, Ordination: Must be cleared/certified via Safe Sanctuary assessment and background check.
Work Environment/Location: Work location— 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements to sit, stand, walk, lift, etc.
Position Type: Full time/Exempt/Benefits Eligible
Pay Range: $48,000 – $51,000 annual salary
Experience: -5+ years in Youth ministry or youth religious programming.
Licenses, Certifications, Ordination: Must be cleared/certified via Safe Sanctuary assessment and background check.
Work Environment/Location: Work location— 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements to sit, stand, walk, lift, etc.
Position Type: Full time/Exempt/Benefits Eligible
Pay Range: $48,000 – $51,000 annual salary
Position Information:
Job Title:
Youth Pastor/Director of Children and Youth
Time Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Salary:
$40,000 - 50,000
Organization Type:
Church
Denomination:
Worship Style:
Contemporary
Church Size:
2000 - 5000
Contact Information:
Organization Name:
Contact Name:
Larry Salter
Address1:
3000 Webb Bridge Road
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City:
Alpharetta
State or Province:
ZIP Code:
30009
Country:
United States
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