Employment Opportunities

Director of Family Life Ministries

Loganville First United Methodist Church is looking for an enthusiastic part time Director of Family Life Ministries who will be responsible for overseeing children’s ministry, youth ministry, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and gifts to recruit, develop, lead, and equip volunteer teams in carrying out or mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ.” The ideal candidate will have a vision for cultivating new relationships with schools, developing new relationships with the Loganville First Preschool, and with the surrounding community. See the full job description below. Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to Rick Boykin, Chair, Staff Parish Relations Committee, [email protected] and copy/cc Rev. Owen Skinner, [email protected].

See Full Job Description Below

Job  Description

Director  of  Family  Ministries

Loganville  First  United  Methodist  Church

Loganville,  Georgia

CLASSIFICATION:  Salaried,  Part  Time  (15-20  hours  weekly)

SALARY RANGE:  $15,000-$20,000  (commensurate  with  experience)

SUPERVISED BY:  Senior  Pastor,  with  support  and  guidance  from  the  Staff  Parish  Relations  Committee.

SUMMARY:

Loganville First United Methodist Church is looking for an enthusiastic part time Director of Family Life Ministries who will be responsible for overseeing children’s ministry, youth ministry, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and gifts to recruit, develop, lead, and equip volunteer teams in carrying out or mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ.”   The ideal candidate will have a vision for cultivating new relationships with schools, developing new relationships with the Loganville First Preschool, and with the surrounding community.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s  degree  or  equivalent  preferred

Master’s  degree  or  higher  in  a  relevant  field  may  be  highly  considered

 

SOUGHT-AFTER QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Skills and  experience  in  the  recruitment  and  organization  of  volunteers
  • Skills and  experience  in  organizing  and  implementing  retreats,  mission  work,  children and  youth  worship  services,  events  within  Loganville  First  UMC,  community  events,  andnnew  children  and  youth  ministries
  • A strong  sense  of  what  is  “fun”  for  the  children  and  youth,  as  well  as,  the  importance  of play,  friendly  and  inclusive  competition,  free  time  together,  and  a  constructive  balance  of autonomy.
  • Skills and  experience  in  teaching,  the  development  of  children  and  youth  programming, and  facilitating  a  group  process  (Sunday  School,  programming,  Bible  Studies,  etc.).
  • Willingness to  manage  and  supervise  volunteers  serving  children  and  youth  ministries
  • Enthusiasm for  working  as  a  part  of  a  team  to  creatively  support,  teach,  and  work  with children,  youth,  and  their  parents/guardians.
  • Vision for  partnering  with  local  schools  (including  the  Loganville  First  UMC  Preschool).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Plan, lead,  and  facilitate  a  comprehensive  Christian  education  that  provides  a  basis  for biblical  and  theological  enrichment  for  children  grades  kindergarten through 5th grade and  youth  grades  6th  through  12th
  •  Christian  education  should  reflect  a  strong  sense  of  Wesleyan  Theology.
  • Encourage intergenerational relationships between the children and youth and other members of the church.
  • Work closely with Loganville First UMC Preschool and local schools to develop and cultivate relationships with families and teachers.
  • Recruit,  supervise,  equip,  and  support  paid  staff  and  volunteers  in  support  of  children and  youth  programs.
  • Recruit  and  equip  volunteers  to  serve  in  children,  youth,  and  family  ministries.
  • Provide  pastoral  care  to  families  as  needed  (i.e.,  births,  deaths,  crisis)  alongside  the Senior Pastor.
  • Form  and  maintain  a  network  of  strong  relationships  between  the  different  children, youth, and families engaged in the ministry.
  • Foster opportunities for relationships to be built between the children, youth, adult volunteers, and    other members of the church.
  • Attend  and  participate  in  worship,  relevant  meetings,  youth  and  children  ministry  and church-wide events.
  • Promote  and  develop  opportunities  for  leadership,  education,  and  advocacy  for  our children and youth, especially in the areas of discipleship.
  • Ensure  that  all  volunteers  working  with  children  and  youth  follow  Safe  Sanctuary Guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Requires manual  dexterity  and  hand/eye  coordination.
  • May require  prolonged  standing  or  sitting,  frequent  bending,  stooping  or  stretching.
  • May require  lifting  items  up  to  50  pounds  and  carrying  them  a  distance  of  25  feet.

 

Qualified  candidates  should  submit  a  resume,  cover  letter,  and  the  names  and  contact information  of  three  references  to  Rick  Boykin,  Chair,  Staff  Parish  Relations  Committee, [email protected]  and  copy/cc  Rev.  Owen  Skinner,  [email protected].