Associate Director of Student Ministry

Associate Director of Student Ministry

Brentwood UMC / Brentwood, Tennessee

Position Type:
Exempt

Category:
Regular, Full-time position

Classification: D

Reports to:

Director of Student Ministry

Ministry Objective:
To develop and oversee assigned student ministry areas while building relationships with students, parents, and volunteers, connecting the youth to God, each other, and the Church, preparing them with sustainable faith, and sending them out to use their gifts in God’s kingdom.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

• Coordinate Sunday School opportunities for all grades in collaboration with department staff – recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers, develop or find curriculum that is theologically appropriate and age-appropriate, and implement the creative vision for Sunday morning discipleship
• Serve as lead teacher and/or coordinate teachers for Sunday School
• Works with Student Ministry team to plan Sunday night programming and is a part of the lead teaching team

• Research, create and teach studies aimed at helping students make the next step in their faith development to include, but not limited to, Sunday School, Sunday night programming, and Bible studies
• Collaborate with Children’s Ministry Department to ensure students’ smooth transition to 6th grade programs, curriculum, and discipleship opportunities
• Partner with Confirmation Coordinator to ensure an effective Confirmation program for 6th graders
• Lead and/or assist with planning events and trips (e.g. 6th grade orientation, retreats, mission trips, Choir Tour) to include, but not limited to, program development, worship leadership, and logistical planning
• Identify, adapt, develop, and provide resources for students’ personal spiritual growth
• Work with Student Ministry team to ensure smooth transition between middle school and high school ministries and discipleship opportunities
• Participate in Student Ministry meetings to help create and implement department vision and strategy

• Recruit and train ministry leaders for assigned areas, providing resources and tools needed in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate with volunteers on a regular basis
• Build in recognition, celebration and thanks to teams and volunteers

• Establish and maintain a ministry where students feel valued, accepted, and a part of a larger community of Christ
• Be available to meet one-on-one with students to further their discipleship
• Attend middle school activities, sporting events, plays, concerts, school lunch times, etc. supporting BUMC students and friends
• Liaison to the community regarding middle and high school ministry
• Participate in existing campus ministries in which BUMC students are involved
• Assist students in the formation of new campus ministries when applicable
• Build relationships with parents of middle and high schoolers fostering trust and involvement in student ministry
• Care for students and families in pastoral care situations
• Seek out ways to build relationships with students throughout the year

• Manage workflow and completion of tasks for assigned ministries, trips, and retreats
• Track revenue and expenses throughout event or trip lifecycle providing appropriate documentation to Student Ministry Administrative Coordinator
• Develop content for newsletters, website, seasonal letters, flyers, announcements, etc. for publishing in printed, email, or social media communications
• Use BUMC approved software to look-up & keep member information up-to-date, send emails and other communications to students/parents, reserve event/meeting space, update webpages for student ministry, create web-based registration forms, and other tasks as assigned
• Work with all BUMC departments (e.g. Finance, Facilities, Communications, etc.) as required to ensure proper processes, guidelines and procedures are being followed
• Communicate with students, parents, and other…