Director of Student Ministries - Buford First UMC
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Education Administration -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development
9/14/2026
Buford First UMC in Gwinnett County, GA is currently seeking a part-time Director of Student Ministries for students who are 6th through 12th grade.
The Director of Student Ministries provides leadership and spiritual direction to youth, parents, and volunteers in our congregation and community through weekly activities like Sunday night youth worship, Sunday school, as well as local ministries and outreaches.
Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:- Fun, Motivated, and Energetic
- Outgoing and People-Oriented
- Happy to Recruit and Train New Families
- Highly Organized
- A Team Player
- A Knowledge of Youth and the Implementing of Age-Appropriate Christian Education
- Comfortable Speaking One-on-One and in Large Groups
To serve as a staff member within the congregation and community, to minister, grow the youth ministry program, and to connect with families in our church and community.
Responsible To:BFUMC Board, working directly under the direct supervision of the Lead Pastor.
Job Type:Part-Time
Pay:Starting at $25,000 - $35,000 Per Year
Benefits:- Paid Vacation
Work in Church and Youth Mistry: A year or more experience is preferred.
Education:- Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
- Understanding of UMC Theology and Doctrine
While the work schedule for Student Ministries can be somewhat flexible, office/on-campus hours should take place Monday-Thursday.
Special attention and focus should be given to Sundays and special events.
Sunday (Morning Worship, Sunday School, Evening Worship and Small Groups)
Hours Per Week:25 hours per week with flexible office hours
Staff Responsibilities:- 1) Coordinate and direct Student Ministry of Buford First UMC.
- 2) Recruit and train adult volunteers to serve with and lead students.
- 3) Attend weekly staff meetings.
- 4) Be present and available during Sunday School and Morning Worship Services.
- 5) Coordinate and oversee Sunday, Wednesday, and other special programming including age-appropriate curriculum selection and class/age grouping in collaboration with a Lead Pastor and Parent Committee.
- 6) Communicates the needs of the student program to other staff and church leaders as appropriate.
- 7) Coordinate and oversee the planning and implementation of all annual retreats in the fall and spring. Engages youth in a summer mission opportunity.
- 8) Work with Music Minister to support Youth Choir and Youth Choir Tour events.
- 9) Work with Children's Director to collaborate with during combined church events.
- 10) Additional duties may be assigned from time to time by direct supervisor or BFUMC Board.
Contact:
Blake Trent
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