Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Location: Tallahassee

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Trinity United Methodist Church Full Time , On-Site

Position Title:

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

Functional Classification:
Program Staff

Responsible to:
Senior Director of Christian Education

Full-time or Part-time:
Full-Time

Compensation: $45,000-$55,000 annual salary plus full benefits package

The Youth and Young Adult Ministry of Trinity UMC exists to equip youth and young adults to experience and grow in a real relationship with the Living Christ, cultivate loving relationships with their fellow brothers and sisters, and go out into the world to serve and share that love with others in His Name.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

The primary responsibility of the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries shall be to plan and implement a comprehensive Christian ministry which will complement the ongoing ministry of Trinity UMC while building relationships with and providing opportunities for spiritual and social development, and service for youth grades 6-12, (ages 11-18) and young adults, (ages 19-25).

RELATIONSHIPS:

• The Director of Youth Ministries is responsible to the Senior Director of Christian Education, who supervises the position. Reporting will also be done to the Church Council and Youth Council.
• The Director of Youth and Young Adults Ministries will serve as a member of the church staff team. The Director is to attend weekly staff meetings and assist other staff with the needs of youth and young adult age persons and their families, while keeping staff aware of upcoming events and programming within the youth department and young adults.
• The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will coordinate with lay leadership and monitor and supervise volunteers as necessary to plan and implement the total program of youth activities and services.
• The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will plan and lead a bi-weekly Bible study. Additionally, the position will plan and coordinate monthly fellowships for young adults.
• The Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries will contact via email, visitation, or mail any prospective young adults.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Direct Youth Sunday School Program - grades 6-12.

• Plan a comprehensive program and select appropriate curriculum in consultation with the Senior Director of Christian Education.
• Secure, train, and work with adult volunteers to lead youth Sunday School.
• Be present on Sunday morning in youth area/Underground and facilitate programming as needed.
• Coordinate and work with volunteer leaders to implement the Confirmation program: includes but is not limited to communication with leaders and mentors, planning church visits, coordinating the banquet and practice. Work with the pastors to plan Confirmation Sunday.
• Work closely with Director of Children's Ministries to transition students from children's to youth ministries.
• Direct UMYF Program - Middle School and Senior High - grades 6-12. o Plan and coordinate schedule and arrangements for UMYF meetings (work with Director of Contemporary Worship to coordinate Youth Praise Band). Secure supervision, Sunday suppers, and transportation as needed.
• Arrive at least 60 minutes before UMYF to check details, set-up program needs, and greet youth and adults involved with the program.
• Plan and coordinate educational, devotional, and/or inspirational programs. Secure, train, and work with volunteers (youth and adult) to lead programs. Provide regular opportunities for Christian growth as individuals and as a community through recreation, fellowship and service activities.

Plan and participate with youth in special activities - including but not limited to: o District and Conference activities, summer Youth Week, Youth mission/work camp experiences (such as Appalachian Service Project), Retreats, fund-raising projects, socials, Youth worship experiences, and Vacation Bible School.

• Recognition of graduating high school students.
• Confirmation preparation in coordination with the Senior Pastor and Associate Pastor

Counsel and Advise Youth Leadership Team. o Regular meetings with Youth Leadership Team to initiate, plan, promote, and coordinate all youth-related church activities. Meet bi-annually with Youth Leadership Team to plan long-range goals, evaluate total youth program, and train officers.

• Promote participation of youth members on the Church Council and at the Annual Church Conference. Organize, facilitate, and hold regular meetings with a Youth Council made up of parents, youth, and…