Director of Youth Ministries

Pleasant Hill UMC in Indian Land SC is seeking a part time director of Youth Ministries. All interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to Mr. Tim Cook, SPRC Chair – 9789 Charlotte Hwy. Ste 400 #131, Fort Mill SC 29707, or email Tim at

Job Description is as follows:

Position Purpose: To direct and lead youth programming for Middle and High School age youth. The Director of Youth Ministry shall seek to foster a Christian community through building relationships with young people that strengthen their commitment to the church and growth in faith in Jesus Christ. This is a part-time position accountable to the Senior Pastor.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for all youth ministries and function as the primary staff person relating to the youth, including recruitment and complete training of adult volunteers.
• Plan and implement all youth ministry programs and activities.
• Work with other Church Youth Directors within the conference on programs and activities supporting conference youth.
• Represent Youth Ministries at Administrative Board and/or Council on Ministries meetings as required, and report to the annual church Charge Conference.
• Attend staff meetings, and schedule and attend other meetings as required.
• Be available to counsel and pray with youth regarding spiritual and personal matters.
• Manage the disbursement of the Youth Ministry budgeted funds within guidelines and policies of the church, including the keeping of administrative records.
• Maintain some level of office hours per week for access by youth, staff, etc.
• Operate within the guidelines as set forth in the Employee handbook.
• Assist the pastor in Confirmation Ministry as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Pastor

Education, Experience and Required Skills

• College Degree in Youth Ministry or Christian Education preferred, but not required
• Experience and enjoyment in working with youth in similar scenarios
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility in hours, some weeks may require more than 20
• Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification