Director of Youth Ministries

Director of Youth Ministries                                                                                                                

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

Working with the pastoral staff at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, the Director of Youth Ministries is responsible for the program to provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for church youth in grades 6 through 12. The Director of Youth Ministries provides experiences that foster personal growth and self-worth and opportunities for growth in Christian discipleship and relationships with church members of all ages. SRVUMC is a Christian community dedicated to sharing God’s love and transforming the world through service. SRVUMC is a welcoming and inclusive Reconciling Congregation of approximately 500 members.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

• Plan and implement programs for appropriate introductions and pathways to growth in Christian faith and community, consistent with the Christian mission of SRVUMC.
• Lead retreats, trips, Sunday School, Youth Fellowship, service opportunities, and outings that provide opportunities for fun among friends.
• Promote in our youth a positive self-image that embraces the uniqueness of each individual, helping them to reach their full potential.
• Support the understanding that the diversity of races, cultures, religious perspectives, and gender expression is a gift that enriches us all, and foster wonder and respect for nature as caretakers of the natural environment.
• Collaborate with other staff members to maintain a connection to Family Ministry, music ministry, and pastoral care.
• Expand the community of youth served by SRVUMC through active recruitment and relational activities with existing youth members.
• Maintain a robust and effective social media presence for youth ministry.
• Share information about the youth program with the congregation in person and through regular communications in church publications.
• Actively participate in staff meetings.
• Develop, secure approval for, and ensure compliance with an annual budget.
• Consistently practice and model personal spiritual and professional growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:  Two to three years’ experience working, teaching, counseling, or coaching middle school and high school youth, or serving in a supportive role in a church youth program, or directing the development of youth as a camp counselor or school teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to discuss their successful experiences interacting with and bearing responsibility for youth.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred; course work after graduation from high school will be considered.

Characteristics and Skills:

• Enthusiasm for ministry with youth
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An upbeat and positive attitude
• Respect and acceptance of others
• Personal strength and stability
• Creative implementation of programs
• Ability to welcome, accept, and involve young people who are unfamiliar with the church
• Ability to organize, lead, conduct meetings, and team-build
• Ability to build relationships across generations and to recruit, inspire and equip volunteers

Reports to:  Senior Pastor

Classification:  Full time, Non-Exempt         

Resumes may be submitted to jobs@srvumc.org.

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