Director of Student Ministries

UMCSC; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Highland Park United Methodist Church in Florence, SC is seeking a Director of Student Ministries. This full-time role leads youth programming, coordinates volunteer leadership, and partners with families for discipleship. A Bachelor’s degree in ministry or related field is preferred and CDL is required within 90 days.

The position reports to the Director of Families and Programs. The role emphasizes outreach to unchurched students, consistent communication with families, and active

Qualifications

• Plan, organize, manage and implement ministry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, conflict management and computer/technology skills.
• Willingness to obtain CDL within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead Student Ministry with a mission aligned to church goals.
• Develop, promote and execute a balanced program of activities for students.
• Prepare annual calendar and set goals for Student Ministry.
• Recruit, train and supervise adult volunteers for Student Ministry.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization

Technology skills

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, programming or education

Tools

Computer/Technology skills

Job description

Highland Park United Methodist Church is a community of faith in Florence, SC that seeks to follow and model Christ in all we do. We are praying and searching for the Director of Student Ministries that God desires to serve with us as we are the hands and feet of Jesus to our students and their families, our church, our community and the world. You may be that person if… You are passionate about and called to the ministry to students. You have a proven track record of success and have been equipped in ministry to students and their families. You are considering a change and sense that God may be nudging you to take your next step in local church ministry. If so, does serving in the south where the hospitality and summers are strong and you get to experience a healthy portion of the other seasons sound inviting? Does being a short drive from the beach and only a few hour’s drive to the mountains sound like the best of both worlds? How about serving alongside some passionate ministry staff and lay leaders? If that’s not enough, how about the fact that a new Family/ Community Life Center with dedicated space for students to hang out, worship and be discipled is under construction and to be completed in time for your arrival? Did I mention that the cost of living is low and we offer a competitive compensation package?

Job Title: Director of Student Ministries Job Type: Full Time (40 hours) with regular office hours including every Sunday Reports To: Director of Families and Programs Date Prepared: 7/16/2019 Date Approved: Core Values: Must joyfully display God’s inclusive love for all Must be dedicated to Christ and the Methodist Church Must be compassionate and empathetic Must be a team player with energy, enthusiasm, and initiative Must show professionalism at all times

Requirements: Must have demonstrated ability to plan, organize, manage and implement ministry Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills and computer/technology skills Must have (or be willing to obtain in 90 days) a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Must successfully complete all required training and background checks

Position Description The HPUMC Director of Student Ministries should be an experienced leader willing to serve as a role model and champion of our students, while integrating youth ministry throughout the church. The preferred background for this position is a Bachelor’s degree in a ministry, programming or education related area OR a degree combined with 3 or more years of experience with leadership in church youth programs. Previous formal training with youth ministries is preferred but not required. Effectively growing our Student ministry programs is a key mission of our church and responsibility of this position. This role is chartered to lead that initiative. It is critical that this role continuously seeks new ways to attract and engage our Students. This includes not only the engagement of students within our congregation but also to find ways to reach out to the unchurched and marginally churched students in our community.

General Responsibilities

Ministry to the Students and Student Ministry Leadership

• 1. Actively lead students in carrying out the HPUMC Student Ministry Mission Statement: To make disciples of Jesus through worship, fellowship, service and witness.
• 2. Actively lead students in carrying out the United Methodist Mission Statement: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
• 3. Develop, promote, coordinate, and execute a balanced program of activities and discipleship ministry to students that includes service, worship, leadership, fellowship, and witness – including but not limited to Sunday School, UMYF, Small Groups, Fellowship and Spiritual Life trips.
• 4. Collaborate with the Student Ministry Committee to ensure all plans are aligned with Committee goals for student programming.
• 5. Direct a meaningful curriculum of study for Middle and High school students to be presented and followed during church Sunday School hours
• 6. Prepare and submit an annual calendar of events for all Student Ministry programming
• 7. Prepare and set annual goals for Student Ministry programming
• 8. Submit reports, as requested, outlining progress on programming goals
• 9. Perform all administrative duties required to carry out activities and programming
• 10. Recruit and train an active group of adults to serve in leadership and supervisory roles for all Student Ministry activities and programs
• 11. Plan and schedule student leadership development activities
• 12. Plan and schedule students and Student Ministry leaders in outreach activities designed to reach inactive Students or unchurched students
• 13. Support church students in the school setting by scheduling regular visits to the schools during the school year for lunch, attendance at ceremonies or special events.
• 14. Support students and their families with help and visitation during times of crisis
• 15. Support church students during extracurricular activities by attending activities such as sporting events, musical and dramatic performances
• 16. Use all relevant means of communication/ social media to enhance communication with students and parents (website, Instagram, Facebook, text, email, bulletin boards, handouts, mail)
• 17. Provide training and service opportunities for the students in church and/or at state and national levels.
• 18. Assist in transitioning recent high school graduates to appropriate groups and classes as College/Young Adult members of the church. Ministry to Parents and the Congregation
• 19. Host an annual Parent Information meeting to educate parents about the goals and plans for the Student Ministry program
• 20. Post and maintain consistent office hours to provide availability to parents, students, members of the congregation or interested non-members so that they can schedule or drop in to discuss any matters related to students.
• 21. Attend and participate in weekly Sunday worship as well and have a visible presence in Sunday School for middle and high school classes.
• 22. Be available to parents to discuss issues related to their children or student ministry in accordance with the safe sanctuary policy and within the confidentiality guidelines noted in the UMC Youth Ministries Handbook.
• 23. Maintain open lines of communication with parents and the church body by providing regular news and updates of Student Ministry activities in the appropriate and designated manner (bulletin, email etc.)
• 24. Make relevant Student Ministry announcements when appropriate to the congregation in all worship services on Sunday mornings Support of the Senior Pastor, Church Leadership and other Duties, as needed and assigned by the Senior Pastor
• 25. Actively support the mission and vision of the Senior Pastor
• 26. Engage in travel, when requested, for trips, retreats and overnight activities
• 27. Keep records of student participation in all programs and activities
• 28. Attend and participate in large church functions and ministries including but not limited to Sunday services, Holiday services, and church wide special events.
• 29. Serve as an active member of Church Council
• 30. Participate in monthly Student Committee meetings to provide feedback about program progress
• 31. Plan a yearly budget and maintain accurate financial records for all Student Ministry accounts and stay within budget
• 32. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Families and Programs.