Director of Student Ministries

UMCSC; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant United Methodist Church in Greer, SC is seeking a Director of Student Ministries to lead and teach 6th–12th graders, oversee Sunday nights, small groups, worship, and mission trips, and partner with families to share the Gospel.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years building youth ministry, a bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry or related field, and strong leadership with a calling to mentor students in a Wesleyan tradition while managing volunteers and budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience building and growing a youth ministry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry or related field preferred.
• Proven leadership, judgment, and character above reproach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all student ministry (6th–12th) activities, recruit/train volunteers.
• Maintain relationships with students and families; follow Safe Sanctuary policies.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive youth ministry program.
• Plan and lead retreats and mission trips.
• Lead and develop confirmation class in Wesleyan tradition.
• Manage volunteers, budgets, and communications (social media, websites).
• Liaise with Sports Ministry, FCA, and local schools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Budget management

Volunteer training

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry

Job description

Covenant United Methodist Church, Greer, SC

Director of Student Ministries Job Description

Reports to Executive Pastor

Classification: Full-time

Position Overview:

The Director of Student Ministries (6 th -12 th grades) plays a key role in the development and execution of Covenant UMC’s vision for reaching our students and their families with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The position will lead, shepherd, and teach our middle & high school students.

Primary Areas of Responsibilities:

• Oversee all student ministry (6 th -12 th grades) Sunday nights, small groups, worship, and Sunday school classes while recruiting, training and leading new leaders for middle & high school ministries.
• Maintain a relational-driven ministry with students and their families while following Safe Sanctuary policies for volunteers.
• Maintain a comprehensive youth ministry program while equipping students to take their faith beyond the walls of Covenant.
• Plan and lead mission(s) during the summer.
• Lead and develop confirmation class that is thoroughly Wesleyan in its belief and practices.
• Plan retreats and missions, place volunteers, recruit new volunteers, and lead volunteer meetings in conjunction with the Youth Ministry Team composed of youth and adults.
• Maintain social media accounts and the websites as well as other forms of communication.
• Responsible for formulating and maintaining annual budget throughout the year.
• Staff liaison for our Sports Ministry; our Trail Life USA Troop; local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter; and local middle & high schools.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Emphasis on leadership and relationship building skills.
• Be a creative, dependable, and energetic self-starter who sees middle & high school ministry as a calling from God.
• Be strong in organization, delegation, and planning skills for ministries and programs.
• A teachable, coachable spirit with a desire to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.
• Model a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ and perform all other duties as assigned by the pastoral and leadership team.

The Director of Student Ministries position is employed by the Staff Parish Relations Committee and shall work under the supervision of the Executive Pastor.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a strong spiritual background and commitment to the church and to the ministry of the church. A minimum of 2 years of experience building and growing a youth ministry. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry or related field is preferred. The candidate must have a proven track record of effective leadership, judgment, and character that is above reproach.