Director of Student Ministries - Buford First UMC

NGUMC; Buford (GA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Vacation

Zusammenfassung

Buford First UMC in Gwinnett County, GA is seeking a part-time Director of Student Ministries for students who are 6th through 12th grade. The role includes leading weekly activities such as Sunday night youth worship and Sunday school, and partnering with local ministries and outreaches.

The ideal candidate is fun, motivated, energetic, organized and a team player, with the ability to recruit and train families and a knowledge of youth education within a UMC context, under the Lead Pastor

Qualifikationen

• Experience in church/youth ministry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Understanding of UMC theology and doctrine.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and direct Student Ministry of Buford First UMC.
• Recruit and train adult volunteers to serve with and lead students.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Be present and available during Sunday School and Morning Worship Services.
• Coordinate and oversee Sunday, Wednesday, and other programming including age-appropriate curriculum selection and class/age grouping in collaboration with a Lead Pastor and Parent Committee.
• Communicate the needs of the student program to other staff and church leaders as appropriate.
• Coordinate and oversee the planning and implementation of all annual retreats in the fall and spring. Engage youth in a summer mission opportunity.
• Work with Music Minister to support Youth Choir and Youth Choir Tour events.
• Work with Children's Director to collaborate with during combined church events.
• Additional duties may be assigned from time to time by direct supervisor or BFUMC Board.

Kenntnisse

Fun

Motivated

Energetic

Outgoing

People Oriented

Family Recruitment

Organized

Team Player

Youth Education

Public Speaking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Director of Student Ministries - Buford First UMC

9/14/2026

Buford First UMC in Gwinnett County, GA is currently seeking a part-time Director of Student Ministries for students who are 6th through 12th grade.

The Director of Student Ministries provides leadership and spiritual direction to youth, parents, and volunteers in our congregation and community through weekly activities like Sunday night youth worship, Sunday school, as well as local ministries and outreaches.

Qualities of the Ideal Candidate:

• Fun, Motivated, and Energetic
• Outgoing and People-Oriented
• Happy to Recruit and Train New Families
• Highly Organized
• A Team Player
• A Knowledge of Youth and the Implementing of Age-Appropriate Christian Education
• Comfortable Speaking One-on-One and in Large Groups

Purpose of Position:

To serve as a staff member within the congregation and community, to minister, grow the youth ministry program, and to connect with families in our church and community.

Responsible To:

BFUMC Board, working directly under the direct supervision of the Lead Pastor.

Job Type:

Part-Time

Pay:

Starting at $25,000 - $35,000 Per Year

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation

Experience:

Work in Church and Youth Mistry: A year or more experience is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• Understanding of UMC Theology and Doctrine

Working Days:

While the work schedule for Student Ministries can be somewhat flexible, office/on-campus hours should take place Monday-Thursday.

Special attention and focus should be given to Sundays and special events.

Sunday (Morning Worship, Sunday School, Evening Worship and Small Groups)

Hours Per Week:

25 hours per week with flexible office hours

Staff Responsibilities:

• 1) Coordinate and direct Student Ministry of Buford First UMC.
• 2) Recruit and train adult volunteers to serve with and lead students.
• 3) Attend weekly staff meetings.
• 4) Be present and available during Sunday School and Morning Worship Services.
• 5) Coordinate and oversee Sunday, Wednesday, and other special programming including age-appropriate curriculum selection and class/age grouping in collaboration with a Lead Pastor and Parent Committee.
• 6) Communicates the needs of the student program to other staff and church leaders as appropriate.
• 7) Coordinate and oversee the planning and implementation of all annual retreats in the fall and spring. Engages youth in a summer mission opportunity.
• 8) Work with Music Minister to support Youth Choir and Youth Choir Tour events.
• 9) Work with Children's Director to collaborate with during combined church events.
• 10) Additional duties may be assigned from time to time by direct supervisor or BFUMC Board.

Contact: Blake Trent