Director of Student Ministry

Faith Community UMC; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Community UMC seeks a dedicated Student Ministry leader to guide and disciple 7th–12th graders, recruit and develop volunteers, and coordinate intergenerational ministry collaborations within the church and community.

The role emphasizes vision, communication, and practical execution of weekly programs, trips, and events, while managing a modest budget and fostering healthy relationships across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with Students and leading Student Volunteer Teams.
• Paid staff/supervisory experience preferably in a larger church setting.
• Track record of successful and effective interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated excellence in leading others.
• Excellent team-based leadership abilities, contributing to a "strengths-based" environment.
• Exceptional management skills, including the ability to set and maintain boundaries.
• Outstanding work ethic; self-starter.
• Exceptional communication, relational and organizational skills.
• Passionate and relevant teacher who effectively communicates spiritual concepts to youth.
• Professional behavior and communication in a team-based staff environment.
• Humble spirit that continually desires to learn and improve.
• Understanding and support of Wesleyan theology.
• Emotional and spiritual maturity.
• Preaching Skills.
• Ability to appropriately manage conflict and opposition.
• Proficient computer skills, especially relevant Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disciple Students (7th-12th grades). Develop a thriving Student Ministry by providing programs and resources to build the next generation of Christ followers.
• Vision and plan new ways to grow Student Ministries to strengthen our Faith Community in worship, group life and service giving special attention to fellowship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and outreach
• Provide clear, effective, timely communication of student opportunities and programming to students, families, and the congregation
• Seek to integrate student ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church ministries
• Oversee, Plan, and Execute trips, retreats, & special events including mission-focused opportunities
• Develop, Plan & Execute weekly Sunday Night Student Ministry including the recruitment, development and equipping of volunteers with attention given to: Weekly small groups that focus on relational and spiritual development
• Weekly and monthly events that build community and teach from the Bible
• Maintain and Manage Student Ministry's budget and related business issues including managing funds needed for events, trips, student supplies, etc.
• Help to develop ministries that bridge age-level ministries such as pre-teen to teen
• Empower and equip incoming students as they transition into Student Ministry, while honoring and building on the foundation established in Children's Ministry.
• Develop healthy and growing relationships by providing opportunities for building community.
• Be present in student's lives, both at FCUMC and in the community
• Demonstrate strong interest in student's lives and spiritual development
• Provide an atmosphere where others are accepted, and healthy relationships are formed & practiced
• Active Participant of Staff Teams...i.e. core team, family ministries team
• Active Participant of Student and Family Ministry Teams
• Boy Scout Liaison for Troop 990

Skills

Student leadership

Volunteer management

Team leadership

Communication

Church ministry

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Promote the Kingdom of God in leading staff and volunteers in Family Ministry, Worship, and Pastoral Care and performing Pastoral Duties to further the Mission and Vision of Faith Community UMC.

• Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Considers this position a life ministry, not just a job
• Model standards and expectations of leaders within FCUMC, including:

membership, worship attendance, small group participation

financial generosity, and serving out of call and giftedness

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Student Ministry: Disciple Students (7th-12th grades). Develop a thriving Student Ministry by providing programs and resources to build the next generation of Christ followers.

• Vision and plan new ways to grow Student Ministries to strengthen our Faith Community in worship, group life and service giving special attention to fellowship, biblical teaching, discipleship, and outreach
• Provide clear, effective, timely communication of student opportunities and programming (including long-term planning) to students, families, and the congregation
• Seek to integrate student ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church ministries
• Oversee, Plan, and Execute trips, retreats, & special events including mission-focused opportunities
• Develop, Plan & Execute weekly Sunday Night Student Ministry including the recruitment, development and equipping of volunteers with attention given to:
• Weekly small groups that focus on relational and spiritual development
• Weekly and monthly events that build community and teach from the Bible
• Maintain and Manage Student Ministry's budget and related business issues including managing funds needed for events, trips, student supplies, etc.
• Help to develop ministries that bridge age-level ministries such as pre-teen to teen
• Empower and equip incoming students as they transition into Student Ministry, while honoring and building on the foundation established in Children's Ministry.
• Develop healthy and growing relationships by providing opportunities for building community.
• Be present in student's lives, both at FCUMC and in the community
• Demonstrate strong interest in student's lives and spiritual development
• Provide an atmosphere where others are accepted, and healthy relationships are formed & practiced
• Active Participant of Staff Teams...i.e. core team, family ministries team
• Active Participant of Student and Family Ministry Teams
• Boy Scout Liaison for Troop 990

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience working with Students and leading Student Volunteer Teams
• Paid Staff/Supervisory experience preferably in a larger church setting
• Track record of successful and effective interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrated excellence in leading others
• Excellent team-based leadership abilities, contributing to a "strengths-based" environment
• Exceptional management skills, including the ability to set and maintain boundaries
• Outstanding work ethic; self-starter
• Exceptional communication, relational and organizational skills
• Passionate and relevant teacher who effectively communicates spiritual concepts to youth
• Professional behavior and communication in a team-based staff environment
• Humble spirit that continually desires to learn and improve
• Understanding and support of Wesleyan theology
• Emotional and spiritual maturity
• Preaching Skills
• Ability to appropriately manage conflict and opposition
• Proficient computer skills, especially relevant Microsoft Office applications preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires (check all that apply):

X Normal periods of sitting and standing in an office environment.

Extended periods of sitting at a workstation/desk in an office environment.

X Extended period of standing.

Lifting and/or pushing objects up to lbs. on a regular basis

Lifting and/or pushing objects up to lbs. on an occasional basis.

Working with heavy machinery or equipment on regular

occasional basis such as:

Working outdoors in potentially inclement weather conditions.