Director of Youth Ministries

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s United Methodist Church in downtown Rock Hill is seeking a Director of Youth Ministries. This role involves the development of programs for youth and college-age individuals, ensuring a strong spiritual foundation through engaging activities. The candidate will coordinate various youth ministry functions, emphasizing inclusivity and community service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education or Christian education/ministry.
• Strong team-building skills, works well with diverse groups.
• Seminary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and develop youth programs including weekend and weekday activities.
• Identify and execute ministry and missions opportunities for youth.
• Liaison for all youth program ministries.

Skills

Team-building

Working with diverse groups

Education

Bachelor's degree

Seminary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

St. John’s United Methodist Church in downtown Rock Hill, South Carolina, is looking to hire a Director of Youth Ministries.

The Director of Youth Ministries ensures that various youth and college-age programs and opportunities for discipleship are developed and implemented for youth ages sixth grade through college. This person is accountable for the development of ministry programming that continues to nurture a spiritual foundation for youth that carries them into adulthood.

Major accountabilities/job functions include:

• Coordination, oversight, and development of youth programs to include weekday andSunday programs
• Identify and execute ministry and missions opportunities for youth to participate in,including retreats, mission trips, and local service projects
• Coordination, oversight, and development of collegiate programs
• Liaison for all youth program ministries

The Director of Youth Ministries must be affirming of ALL youth.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job-related work experience (preferably in education or Christian education/ministry)
• Seminary education is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge, e.g. Microsoft Office, the Google Suite
• Strong team-building skills, works well with diverse groups of people

Application and resumes will be received through December 20, 2020. Applications will be reviewed and interviews held in January 2021. If interested in applying for the position, please send a letter of interest along with a resume to:

Ida Newsom, Chair SPRC
St. John’s United Methodist Church
321 S. Oakland Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29730