Associate Director of Student Ministry

MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

• Coordinate Sunday School opportunities for all grades in collaboration with department staff– recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers, develop or find curriculum that is theologically appropriate and age-appropriate, and implement the creative vision for Sunday morning discipleship
• Serve as lead teacher and/or coordinate teachers for Sunday School
• Works with Student Ministry team to plan Sunday night programming and is a part of the lead teaching team

Discipleship & Leadership

• Research, create and teach studies aimed at helping students make the next step in their faith development to include, but not limited to, Sunday School, Sunday night programming, and Bible studies
• Collaborate with Children’s Ministry Department to ensure students’ smooth transition to 6^th grade programs, curriculum and discipleship opportunities
• Partner with Confirmation Coordinator to ensure an effective Confirmation program for 6^th graders
• Lead and/or assist with planning events and trips (e.g. 6^th grade orientation, retreats, mission trips, Choir Tour) to include, but not limited to, program development, worship leadership, and logistical planning
• Identify, adapt, develop, and provide resources for student’s personal spiritual growth
• Work with Student Ministry team to ensure smooth transition between middle school and high school ministries and discipleship opportunities
• Participate in Student Ministry meetings to help create and implement department vision and strategy

Volunteer Management

• Recruit and train ministry leaders for areas assigned providing resources and tools needed in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate with volunteers on a regular basis
• Build in recognition, celebration and thanks to teams and volunteers

Relational and Community Outreach

• Establish and maintain a ministry where students feel valued, accepted, and a part of a larger community of Christ
• Be available to meet one-on-one with students to further their discipleship
• Attend middle school activities, sporting events, plays, concerts, school lunch times, etc. supporting BUMC students and friends
• Liaison to the community regarding middle and high school ministry
• Participate in existing campus ministries in which BUMC students are involved
• Assist students in the formation of new campus ministries when applicable
• Build relationships with parents of middle and high schoolers fostering trust and involvement in student ministry
• Care for students and families in pastoral care situations
• Seek out ways to build relationships with students throughout the year

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage workflow and completion of tasks for assigned ministries, trips, and retreats
• Track revenue and expenses throughout event or trip lifecycle providing appropriate documentation to Student Ministry Administrative Coordinator
• Develop content for newsletters, website, seasonal letters, flyers, announcements, etc. for publishing in printed, email, or social media communications
• Use BUMC approved software to look-up & keep member information up-to-date, send emails and other communications to students/parents, reserve event/meeting space, update webpages for student ministry, create web-based registration forms, and other tasks as assigned
• Work with all BUMC departments (e.g. Finance, Facilities, Communications, etc.) as required to ensure proper processes, guidelines and procedures are being followed
• Communicate with students, parents, and other volunteers regarding specific program and ministry opportunities