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Suntree United Methodist Church

Director of Youth Ministries

  • Melbourne,
  • FL
  • Full-Time
  • United Methodist

Job Summary

Description

A Calling on the Space Coast

We’re looking for a leader with a genuine calling to youth ministry — someone with energy, relational instincts, and the hunger to be invested in as much as they invest in others. If you’re looking for a place that will believe in you and help you grow, keep reading.

Suntree UMC is a theologically grounded, culturally open congregation on Florida’s Space Coast. We take our Wesleyan roots seriously and hold them with open hands. Our youth ministry has a strong foundation — a committed core of students, seasoned adult leaders, and a church that puts youth at the center of its life and mission. We’re not looking for someone with everything figured out — we’re looking for someone called, hungry, and ready to build something lasting with a congregation that will be in their corner.

Responsibilities

Spiritual Leadership

  • Cast vision and provide pastoral care for middle and high school students and their families
  • Teach biblically grounded, engaging messages that connect faith to everyday life
  • Ensure youth are meaningfully integrated into the worshiping and serving life of the church

Program & Outreach

  • Plan and lead weekly gatherings, small groups, retreats, special events, and mission opportunities
  • Build on a strong missions culture and develop new connections with local schools and the broader community

Volunteer & Administration

  • Recruit, equip, and support a team of adult leaders who invest relationally in students
  • Lead and support youth missions fundraising within a congregation with a well-developed culture of generosity
  • Manage ministry planning, budget stewardship, communications, and safe church compliance

Desired Skills

We’re not expecting a fully formed ministry veteran. We’re looking for someone who is clearly called, relationally gifted, and ready to grow into this role with a community behind them.

  • Personal, growing Christian faith with a clear calling to youth ministry
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in youth ministry or a closely related context
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees welcomed
  • Alignment with Wesleyan theology and the United Methodist tradition
  • Strong relational, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience leading volunteers or staff with clear direction and accountability
  • Ability to pass background checks and complete all safe church training

INCLUSION

Full Inclusion

Salary

$50,000 – $60,000

Benefits

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Generous health benefits package provided
  • Retirement benefits provided
  • Full-time with regular Sunday and evening responsibilities; position open until filled
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