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Paris First United Methodist Church

Minister of Youth

  • Paris,
  • TN
  • Full-Time
  • United Methodist

Job Summary

Description

Minister of Youth (6th – 12th grade):  actively minister to, program for, and invite youth into a relationship with God.

 

Responsibilities

  • Direct, plan, and execute all youth activities (Sunday School, Wednesday Night, Sunday night UMY, retreat/trips, etc), finding substitutes, as needed.
  • Create/Source curriculum and programming for all youth activities (as outlined above), finding support through volunteers, senior church leadership, and/or TWK conference resources, as needed.
  • Recruit and maintain an active healthy adult volunteer pool to be utilized as substitute leaders and/or chaperones, when needed, ensuring all are Safe Sanctuary trained, keeping certifications renewed as determined by the TWK Conference.
  • Find and communicate with church volunteers to provide meals for Sunday night UMY.
  • Maintain a healthy and supportive relationship with students through both Christian guidance and community/school support.
  • Provide students with Christian community through age-appropriate small groups.
  • Plan and execute retreats, mission trips, and other various travel experiences, including but not limited to, a minimum of one (1) retreat per semester and one (1) trip during the summer (i.e. Mystery Trip, Mission Trip, etc.).
  • Ensure smooth execution through facilitation and direction of specialty youth-related Sunday worship services, including but not limited to, Youth Sunday, Senior Sunday, and Senior Luncheon.
  • Plan weekly activities for youth to participate in during the summer including a minimum of one 4-week Bible Study.
  • Maintain a relationship with and champion Lakeshore Camp and Retreat Center.
  • Participate in and attend meetings of various church committees as required by the SPPRC.
  • Establish and maintain consistent, reliable communication with youth and their guardians about youth events, schedules, etc, including but not limited to, information in the church’s weekly newsletter, providing a monthly calendar of events, and facilitating Parent meetings (minimum of 1 per semester).
  • Must be Safe Sanctuary trained and keep training certification renewed as determined by the TWK Conference.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities within reason, as assigned.

Desired Skills

  • Required: High school education with some secondary education
  • Preferred requirement: Undergraduate degree with a preference given to degrees in Biblical studies, Education, or Counseling
  • Candidates must be in good physical health, have a valid driver’s license, and are required to pass a background check. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills, both in-person, through email and over phone.]
  • This is a full-time salaried position with work expectations primarily met Sunday through Thursday.

INCLUSION

Moderate (Big Tent)

Salary

Benefits

Benefits package available based upon experience.

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