Director of Youth and College Age Ministries

Purpose:  To lead the youth and college age ministries in such a way that promotes and encourages discipleship of Jesus Christ and fulfills the mission, vision, and values of Emmanuel UMC.  In addition, help to develop the connection between youth, families of youth, and college age young adults to the ministries of Emmanuel UMC.

Time:  Full-time with a compensation of $45-50,000 based on experience.  Health insurance and pension contribution available.

Accountability:  Directly accountable to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee and a staff supervisor as assigned by the Staff-Parish Relations Committee.

Personal Characteristics:

• Must possess a strong spiritual leadership and the ability to teach, mold, and equip disciples for Jesus Christ while abiding the doctrine and discipline of the United Methodist Church
• Live a wholesome, well-balanced life, and exhibit professional discipline in the workplace
• Comfort in working with peers and sharing of ideas and responsibilities
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the membership, staff, and volunteers of the church; and share a positive and enthusiastic influence upon the same
• A focus on discipling and reaching youth and college age young adults and communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Key Results:  Develops and directs a program for youth and college age ministry to foster discipleship of Jesus Christ through the following:

YOUTH AGE

• Sunday Morning Programming
• Sunday Evening Programming
• Wednesday Night Programming
• Events, Fundraisers, Trips, and Retreats
• Summer Trips, Mission Trips, and Local Missions

COLLEGE AGE

• Small Group Programming
• Events, Trips, and Retreats
• Mission Trips and Local Mission

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads the Youth Age (6^th-12^th Grades) and College Age programming and events including Sunday morning and night, Wednesday Night Discipleship Groups, scheduled events, trips, retreats, service projects, etc; including teacher/leader recruitment, training, and curriculum/resource selection.
• Responsible for all communication using youth, college age, and youth parent emails, Emmanuel UMC newsletter publications and website, and appropriate text message and social media platforms all relevant information related to youth and college age ministry.
• Coordinate the Youth Innovation Team, recruit, train, empower, and supervise all youth counselors, volunteers, adult leaders, college age helpers (when applicable), and ensure that all volunteers and team members are knowledgeable, abide, and implement Emmanuel UMC’s Safer Sanctuary Policy and faithfully execute their responsibilities in the Youth/College Age Program.
• Ensure that all volunteers are annually trained and knowledgeable of Emmanuel UMC’s Safer Sanctuary Policy.
• Integrate youth and college age individuals into the entire life of the congregation through worship, leadership, service, fellowship, committee participation, and mission opportunities.
• Meets regularly with the church staff, assigned supervisor, and the Youth Innovation Team.
• Actively work with the Pastor of Music and Worship to coordinate programming and events to foster youth participation in music programs and activities.
• Strive to build healthy relationships with youth and college age young adults and their families encouraging participation in the respective programs.
• Nurture relationships with youth (and college age young adults when applicable) through attendance at school and extra-curricular programs, musical and sport events, or other activities as identified.
• Advocate for youth and college age adults within the congregation regarding hopes, concerns, and needs of youth and college age persons in the local church and community.
• Develop and implement a long-term vision for both the youth and college age ministry that is achievable and sustainable; maintain a calendar for both age level ministries in coordination with the church calendar.
• In cooperation with the pastoral staff, serve as a liaison between youth, parents, counselors, and volunteers regarding pastoral needs and counseling.
• Seek spiritual formation and continuing education opportunities for personal and spiritual growth and nurture a healthy physical and mental well-being.
• Develop an annual budget for both ministries that is achievable and rooted in faithful stewardship and execute that budget responsibly; in addition, prepare budgets for events and trips including financial resource acquisition and expenses.
• Attend regular staff meetings, Church Council Meetings, Charge Conference, and other meetings as determined necessary by the pastoral staff.
• Obtain approval for planned vacations, leaves, or absences as needed and ensure duties are covered during those times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:  Must profess the Christian Faith and a willingness to maintain a working knowledge of United Methodist polity, theology, and doctrine; Must have a vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage, and implement youth/college age ministry within the parameters of the United Methodist Church; must have organizational skills; must have written and verbal communications skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills (including relevant social media maintenance); must be financially minded and responsible; must pass a criminal background check and a credit check if determined necessary; must maintain good physical and spiritual health and have the physical ability to perform the job requirements; must possess the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and volunteers.

Send resume and cover letter electronically to:
Dr. Rob Martin, Lead Pastor
Email:  rmartin@emmanuelmemphis.org
901.754.6548
2404 Kirby Rd.,
Memphis, TN, 38119