Employment Opportunities

Director of Youth and Adult Discipleship

Mission Statement; To empower youth, young adults, and adults to grow and deepen their walk in Christian discipleship, and to lead efforts to offer Christ to the community beyond current church attenders.
 

Basic Requirements and Expectations

● Be a committed Christ-follower engaged in the process of Christian discipleship

● Have a faith grounded in God’s grace and love, and seek to grow with others in the community

● Pass a background check administered through the church office

● Be a team player that works well with other staff

● Be on time and prepared for lessons and activities

● Connect to the congregation

● Teachable and open to constructive criticism

● Maintain professional conduct as well as appropriate personal practices and boundaries as found in the employee handbook

● Participate in regular performance reviews, including following a 90-day probationary period
 

Physical Requirements

● Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time

● Must have the ability to be mobile and active with youth

Responsibilities

● Demonstrate ownership over age-level ministries for small groups and discipleship (Grades 6-12th, College, Young Adult, and Adult)

● Oversee weekly youth gatherings in addition to Sunday worship - focusing on discipleship, Bible Study, fellowship, service, and spiritual formation

● Encourage youth attendance and participation in Mayfield UMC

● Recruit and train volunteers for youth ministry

● Assist in planning and implementation of Camp Aldersgate week (Full week in June)

● Understand the role of small groups in a vital congregation, and recruit and develop an impactful team to grow discipleship throughout the congregation

● Communicate clearly with other staff, discipleship team, congregation, and community

● Actively participate in weekly worship- engaging with students and the congregation

● Support MUMC’s leadership decisions, and set an example of a faithful disciple for others
 

Qualifications

● Show initiative and the ability to work independently

● Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills

● Show complete discretion with confidential information

● Strong and reliable work ethic

● Demonstrate flexibility and composure to work effectively within a variety of settings and circumstances

● Ability to be discerning in all situations

● Strong attending to detail and highly organized

● Ability to multitask and prioritize projects

● Demonstrate an expectation for excellence

● Support the local church in its overall mission and ministries

● Display a well-groomed, professional appearance.

● Excellent written and verbal communication, including abilities to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups

● Ability to build teams and minister in a staff and team environment

● Demonstrate cross-platform computer skills
 

Work Schedule

● Sunday is an expected work day with worship, youth, and other activities

● Office hours are expected at least 4 days during the week, in addition to Sunday

● Camp Aldersgate in June (6-day, 5-night overnight camp)

● Organizing at least quarterly events for college-aged students

● Regular attendance and leadership at staff meetings, team meetings, and small groups is expected

● Weekly check-in with Associate Pastor

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Time Commitment:
Full Time position

Accountable to: 
Associate Pastor
 

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you available to attend camp at Aldersgate in Carrollton Ohio for one week in June each summer?

Are you available to be present at church on Sundays for service and for Youth Group Sunday School?

Are you available for Youth Events which may occur on evenings and/or weekends?

Experience: 

Christian youth ministry: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Ability to Relocate:

Chesterland, OH 44026: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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