Student Ministries​/Youth Director Ebenezer UMC

Student Ministries (Youth) Director
:
Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Stafford, VA, is seeking a full-time Student Ministries Director. They would oversee and coordinate student ministries programs to meet Ebenezer Church’s strategic vision. They would create, implement, and manage experiences and environments designed to reach and strengthen middle school and high school students in their Christian faith development.

The Director would develop, sustain, and manage ministry teams to plan and implement high school and middle school ministry experiences and environments; provide strategies and programs that reach out to high school and middle school students in community and congregation at all levels of faith; provide dynamic experiences and environments for high school and middle school students that teach the Bible and the basics of the Christian faith;

provide weekly opportunities to help students grow spiritually; partner with other ministries to include students in serving opportunities; partner with the Pastors to provide an annual confirmation experience for students who wish to join the church; offer opportunities to partner with parents for youth faith development; prepare and oversee the Student Ministries budget; work with administrative staff to schedule/promote/market high school and middle school ministry opportunities at Ebenezer;

identify current trends in student ministries and promote new ideas to expand the scope and capabilities of student ministry opportunities; continue to develop and grow personally and professionally in regard to the Christian faith.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field; three to five years’ experience as a youth ministry leader, or commensurate experience in the lay community; high energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position discussions of student ministry at both the strategic and tactical levels;

experience in developing training or educational programs and/or curriculum for students; experience managing projects or the ability to demonstrate project management skills; have a highly collaborative style and relationship builder attitude; an understanding of the use of social media and social media strategies; have a sincere commitment to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers; and the ability to develop and monitor budgets and financial resources.

for a detailed job description (pdf
). Apply via email or pick up an application in the church office. Send resume, completed application ( for pdf
) and a cover letter highlighting your interest in serving as the Student Ministries Director noting any relevant work experience. Email to bpriest and indicate “Student Ministries Director” in the subject line, or mail to Ebenezer UMC, 161 Embrey Mill Rd. Stafford, VA 22554.