Part-Time Youth/Christian Education Minister (10 hours/week)

The Part-Time Youth/Christian Education Minister is responsible for overseeing the programs for children and youth at Bridgewater United Methodist Church (BUMC), as defined below:

Responsibilities:
·       Coordinate annual Vacation Bible School, including identifying the curriculum, finding and scheduling volunteers (may include a director), and marketing/outreach

·         Supervise Christian Education program, including identifying the curriculum, recruiting and supporting teachers, visiting classes occasionally

·         Work with Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) to train volunteers and implement Safe Sanctuaries policy

 ·         Creating and enhancing age-appropriate programs and opportunities for engagement and faith development for children/youth, including engaging them in mission projects and trips, and other programs to help implement BUMC’s Vision Plan;

 ·         Reaching out into the community to attract children and youth into the church to build a strong, viable children and youth ministry; and

 ·         Participate in most Sunday services.

Required Skills:
·         Experience working with children/youth in an established setting
·         Good communication skills
 ·         Good organization skills
 ·         Managing group dynamics
 ·         Computer skills, including social media

Desired Characteristics:
·         Strong faith
·         Energetic
·         Creative/think outside the box
·         Able to work independently and with a team

This position will be responsible to the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) and the Pastor. Applicants must be able to pass a CORI and meet BUMC’s Safe Sanctuaries Policy guidelines.

Application deadline is Wednesday, July 10. 2013.

Email a resumé and cover letter to bumcbridgewaterma@comcast.net or mail them to:
Bridgewater United Methodist Church 
35 School Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Attn: SPRC Committee