Director of Student Ministries

St. Matthew's UMC in San Antonio is seeking a Director of Student Ministries

The position is part time
The director shall report to the Senior Pastor
Salary Range: $15-20K Depending on Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develops solid Christian relationships with member and non-member youth
Plan and organizes a Sunday School program for 6th grade though young adult
Plan and organizes mid-week gathering for youth
Plans and organizes fund raisers with the approval of the Finance Committee
Plan and implements service or educational trips for the youth
Advertises all events of the youth ministry to the parents in a timely manner
Budgets for the youth events of the year
Oversees the expenditures of the youth program
Recruits and trains volunteers for the youth program
Leads the Youth Council in evaluations of the youth programs
Coordinates ministry events with the Director of Children and Family
Participates in staff meeting each week as able
Maintain a Safe Gatherings/Trusted Confianza certification

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Networks with other United Methodist Youth Directors
Chooses a teaching material that will depend the spiritual lives of the youth
Works with the Senior Pastor to organize and maintain the Confirmation class each year
Advertises and promotes Conference youth camps
Implements the extra duties that are assigned by the Senior Pastor
Purse continuing education events that will deepen your faith journey

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Successful two years of youth ministry in another church
Demonstrates leadership qualities that will encourage volunteers to work with him/her
At least 2 years of college experience

CORE COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates an active and vibrant faith
Applies Biblical principles interpersonal skills
Exhibits the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Enjoys being around youth
Has a heart for the un-churched young person
Is able to recruit and train volunteers for the different ministries listed in essential functions
Is a self-starter
Is able to motive others
Demonstrates integrity and trust
Demonstrates the skills of active listening and openly accepts criticism
Is able to work with other staff in a congenial manner

Send resume to pastordave@smumcsa.org