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• Youth worker/pastor/director

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Organization Name	Mason First UMC
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Street Address 1	201 E. Ash Street
City	Mason
State / Province	MI
Zip / Postal Code	48854
Country	US
Daytime Phone	517-676-9449
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Fax	517-676-8862
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Denomination	• United Methodist
Job Description	Mason First United Methodist Church is a well-established congregation in mid-Michigan whose vision is to be a caring community of faith where people of all ages increasingly become more like Jesus and continually expand the reach of God’s love. Our congregation has just completed a process of defining our mission, vision and values and is in the process of clarifying the best ways to be faithful to the calling we feel God is extending to this congregation at this time. With input from the congregation we have formed a number of ministry goals that we feel will take us toward the future God intends. Chief among those goals is to strengthen our ministry to youth and young adults. Toward that end, we are seeking a part-time Youth Ministries Coordinator. Primary Purpose/Responsibilities The Youth Ministries Coordinator will build upon and strengthen a youth program which presently includes: Sunday School, Sunday evening youth group for junior and senior high, confirmation class, summer mission trip, and mid-week programs. The Youth Ministries Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Pastor, Children’s Ministries Coordinator and adult members of the Youth Ministry Team. Qualified candidates will bring a high level of passion and energy for resourcing, equipping and organizing the many different aspects of the church’s ministry to youth. The Youth Ministries Coordinator will, in addition to programming, further develop a team of volunteers that work toward a shared vision. Necessary Background • Familiarity with the faith development needs of today’s youth and young adults • Understanding of United Methodist history and beliefs • Ability and temperament for youth ministry leadership Key Qualities • Strong Christian faith • Passion for serving youth and families • Able to work as part of a team • Able to set goals and complete responsibilities without direct supervision • Good written and verbal communication skills • Familiarity with social media • Creative • Able to organize adult volunteers for ministry tasks • Integrity • Ability to respect confidential information Compensation This part-time position (less than 20 hours per week) pays a salary that will be based on consultation with the successful applicant. Prior experience will be considered in determining compensation. Application Process Applicants must submit a resume and letter of intent. Interviews will begin in June with a view toward having the position filled by mid-July. Finalists for the position will be contacted to set up an interview time the week of June 24. All applications for the position must be submitted by Sunday, July 29. Return your resume’ and cover letter to: Mason First UMC, ATTN: SPRC, 201 E. Ash St., Mason, MI 48854. You may also drop application materials off at the same location. All finalists for the position must agree to an MSP background check. For questions, please call the church office at: 517-676-9449.
Date posted	05-24-2012 02:06:28 PM
Date last modified	06-25-2012 09:07:30 AM