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Christian Education and Community Life Ministries Director

 Job Description

April 2008

Overview:

The position of Christian Education and Community Life Ministries Director at Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island is a full-time position, with an estimated requirement of 40 hours per week for 50 weeks per year. The primary functions are to coordinate, support and enable Trinity’s education program and bring individuals and families together in Christian ministry. This self-motivated individual will work closely with the Pastor, volunteer staff and the congregation.

It is possible this position could be divided into two part time positions consisting of Christian education and Community Life ministries.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Accountability:

S/he works under the guidance and support of the Senior Pastor, the Children’s Advisory Board, and the Staff Parish Relations Committee.

Duties:

• Provide direction, support and supervision to the volunteer staff of the elementary, middle and high school Christian Education Programs.

• Presence on Sunday mornings is desirable and, as needed, arrange coverage when absent.

• Touch base with the Sunday School Teachers at least once per month.

• Coordinate the ordering and inventory of Christian Education & Sunday school supplies and materials.  Maintain records of expenditures.

• Responsible for the preparation of Children’s education budget for the Finance Committee.

• Evaluate and advise regarding Children’s, youth and adult Christian education curricula.

• Organize and/or encourage attendance at teacher training experiences, for Sunday school and Rainbow Worship teachers.

• Assist in the recruitment of new teachers as required.

• Supervise the Child Care person.

• Act as the liaison with the Grand Island Cooperative Nursery.

• Lead the Children’s Advisory Board and attend the Adult Christian Education meetings.

• Work with the pastor and staff to cultivate fellowship and spiritual growth opportunities for individuals and families in the church and community.

• Develop and coordinate comprehensive outreach programs for children, individuals and families in the church and community.

• Be responsive to special requests by the Pastor.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the Christian faith and the Church

• Knowledge of Christian Education Programming

• Experience in family and/ or community ministries program implementation

• A post high school degree desirable

• A high level of self motivation and interpersonal relationship skills are essential Qualifications:

Contact information:

• Submit cover letter and resume to:

Charlie Yund at cyund@roadrunner.com

Youth Ministries Coordinator

Trinity United Methodist Church is a large (1000 member) suburban church located on Grand Island, between Niagara Falls and Buffalo, NY.  We have an active, growing youth ministry and are searching for a young adult to provide a comprehensive, creative ministry to youth and young adults in Trinity Church and the Grand Island Community, with the aim of leading them into a relationship with God, as revealed through Jesus Christ, and sending them forth into their world equipped to witness and serve in Christ's name.   

The specific duties of the part time Youth Ministries Coordinator will be tailored based on the gifts, interests, and talents of the selected candidate, and most likely will include the following

-          Serve as a leader for middle and high school youth, young adult, and college             student ministries;

-          Leading creative youth worship

- Provide creative program direction, support, and supervision to the adults who work with youth and young adults.

- Develop and lead work camp and youth retreats.

A more complete job description including compensation, necessary qualifications, duties, and information on how to apply is available at the Trinity UMC’s website:  http://www.gitumc.org/  

The deadline for completed applications is Monday May 5, 2008.