Sand Point Community UMC (Seattle, WA): Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries

Written by pnwumc on November 13, 2020. Posted in Job Postings, Local Church Classifieds.

Sand Point Community United Methodist Church in northeast Seattle is hiring a Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries.

This salaried position requires 35 hours per week with fewer summer hours from mid-June until September. The hours are to be coordinated with the pastor; Sundays and Christmas Eve are required. (Hours may be reduced while our building remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our staff is working from home during the pandemic until our building re-opens.)

The Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries:

connects children, youth, young adults and families to each other and integrates them into the wider life of the church;
develops outreach strategies to invite new families and to connect the congregation to the wider community;
Works with the Pastor and staff to develop a ministry program which complements the faith formation for children, youth and their families;
Leads spiritual and faith forming education for Children and Youth each Sunday (including Children’s Time during worship);
Recruits and supports volunteers.

Qualifications:

Christian faith that includes an understanding of the Bible beyond a literal interpretation;
Shares our progressive-leaning theology and is hospitable to diverse viewpoints;
Strong organizational skills, positive interpersonal skills, and effective communication skills;
Ability to recruit and encourage volunteers;
Academic coursework or direct experience in Christian Education/Spiritual Formation;
Experience in early childhood development and/or in education desirable.

Please reply to sandpointsprc@gmail.com to request a more detailed job description and/or send your cover letter and resume.

Candidates will be interviewed via video chat.

SAND POINT COMMUNITY UMC MISSION STATEMENT: We are an inclusive, caring community – committed to Christ’s work, seeking spiritual growth, and lovingly responding to the needs of God’s world. We welcome all persons, including members of the LGBTQ + community.