Kent United Methodist Church (www.kentmethodist.com) is seeking a Director of Children’s Discipleship to join our staff team. The ideal candidate will be excited about building authentic relationships with children, from birth to 6^th grade, and their families that model and foster a life of discipleship in accordance with our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. 

The Director of Children’s Discipleship is directly responsible for overseeing the Children’s Ministries of Kent UMC, specifically:

1. Developing relationships with all KUMC children and their families in order to facilitate the formation of lifelong, life-giving, personal, transformational relationships with God in Jesus Christ.
2. Recruiting, training and nurturing an effective team of volunteers.
3. Integrating children and whole families into every aspect of the life of the church.
4. Overseeing the church’s Children’s Choir Director, nursery and staff, and acting as church liaison and board member with our Mom’s Day Out program and scouting programs.
5. Preparing and managing the children’s ministry budget and fundraising projects.
6. Infusing a joyful and welcoming atmosphere into all children’s ministry programs.
7. Overseeing children’s special events/activities including the children’s Christmas program.

The Director of Children’s Discipleship will achieve these initiatives by:

1. Regularly praying for KUMC children, families, volunteers, and the children’s discipleship programs, and facilitating a joyful and welcoming presence within children’s ministry, in order to change the world, one child at a time.
2. Providing leadership, training, resources, spiritual support, and encouragement to the volunteers and paid staff working within the area of children’s ministry, including obtaining and distributing Sunday school curriculum, holding monthly teacher meetings and team fellowship opportunities.
3. Being a central presence on Sunday mornings, welcoming families, answering questions, and assisting volunteers.
4. Being part of worship by writing and presenting the weekly Children’s Sermon, and coordinating the acolyte ministry.
5. Coordinating child-oriented, family-centered worship and fellowship opportunities.
6. Ensuring that news, key information and priorities are communicated clearly to families and leaders through personal, electronic, social, and print media.
7. Working with the pastor and other church staff in developing and leading programs to incorporate children and whole families in all phases of the life and worship of the church.

Position Information

Education—College Degree
Experience—3-5 years of successful Children’s Ministry experience
Compensation—commensurate with experience
Job Type—part-time (25-30 hours per week)

Application—send your resume and cover letter to general@kentmethodist.com or by mail:

Kent United Methodist Church
Attention: SPRC
11010 SE 248^th St
Kent, WA 98030

Aldersgate UMC has Vacation Bible School supplies for both Rolling River Rampage and To Mars and Beyond Cokesbury curriculum that we would love to pass along to another church.  Supplies include curriculum, student CDs, puppets, decorations, crafts and more. 

If you are interested in either of these curriculums, please contact Jen Hoerber at cfm@aldersgate-church.org.  

SPCUMC in NE Seattle is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Office Manager.  Interested persons are asked to review the condensed job description below and email a cover letter and resume to the church at sandpointsprc@gmail.com.  This is an hourly position for approximately 25-30 hours per week with fewer summer hours from mid-June to September.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Office Manager will perform and supervise general administrative and clerical duties in support of the Pastor, church staff and laity in their administrative positions.

Primary duties include the production of Sunday bulletin, compiling, printing and mailing of the monthly newsletter, charge conference and year-end reports, telephone management, pastoral correspondence, website management, and filing.

Managerial responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for the short-term building users, approving dates, times and terms of facilities use within the policies of the Trustees.

A more complete job description is available and can be requested.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

• Computer skills necessary including website management
• Experience in office duties
• Pleasant and cheerful presentation on the phone and in office.
• Ability to be flexible re hours and days in office.

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.

UMC at Lakewood is looking to fill a P/T, paid position for a Director of Youth Ministries.  (10-12 hours per week)

Position Description: We are seeking a unique individual with a passion for young people to develop and implement strategies to connect with teens in the local community to build a youth group and help it to grow and thrive.  The goal of the Youth Leader will be to encourage youth in the development of their own relationships with Jesus Christ while providing an opportunity for them to connect with other youth via worship services, mission projects, special events and involvement within the larger scope of the Church. The Youth Leader position is diverse in responsibilities, detail-oriented and highly relational in nature.

Expectations: Attend Sunday Morning Worship service 10:00-11:30 weekly.  Office hours are flexible but you will keep a detailed log of the work you do whether in the office or from home or in the community. You will work with our vision team to help plan and organize various outreach events in the community, participate in monthly Core Leadership Team meetings, recruit, support and equip volunteers to help with the youth program as it develops. 

Qualifications: Ability to pass WA State Patrol & National Background Check.  Experience working with youth required.  Education preferred. Display personal faith in Jesus Christ. Must be 21+

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and/or education.

Interested parties please send your resume and references to umclakewood@rainierconnect.com

UMC at Lakewood is looking to fill a part time, paid position (approximately 3-5 hours per week) for a Music Director/Worship Leader for our 10am blended worship service on Sunday mornings. 

Position Description: The Music Director / Worship Leader will work directly with the Pastor and the worship team to plan, prepare and execute each weekly worship service with accompanying vocals and instruments.  He/She will be responsible to actively build our worship team and introduce new music to the congregation regularly.

Qualifications:  The ideal candidate will display a personal faith in Jesus Christ.  He/she must be skilled in vocal and instrumental direction. (Guitar and/or Keyboard proficiency preferred)   He/She will be responsible for technology associated with worship including the use of computer and presentation software.  Previous experience leading a worship team is preferred.

Pay will be commensurate with education and experience.

Interested parties please email your resume and references to umclakewood@rainierconnect.com.

employment type: part-time
non-profit organization

Central Church in Richland, WA is looking for someone to direct the choir for our traditional worship service. This is a part-time paid position. 

Position Description: The choir director will work with the Senior Pastor and choir to plan and prepare chorale music for worship. He/she is responsible for selecting music, recruiting, developing, and equipping the choir both musically and spiritually. 

Qualifications:

1. Display a commitment to Jesus Christ.
2. Proficiency in choosing, teaching and directing chorale music.
3. Experience leading a choir.

If interested, email your resume and information to autumnd@cupchurch.org.

The California-Nevada Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking to fill the Director of Communications position and will be accepting resumes through October 4, 2019. The salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 with an excellent benefits package included. 

Applicants should forward the following items to hr@calnevumc.org with a reference to the job title, “Director of Communications,” in the subject line:

• A cover letter indicating your match to the stated job requirements;
• Current resume;
• 3-4 professional references.  

Download position description. 

Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church

Job Description

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Job Title: WJ Mission Cabinet Project Manager/Organizer (Contractual)	Status: Part-time (20 hours per week)  This is an 11-month contracted position.
Department: WJ Mission Cabinet	Effective Date: Upon Hire
Supervisor: WJ Mission Cabinet Executive Team (College of Bishops President, Lead DCM, WJ Leadership Team Chair)

Position Overview:

The Western Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church is committed to being a home for all God’s people gathered around a table of reconciliation and transformation. We are seeking an individual to assist existing leaders in the work of listening deeply to diverse groups of United Methodists in the West and to help to coordinate our efforts to live into this commitment.

The Western Jurisdiction is actively engaged in a process to identify ways forward related to our missional commitment to celebrate diversity. This position will provide appropriate support and assistance to the Annual Conferences, The Mission Cabinet, Leadership Team, and grassroots movements within the jurisdiction as they determine how best to embody a wholistic, inclusive expression of United Methodism that reflects the wide diversity found within the West so that we can best strengthen our evangelical witness in the 21st century.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Collaborate with the Mission Cabinet in providing direction and coordination for jurisdiction-wide workgroups. 
• To work with Directors of Connectional Ministry in each annual conferenceand Conference Communicators within the Western Jurisdiction to further collaboration and the sharing of information internally and externally.
• To help create appropriate tools and processes that advance the Western Jurisdiction’s desire to be a leading and active participant in creating a new Methodist movement.
• To work with the emerging coalition of those interested in networking for a new Methodist movementso that we utilize the skills and talents of interested parties throughout the jurisdiction and the larger church.
• To help staff relevant jurisdictional events and gatherings.
• To collect and communicate relevant information on how each of the Annual Conferences within the Western Jurisdiction are organizing, planning, and deciding on future directions.
• To identify and help in the development of resource materials that will foster the movement of inclusivity at the local church level.

Supervisor:  The WJ Mission Cabinet Executive Team

Qualifications & Skills for This Position: 

• Prior experience and strong commitment to working with individuals with diverse cultures, political persuasions, theological expressions, and life experiences
• Strategic thinking with an understanding of critical transition moments
• Prior experience with project management, coalition building, and community organizing
• Organizational systems understanding
• Demonstrate a sense of cross-cultural understanding and competency
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Ability to prioritize work demands from competing needs and utilize appropriate resources involved in different settings
• Relationship building skills
• Problem-solving skills

Compensation:

The project manager will be compensated $42-50 per hour, DOE, for up to an average of 20 hours per week over the 11 months of the contract. The position also includes a generous professional expense account and access to program funds but does not include health or retirement benefits.

To Apply:

Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume along with three professional references to jobs@westernjurisdictionumc.org by September 20, 2019. Applicant questions can be directed to the Rev. David Valera, Executive Director of Connectional Ministries for the PNW Conference, at dvalera@pnwumc.org.

Purpose:       

Engage children and youth in lessons and activities grounded in the Christian tradition and designed to help them learn and grow in their understanding of God’s love for humanity and all of creation.

Responsibilities: 

• Be the main Sunday School teacher for an all-ages lesson and lead art, music, games or free play each week.
• Recruit, orient and coordinate volunteer teachers to assist with Sunday School.
• Design and lead an inter-generational, creative, experiential and hands-on faith formation experience during Sunday morning worship at least twice every three months.
• Lead up to three additional activities during the year, such as offering the “Our Whole Lives” curriculum, summer inter-generational fun, and/or special events tied to the Christian church calendar.
• With the Faith & Spiritual Growth Committee, select curriculum for children and youth ages 5-14 years old. 
• Use petty cash to purchase materials as necessary, within the assigned budget.
• Collect and maintain current roster information.
• Be present at minimum 9:30-11:30 AM each Sunday morning; planning time is flexible.
• Maintain classroom space and materials.
• Serve as a role model for children and youth, maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Qualifications:

• Ability to pass WA State Patrol and national Intellicorps background checks.
• Experience leading children and youth in learning activities.
• Willingness to teach the values and beliefs of this congregation. Visit www.ucup.org to get a sense of who we are.
• Demonstrate creativity in designing engaging activities for all ages and learning styles. 
• Be grounded in a Christian faith tradition.
• Be at least 21 years old.

Compensation:

Part-time position of 8-10 hours per week at $18-$20/hour depending on qualifications.Three Sundays off annually and paid sick leave per WA State law; no other benefits. 

Reports To / Supported By: 

Directly accountable to the Pastor, with support from the Staff Parish Relations Committee and Faith & Spiritual Growth. 

Hiring:

Submit a cover letter and resume to office@ucup.org. Hiring is on recommendation and approval of the Staff Parish Relations Committee.

University Temple United Methodist Church is currently seeking a teacher for Sunday mornings. The job is available to start immediately. The appropriate candidate should have previous experience working with children ages 2-12. This position will be the main teacher each Sunday and will work with volunteers who are available to support the children during class. Class time is 10:30-12, prior to class is free time and snack for the children who arrive early to church.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome and orient parents and children who arrive for church
• Assign tasks to the day’s volunteers
• Serve as main Sunday school teacher for an all ages lesson
• Lead singing, art, games, or free play
• Clean room and materials at closing
• Communicate with the Pastor and the Children and Family Ministries Director to make them aware of needed supplies or equipment
• Implement church safety policies
• Report any problems or concerns to Pastor and the Children and Family Ministries Director.

Requirements:

• Experience with early childhood and elementary school age children.
• Desire and experience planning and teaching young children.
• Dependable with ability to work all Sundays unless planned and approved ahead.
• Able to work independently.
• Must pass background check.
• Provide references upon request.
• Willingness to teach the values and beliefs of this congregation. Please visit www.utemple.org to get a sense of who we are.

To apply for this position, please email Pastor Pat Simpson with a cover letter and resume: psimpson@utemple.org

Hours: Every Sunday, 9:00-noon + 1 hour weekly for planning and prep time
Pay: $20/hour