Sand Point Community United Methodist Church in NE Seattle is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Music Director. Interested persons are asked to review the condensed job description below and email a cover letter and resumé to the church at  sandpointsprc@gmail.com. Resumés will be accepted until July 19th unless otherwise posted. 

This is a part-time position for approximately 15 hours per week with extra holiday responsibilities and fewer summer hours from mid-June to September. It is a salaried position. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The church Music Director is responsible for the development and oversight of the entire music ministry of the church. 

MAJOR DUTIES:  (other details to be provided)

• Rehearse (Wednesday eve) and direct the Chancel Choir weekly at Sunday services September through mid-June as choir does not sing during the summer. Choir director is responsible for scheduling special music during summer Sundays. 
• Rehearse a Bell Choir approximately twice a month for occasional performances during the 10 AM worship service. 
• Encourage children/youth in church to participate in a music program. 
• Conduct one to two major choral works per year. 
• Condition of employment is contingent on passing a background check.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

• Music degree preferred. 
• Experience directing a choir 
• Bell choir experience or ability to direct a bell choir

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. 

Renton First is seeking to hire a SEU Associate. The ideal person will continue our process to help our congregation develop leadership skills that will help members and friends connect us with our community. In addition to mentoring and training the congregation this person will also work with the congregation and the city to help our congregation develop a neighborhood association group, will assist our members and friends connect with and create partnerships with the community through: trunk or treat, Easter egg hunt, Community Day Camp, Renton River Days, Reach, Cub Scouts, Renton Tech, and our local elementary schools.

Depending on the person and their gifts and graces, this person may also work with our families and Sunday School. This person will also be part of a team as we work on revitalization and merger. It is a plus if this person understands how to help communicate with our community through technology.

Please contact Renton 1st UMC….425-255-5403

Residents at Wesley Bradley Park, a retirement community in Puyallup, WA, are looking for 30 to 50 hymnals, old version or new. If your church has some to donate, please contact Ginny Christensen, gmaginny@comcast.net, 253-682-9206.

Simpson United Methodist Church, (in Pullman WA) and the Wesley Foundation are looking for an Assistant to support the day to day operations of these two organizations.  This position is 5 days a week working a total of 30 hours each week.  The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a group.  Computer (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Publisher) and social media skills are imperative to the success of this candidate.  The successful candidate will have good people skills (which includes situational discernment), must have a positive attitude, be professional and have good organization skills.

Application review begins May 28^th and remains open until the position is filled.

The successful candidate would begin employment June 24^th.

Starting pay would be $15.00 per hour for the first 90 days with an increase to $16.00 per hour upon completion of the first 90 days.

All applicants shall be subject to a background check.

To apply, please fill out an application and submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@simpsonumc.org.

Any questions please email jobs@simpsonumc.org.

Assistant to the Pastor at Simpson United Methodist Church/Assistant to the Director of the Wesley Foundation, WSU Job Description

The Assistant to the Pastor at Simpson United Methodist Church (approximately 80 hours/month):

The Assistant to the Pastor shall:

• Provide support and assistance to the Pastor to fulfill the mission of Simpson United Methodist Church

Reception (Recep); includes all tasks associated with being a receptionist to include such items as answering the phone, answering e-mails, distributing/processing mail and greeting visitors. The successful candidate should be able to positively represent SUMC in all these interactions.

Admin; all tasks that would typically fall under the purview of “administrative maintenance,” such as filing and report writing. The successful candidate should be proficient at using Excel/Word to complete these duties.

• Create weekly newsletters/bulletins, assisting with promotional activities and creating promotional materials to keep the congregation and other supporters informed of SUMC happenings.  There are two main parts to this (listed below) and the successful candidate should be able to create all the materials in a timely matter with little or no assistance.
  • Media; refers to all tasks associated to the creation of our Simpson Weekly. These tasks include but aren’t limited to gathering appropriate art, articles, and creation of a “Publisher File,” as well as the final distribution at the end of the week.
  • Worship; includes all tasking that supports the maintenance of our weekly worship program which includes music folder prep, creating the worship PowerPoint, creating the worship bulletin and script, and any other tasks that might be uniquely assigned by the pastor. This also includes a weekly worship meeting typically held on Monday.
• Maintain the SUMC website and social media sites (i.e. Facebook/Instagram/Twitter). The successful candidate should have the knowledge/skills to update these pages with little or no assistance.
• Collaborate and communicate with the local churches and with the Pacific Northwest Conference as needed.
• Be able to work independently to make sure the work each week is completed with little supervision.
• Other duties as they arise

The Assistant to the Director of The Wesley Foundation, WSU (approximately 40 hours/month):

The Assistant to the Director shall:

• Provide support and assistance to the Director to fulfill the mission of the WF
• Work with WF director and board to fundraise and maintain finances (collecting receipts) for this ministry
• Create quarterly newsletters, assisting with promotional activities on campus and creating promotional materials to keep alumni and other supporters informed of WF happenings

• Maintain the WF website and social media sites (i.e. Facebook/Instagram/Twitter).
• Connect local United Methodist Churches with the ministry of the WF
• Connect with churches within the Pacific Northwest Conference in order to create a list of UM students attending WSU
• Will organize, procuring needed supplies and prepping for the Wednesday night dinner (during the WSU academic year).

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for managing the church office and specifically the tasks listed in this job description. This position is part-time, year-round and reports to the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Day to day supervision and direction of work priority is provided by the Pastor.  

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to phone, email and other direct communications to the church
• Maintaining the overall Church Calendar for congregation activities and outside user groups
• Preparation of materials used in Sunday Worship
• Preparation of Weekly and Monthly News postings
• Updating content for church website as directed
• Providing general office management
• Act as a liaison and provides support to Business Manager and outside User Groups
• Other special projects and duties as assigned by the Pastor or Staff Parish Relations

This position is 25 hours per week; additional hours on approval from the Pastor, the SPR Chair or SPR liaison. Benefits applicable to this position are included in the Tibbetts Employee Policies document.

Skills/Attributes:

• Able to professionally communicate verbally and in writing
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills, time management/work prioritization, independent worker (self-directed), and ability to meet deadlines
• Basic publishing experience and ability to manage internet content (website, Facebook, etc.) preferred.
• 2-3 years of administrative experience required.
• Ability to use discretion when providing information to a diverse customer base. Maintain a high level of confidentiality around sensitive interactions.  
• Must pass a required background check and will be required to complete training on Safe Sanctuaries within 2 weeks of start date.

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to SPR@TibbettsUMChurch.org.  

Spanaway United Methodist Church is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Administrative Assistant. This person will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks. Please see the following link for a complete job description. Applicants are invited to send a resume with cover letter to spanawayumc@comcast.net.

Fairwood Community United Methodist Church is looking for a part-time custodian. This person will be responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of our two single-story buildings, maintaining paper supplies, gathering trash and properly disposing of trash and generally maintaining a clean and fresh appearance of all the physical space.

This is a part-time position for approximately 10 hours of work per week and the salary is currently set for $15.00 per hour. There are no benefits associated with this position other than what is required by State Law. This position is very flexible in terms of cleaning frequency and carrying out of cleaning duties, however, there is an expectation to have the church clean and well stocked in time for Sunday services. Therefore, a late Saturday night or early Sunday morning cleaning may be required. Prior Custodial experience is preferred but not necessarily a requirement and applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered.

For the complete Job Description and Job Application, visit https://fairwoodumc.org/job-announcements/

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Pastor Ferdie at pastorferdie@fairwoodumc.org  or Armando Espinoza, SPRC Chair, at armandoespinoza74@gmail.com

The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Hispanic/Latinx Ministries Coordinator. The perfect candidate will have the skills, experience, and vision to work collaboratively in developing and implementing a fresh approach to Hispanic and Latinx Ministries across the Pacific Northwest. Over time, it is expected that they would become a trusted voice and liaison to other such ministries in the Greater Northwest Area and across the United Methodist Connection.

Interested persons should send an application letter and CV by May 30th to Rev. David Valera, Executive Director of Connectional Ministries at: dvalera@pnwumc.org

The Director of Children’s and Family Ministries is responsible for the administration, supervision, and leadership of the programming for young people (birth through 12th grade) and their families at Moran United Methodist Church. The primary charge of this position is to provide meaningful programs so that members of the congregation and community can better understand God’s calling for the church and their own lives, feel supported in their growth in Christ, and use their gifts in service to others.

Reports To: Pastor for day-to-day operations; Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Committee (SPPRC) for fulfilling responsibilities defined in the job description, defining goals, evaluation, and communication of concerns related to the performance of the position.

Hours:  Approximately 30 hours per week

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Development, Oversight, and Evaluation of Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministries of Moran UMC
   • Work with the Pastor and volunteers to evaluate the current program, and develop a vision and goals for the future.
   • Plan for short- and long-range ministries that will provide diverse opportunities for children and families of all ages, backgrounds, and interests.
   • Develop ministries to reach more children, youth, and families within the church, and increase the church’s outreach to the community with avenues for bringing new people in.
   •  Lead the Children’s and Youth Discipleship Ministry Team, coordinating the various ministries and programs of this ministry area.
2. Sunday School
   • Coordinate the Children’s and Youth Sunday School program, ensuring year-round opportunities or children of all ages.
   • Schedule volunteers as needed, ensuring that the Nursery and each classroom has adequate supervision to meet ministry goals and Safe Sanctuaries standards.
   • Assist in the classrooms as needed.
3. Youth Program
   • Lead the weekly Youth Program, which includes at least 1.5 hours of Youth Group on a weekday evening or Sunday afternoon.
   • Direct an annual or biennial confirmation program in coordination with Pastor.
   • Foster involvement from parents and other positive adults from the church community.
   • Convey the message of Christianity through activities that involve fun/games/recreation, spiritual growth, team building, and service.
   • Schedule volunteers as needed to meet ministry goals and Safe Sanctuaries standards.
4. Additional Children’s, Youth, and Family Programming
   • Provide at least two additional family-focused activities or events each month for children, youth, and families. One of these should be primarily focused on those who are already connected to the church, and one focused on reaching out to the local community.
   • Participate in other activities of the church, including Summer Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival, Christmas Program, and others.
5. Coordinate Volunteers
   • Develop and train leaders and volunteers.
   • Coordinate, schedule, and support volunteers who will support ministry activities and develop relationships with children, youth, and families.
6. Coordinate resources and curriculum
   • Facilitate evaluation and selection of curriculum, in consultation with the Pastor and ministry leaders, ensuring that the curriculum and lessons are consistent with United Methodist theology.
   • Coordinate with leaders to evaluate needs for resources and supplies.
   • Develop, recommend, and manage the annual ministry budget, to be submitted each Fall to the Finance Committee.
7. Communication
   • Communicate well with the congregation and community to recruit, organize, inspire, and otherwise tell the story of Children, Youth and Family Ministries through newsletters, emails, social media, in-person communication, and other means, as appropriate. 
   • Communicate regularly with participants, parents, and families through in-person contact, email, and social media.
   • Communicate with visitors, helping children, youth, and families to get connected with the ministries of the church.
   • Connect with the neighborhood beyond the church to learn the culture and needs of the community and invite others into relationship with God and the ministries of Moran UMC.  
   • Attend Church Council meetings as scheduled to represent the Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministries.
   • Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
8. Administer Safe Sanctuaries policies
   • Implement Safe Sanctuaries policies and procedures, ensuring that all activities are in compliance with the policy and that all volunteers who work directly and regularly with children have background checks on file.
   • Assist with annual review and updates to policies to ensure that we maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  
This position requires a faith-oriented individual who is self-motivated and well organized. He/she should have excellent relational skills and a developed ability to communicate well with others and cross-functionally. Additional qualifications to include:

• Relevant experience in children’s or youth ministry and education. Related academic degree is preferred.
• A willingness to continue education through attending conferences, seminars, and other training as applicable.
• Is at least 21 years of age
• Preferred experience with the faith and traditions of the United Methodist Church and/or strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrate at least a basic knowledge of child development and understand the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Ability to listen and communicate with people of all ages through oral, written, and electronic communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other ministry leaders, to delegate responsibility, and to follow up in order to complete tasks
• This leader should show genuine interest in responding to the hopes, needs, and concerns of children and families in the community.
• Certified (or able to become certified on hire) in CPR/First Aid.

Compensation
$15.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience.
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To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to PastorNatland@gmail.com, or submit them in person to the church during normal office hours (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-2pm).

First United Methodist Church of Tacoma, a welcoming and inclusive church, seeks part-time office administrator who has building manager experience, to start April 30, 2019.  Salary negotiable depending on experience.  Days of the week and hours of the day also negotiable.  Able to do some work at home.  Good computer skills. Good relational skills, able to work with our members, volunteers, visitors, vendors, and tenants.  Will serve as building manager. 

Resume and cover letter indicating interest required, and will be considered as an example of office skills. Contact  john@fumcot.org.  Apply ASAP, no later than April 30.