Federal Way UMC seeks a part-time church administrator to be the primary contact person for church business matters and Sunday Service coordination. Duties include assisting pastor, managing website data, managing the church calendar, maintaining records, placing orders, managing newsletters, and more.
This position will work 20 hours per week: Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The compensation rate is $20-24 based on experience and skill. During the initial 90-day probation period compensation is set at $20 and will be reevaluated at the end of the period.
MVFUMC seeks a pianist and music accompanist to work with Pastor and worship committee to provide music for weekly Sunday morning worship services. The job involves coordinating with the Pastor and the worship team to select music for each service. The pianist provides piano accompaniment for hymns for worship service, prelude, offertory, short postlude and music during communion service on first Sunday of the month as well as accompanies the choir or other musicians providing special music.
The church hopes to recruit a cadre of pianists willing to work one or two Sunday services per month. It is not necessary for an interested applicant to commit to providing services every Sunday.
Primary duties include:
Provide piano accompaniment for Sunday worship services
Coordinate with Pastor in planning and preparation of selected music
Accompany adult choir on Sundays which choir sings.
Accompany periodic special musicians
Weekly schedule anticipates a phone call or visit with Pastor or worship committee member during the week to discuss songs for the upcoming Sunday; as well as preparing and playing for church service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on scheduled Sunday. Pay is $150 per service.
Respond with resume including references to office@mvfumc.org; Mount Vernon First United Methodist Church, 1607 E Division Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274.
As our Children and Families Ministry Coordinator, you would be responsible for putting together programing for the youth, children, and young families of our church family. Most of this programming is currently done on Sunday mornings from 9-noon. This job would include managing the nursery, doing the major teaching points for our children’s church, and managing two nursery workers. Other responsibilities would be: working with the parents of our children to build a vibrant and growing ministry; communicating with our families effectively; building up a vital volunteer program for our children and family ministry; working with the pastor and other staff to work effectively together; plan and implement effective outreach events such as VBS, Trunk or Treat, and our Easter Egg Hunt; and encourage the spiritual development of our children. As our coordinator, we would ask that you do all you can to embody our mission statement: We at Bear Creek are a thriving, inviting, inclusive community, striving to reach out to the world with the compassion, and unconditional love of Jesus.
This job will work 5-10 hours per week to build a strong Children and Family program that encompasses Sunday school (Kids Connection) and weeknight programming.
Responsibilities
Support Sunday school programming.
Create, plan, and run Camp Summit (monthly activity-based family event) programming for children and youth.
Meet with Family Council, which includes parents, grandparents, volunteers, and other staff.
Special events planning and support (Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Pageant, Parents Night Out, etc.)
Qualifications
Competence with children through grade 12.
Good communication skills required.
High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
Understanding of the impact of neurological difference and/or willingness to learn.
Must pass a background check, achieve a passing score on Sexual Abuse Awareness Training, and be able to comply with our Safe Sanctuaries Policy.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and live locally.
Some work can be done remotely, but some work is necessarily in person.
Please send resume and cover letter to Pastor Brook McBride at pastor@bcumc.org.
Sumner United Methodist Church in Sumner, Washington, is searching for a friendly and reliable Youth Ministry Coordinator to join the Sumner UMC MinistryTeam in providing a safe, warm and welcoming community where young people experience community, intergenerational belonging, nurtured in their spiritual exploration, and encouraged to identify and live out their values.
Sumner United Methodist Church is a faith community that believes everyone is welcome to God’s love and grace, supports people doing good in the world, and nurtures spiritual journeys with God and in community.
MVFUMC seeks a choir director to work with the Pastor to provide music for weekly Sunday morning worship services. The job involves coordinating with the Pastor and the worship team to select music for each service. The choir director provides piano accompaniment for hymns for worship service, as well as directs and accompanies the choir. The director meets with the choir for one rehearsal prior to church service.
Weekly schedule anticipated 10 hours minimum. Pay is $300 per week. Additional hours for Christmas or Easter services to be pro-rated according to base pay.
Respond with resume including references to office@mvfumc.org; Mount Vernon First United Methodist Church, 1607 E Division Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, mvfumc.org
Under the direction of the Pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee, the Music Director upholds the values and supports the mission statement of Trinity United Methodist Church. In consultation with the Pastor, the Music Director sets the course of the music ministry and works with other music department staff members, volunteer singers and musicians, and the congregation to plan, execute, administer, and evaluate all aspects of the music ministry. The primary purpose of the music ministry of the church is to provide leadership in praising God in worship. The music ministry seeks to fulfill that purpose by encouraging congregational singing, choral, solo and ensemble selections, and the use of various instruments to create opportunities for a variety of kinds of musical expressions. This is a part-time position.
Qualified candidates must have the experience, skill, and training in music direction and performance as well as excellent leadership skills.
Please send cover letter, resume, and two references to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/o Thomas Tift. PO Box 3697, Sequim, WA 98382 or via email to Thomas Tift: spr@sequimtumc.org.
The Western Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated individual for our Director of United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) and Disaster Response. This pivotal role serves as the principal liaison with the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) regarding Volunteers in Mission matters, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for disaster response initiatives, and the respective conference representatives.
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for administering and coordinating UMVIM functions, cultivating vital contacts within GBGM, agencies across the United States, annual conferences, missionaries, volunteers, and church leaders worldwide. Your efforts will help develop meaningful UMVIM opportunities for our jurisdiction teams and provide support to disaster response requests with Early Response Teams (ERT) and UMCOR as needed.
This is a salaried, part-time consultant position, averaging 20 hours per week. If you are passionate about mission work and have the skills to significantly impact disaster response and volunteer coordination, we invite you to apply.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications can be sent to umvim@umoi.org by Monday, December 16, 2024. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring the possibility ofworking together to further our mission efforts within the Western Jurisdiction.
Bothell United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Youth Coordinator to identify and provide pathways to cultivate healthy disciples of Christ within the youth age group through creative programming, wide-reaching relationship development within the church and local community.
Bothell United Methodist Church is seeking a Nursery Childcare Assistant to provide safe care in our church’s Nursery for toddlers through age four of families who participate in Sunday morning worship and the various ministries/activities offered by the church throughout the week. The childcare assistant, which reports to the Nursery Lead, will engage with children in worshipful experiences and faith practices through play, stories, song, and prayer during worship times. Regular hours are Sunday mornings 8:30am-12pm, with additional opportunities as they arise. Salary: $21/hour
Kent United Methodist Church in Kent, Washington, is seeking a part-time Director of Children’s Discipleship, 15 hours a week.
The two primary responsibilities of the Director of Children’s discipleship are to create an excellent Sunday morning Sunday School discipleship ministry for children and to oversee children’s special events/activities including Trunk or Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School, and Children’s Mission Projects. Special emphasis is placed on growing participation in both areas.
Kent UMC is an active and vibrant congregation providing a gracious space for all. We are a welcoming and affirming church that takes being the hands and feet of Christ in the world seriously. We are committed to practicing the Love-Grow-Serve-Share Journey of Christian discipleship. Read our Statement of Inclusivity.
