Part-Time Director of Youth Ministries, Antioch United Methodist Church, Leoma, Tennessee (Pulaski District)

ANTIOCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, LEOMA, TN
Job Description – Director of Youth Ministries (Part-Time)

General Requirements
· Demonstrates Christian character and commitment and high standards in attitude
and moral living as an example to youth
· Membership in a United Methodist church and/or willingness to learn, embrace,
and teach United Methodist beliefs and doctrine
· Minimum of 21 years of age
· Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
· Consent to a background check
· Willingness to attend United Methodist Safe Sanctuaries and Sexual Ethics
training courses and other training courses as recommended by the pastor

Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the Youth Ministry Team, parents, and other volunteers to plan, coordinate and implement the youth ministry program (sixth through twelfth grades) of Antioch United Methodist Church (AUMC). This may include but is not limited to:

· A weekly youth meeting with spiritual formation components such as Bible study
· Youth Sunday School classes
· Youth mission/service projects (local and out-of-area)
· Participation in all worship services of AUMC – morning and evening
· Annual youth activities sponsored by AUMC, Pulaski District, and Tennessee
Annual Conference
· Availability to youth on an as-needed basis for conversation, crisis-intervention,
and limited life-situation counseling
· Regular contact with youth and parents of youth
· Publicizing and promoting the Youth Ministry Program of AUMC among churched and un-churched youth of the community

Supervision and Evaluation
The Director of Youth Ministries will report directly to and regularly meet with the Pastor for supervision, advice, direction, and coordination with other AUMC ministries. Regular evaluations of performance (at least annually) will be conducted by the AUMC Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC). Employment may be terminated only by the SPRC with opportunity for a hearing and 10 days notice.

Salary and Reimbursement
The annual salary will be $7,500 per year with annual review for adjustment by the SPRC. Mileage reimbursement for travel in performance of duties and responsibilities will be a maximum of $1,000 per year with an annual review for adjustment by the SPRC.

Please send resumes by November 15, 2008 to:
Youth Director Position
Antioch United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 6
Leoma, Tennessee 383468

If you have questions or for further information, contact:
Rev. Earl Davis, Pastor
931-852-4658 (office)
931-698-1709 (cell)
brotherearl@lorettotel.net