Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Troy Conference has an opening for the Executive Director for Skye Farm Camping and Retreat Programs.

Skye Farm is located in the Adirondacks approximately 30 minutes north of Saratoga Springs

The Troy Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in upstate New York seeks an experienced camp leader for a year round camp and retreat facility in the beautiful Adirondack region. The Executive Director is responsible for an eight week summer children’s camp program, retreat activities and participating as a team member of the Board of Camping and Retreat Ministries.

Duties include program development, marketing, budgeting, staff hiring, supervision and training, and working closely with the Conference Minister and Board.

Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits package, including housing and board (when camp is in session).

Requirements include a four year degree in camp administration or a related field, or significant camp experience, and certification as a camp director. Also important are: knowledge of the United Methodist church, experience with financial management, budgeting, computer literacy, staff/personnel experience, leadership and training experience, good health and ability to satisfy the requirements of New York State regulatory agencies.

Send a letter of interest, resume and list of three references by Oct. 31 to The Rev. Ed Hackett, reved84@aol.com, Chair, TAC Personnel Committee, 396 Louden Rd. Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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

Monday, October 13, 2008

Administrative Assistant for the National Office of Black Methodists for Church Renewal, inc.

POSITION SUMMARY
To provide administrative support for the Board of Directors and the Executive Director of Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc., and to facilitate the coordination of the annual meeting. The person in this position will be responsible for all secretarial and administrative functions as needed and required, including, but not limited to, correspondence, database management, understanding and administration of appropriate budget line item accounts, and is the receptionist for the office. This is a part-time position.

QUALIFICATIONS
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associates degree or other certified office administrative training program and previous job experiences. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, and computer experience to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access. Must be a self starter, able to work independently and within the framework of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. This position is highly people intensive, requires excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality, using independent judgment and tact.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs administrative and secretarial functions for the Executive Director, the Board of Directors and board committees, such as maintaining files, processing forms, reviewing outgoing documents for completeness and accuracy, and collecting, compiling, and maintaining necessary data. Works with the Program Committee and others in person, by email and telephone to clarify or exchange information, schedule meetings, answer questions related to caucus activities, provide guidance and assistance to membership and convey messages. Participates in a variety of activities related to the overall office operations as well as board/committee meetings and the annual meeting of the membership. Includes scheduling, maintaining calendar, arranging travel, issuing contracts, ordering payment for resource people, and other duties as required. Assists in the coordination of grant applications for programs and assists in publication and dissemination of designated registration information, brochures and promotional materials.

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director
SALARY: Commensurate with experience.
WORK LOCATION: Nashville, Tennessee
CLOSING DATE: Nov. 15, 2008

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit a résumé to:
Pamela Crosby, Executive Director, Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Inc.
201 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203, 615.749.6351; Email: bmcr@umpublishing.org

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Executive Assistant to the Director of the Center for Church Leadership, Martin Methodist College, Pulaski, Tennessee


Key responsibilities include:

General clerical:

Greet visitors/students
Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries

Assistant to the Director’s responsibility

Manage and maintain director’s schedules
Attend CCL staff meetings in order to record minutes.
Compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings
Make Travel arrangements for the Director

Center for Church Leadership Office Administration

Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records in management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.

Coordinate and direct office services, such as records and budget preparation, personnel, and housekeeping

Manage the office through setting deadlines for expense reports and budget requirement needs, also inventory supply for educational services and general office supplies for the Center for Church Leadership

Prepare e-requisition forms, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
File and retrieve Center’s documents, records, and reports

Review operating practices and procedures in order to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures.

Oversee students serving as “work-study” students and their timesheets
Supervise coordinated and bulk mailings


Continuing Education Program Management

Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committees of institute/academy, advisory board, and other meetings

Publicize for events: including facilitating the design of new brochures, web publicity, and mailings

.Organize schedules
.Housing
.Meals
.Tuition payment options
.Scholarship requirements and paperwork design
.Contact instructors and send contracts with appropriate paperwork being submitted to HR
.Process the payment of supplies needed for each institute/academy
.Provide student profiles for instructors of institutes
.Order books for participants
.Give them access to Moddle and other MMC facilities during their enrollment
.Design agendas and schedules for each event

Perform other duties as they are specified by the Director of the Center for Church Leadership.

Education:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Skills:
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Publisher


The deadline for resumes is Wednesday, October 8th, 2008. Please send resumes to jhlubb@martinmethodist.edu or 931-424-7379.

If you have questions regarding the position itself, please contact Tina McGill at 931-363-9898 or tmcgill@martinmethodist.edu.