Assistant Director of Youth Ministries
United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC, United States
The Confirmation Coordinator supports the spiritual growth and faith formation of youth through the Confirmation process and related ministries. This role fosters connection between students, families, mentors, and the larger church community by developing engaging programming, guiding discipleship experiences, and ensuring smooth coordination across worship, mission, and educational activities. The ideal candidate willdemonstratestrong relational, organizational, and communication skills, grounded in a passion for helping young people grow in their relationship with Christ.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with the Worship Coordinator and Mission Department to integrate Confirmands into worship services and mission opportunities. Maintain consistent communication with Confirmands, their families, and the wider church community through social media, email, and mailings, ensuring clarity about ministry activities and opportunities. Recruit, train, support, andretainConfirmation mentors and other key ministry partners, fostering a culture of appreciation and engagement. Build meaningful relationships with youth and their families, providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance. Develop, adapt, and write engaging, theologically grounded curriculum designed to lead youth and families toward deeper faith in Christ. Manage budgets for trips, retreats, and Confirmation programming, including reconciliation of credit card statements andaccurateexpense tracking. Support and help lead the Student Leadership Team, encouraging youth leadership and discipleship. Plan, coordinate, and execute special and seasonal programs, such as parent workshops, back-to-school events,youth leaguebasketball gatherings, and other community activities. Assistwithadditionalmiddle and high school programming as needed, contributing to the overall youth ministry. Engage in conference and denominational activities,representingthe church in broader ministry efforts and collaborative youth initiatives. Collaborate with all church staff to support and uphold the vision, mission, and core values of the church. Participate in staff and Faith Formation team meetings to contribute to churchwide programming, planning, and educational events. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth Ministries, Pastor of Discipleship, and/or Senior Pastor. QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degreerequired; degree in Religion, Christian Education, Youth Ministry, or a related field preferred. Experience: Minimum of three years of experience working with youth in a church or faith-based setting; experience leading Confirmation or discipleship programs strongly preferred. Specific Skills:Demonstratedability to plan and lead youth programs,writeor adapt curriculum, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and volunteers. Personal Characteristics: Deep and growing Christian faith, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, creativity, flexibility, sense of humor, and a genuine passion for working with young people. Certifications: Safe Sanctuaries or equivalent child/youth protection training (or ability to obtain upon hire). Licenses: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to drive church vehiclesisrequired. Physical Abilities: Ability tolift upto 25 pounds,participatein physical youth activities, and attend overnight retreats, mission trips, and offsite events asrequired. SKILLS
Familiarity with Canva, ProPresenter,SignUpGenius, and MailChimp Ability to use social media effectively for ministry communication and engagement. Budget management and basic financial reconciliation INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to inspire, lead, and relate to youth and adult volunteers Team-oriented with collaborative leadership style Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills Ability tomaintainconfidentiality anddemonstratesound judgment . BENEFITS
Myers Park United Methodist Church offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental and vision, lifeand long-term disability insurance, a403(b)-retirementsavings planand match, and flexible spending account. Paid Time Off (PTO) is provided and increases with years of service, along with11paid holidays and parental leave. Organization: Myers Park United Methodist Church
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Collaborate with the Worship Coordinator and Mission Department to integrate Confirmands into worship services and mission opportunities. Maintain consistent communication with Confirmands, their families, and the wider church community through social media, email, and mailings, ensuring clarity about ministry activities and opportunities. Recruit, train, support, andretainConfirmation mentors and other key ministry partners, fostering a culture of appreciation and engagement. Build meaningful relationships with youth and their families, providing pastoral care and spiritual guidance. Develop, adapt, and write engaging, theologically grounded curriculum designed to lead youth and families toward deeper faith in Christ. Manage budgets for trips, retreats, and Confirmation programming, including reconciliation of credit card statements andaccurateexpense tracking. Support and help lead the Student Leadership Team, encouraging youth leadership and discipleship. Plan, coordinate, and execute special and seasonal programs, such as parent workshops, back-to-school events,youth leaguebasketball gatherings, and other community activities. Assistwithadditionalmiddle and high school programming as needed, contributing to the overall youth ministry. Engage in conference and denominational activities,representingthe church in broader ministry efforts and collaborative youth initiatives. Collaborate with all church staff to support and uphold the vision, mission, and core values of the church. Participate in staff and Faith Formation team meetings to contribute to churchwide programming, planning, and educational events. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth Ministries, Pastor of Discipleship, and/or Senior Pastor. QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degreerequired; degree in Religion, Christian Education, Youth Ministry, or a related field preferred. Experience: Minimum of three years of experience working with youth in a church or faith-based setting; experience leading Confirmation or discipleship programs strongly preferred. Specific Skills:Demonstratedability to plan and lead youth programs,writeor adapt curriculum, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and volunteers. Personal Characteristics: Deep and growing Christian faith, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, creativity, flexibility, sense of humor, and a genuine passion for working with young people. Certifications: Safe Sanctuaries or equivalent child/youth protection training (or ability to obtain upon hire). Licenses: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to drive church vehiclesisrequired. Physical Abilities: Ability tolift upto 25 pounds,participatein physical youth activities, and attend overnight retreats, mission trips, and offsite events asrequired. SKILLS
Familiarity with Canva, ProPresenter,SignUpGenius, and MailChimp Ability to use social media effectively for ministry communication and engagement. Budget management and basic financial reconciliation INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Ability to inspire, lead, and relate to youth and adult volunteers Team-oriented with collaborative leadership style Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills Ability tomaintainconfidentiality anddemonstratesound judgment . BENEFITS
Myers Park United Methodist Church offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including health, dental and vision, lifeand long-term disability insurance, a403(b)-retirementsavings planand match, and flexible spending account. Paid Time Off (PTO) is provided and increases with years of service, along with11paid holidays and parental leave. Organization: Myers Park United Methodist Church
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