Director of Family and Youth Ministry First Congregational Church UCC St Joseph
Reformed Church in America (Bahrain), Saint Joseph, MI, United States
Overview
First Congregational Church (UCC) of St. Joseph, Michigan is seeking a qualified candidate (¾ time with full‑time potential) to lead our Family and Youth Ministry for ages PreK – 12th grade. This person would lead the mentoring and ministering to the youth, education for young children, partnering with families in participating in our Christian Education ministry and show all how to identify mission and volunteer opportunities throughout the congregation and community.
Responsibilities
- Collaborative communication and cooperation with Minister and Office Manager
- Christian Education for ages PreK – 12th grade
- Research best curriculum or develop own for current needs of congregation
- Recruit and train teachers / assistants for nursery and elementary ages
- Lead Sunday School and other Discipleship events as needed
- Ensure supplies and rooms are well stocked and organized
- Meet with agencies to find mission opportunities for youth and family
- Partner with Minister in leading / overseeing Confirmation
- Develop curriculum, work and train co‑teachers and prayer partners
- Organize youth involvement in church activities
- Plan and implement special projects for the congregation involving families
- Lead week‑long Vacation Bible School
- Plan and organize Children’s Christmas Program
- Oversee Acolyte schedule and training
- Participate in monthly Christian Education Board meetings
- Meetings with area Youth Ministers, Christian Education Directors to share best practices as needed or partner to create community ministries
Compensation
- $50,000-60,000 starting salary (based on experience / qualifications)
- Paid vacation / time off (2 weeks beginning after 90‑day review)
- Paid family leave / sick leave
- Continuing education / training allowance
- Moving expenses / background check covered