Job description

East Brentwood Presbyterian Church (EBPC) is a mid-sized PCUSA church on one of the most accessible corners in Brentwood, TN, with a three-star preschool, East Brentwood Children’s Academy (EBCA), for ages two through five. Founded in 1988 (preschool formed in 1999) EBPC has thrived during recent challenges, with increased participation through innovative programming, investing in software and equipment, building an online presence including a weekly podcast, and growing our commitment to mission and service as an integrated part of our ministries.

The Coordinator of Youth Ministries will create and maintain dynamic Christian education learning programs for youth while engaging and building relationships with their families. Working with a team of volunteers, and in coordination with church staff, s/he will lead a ministry that provides understanding and connection to our faith foundations while encouraging spiritual growth and a commitment to external Mission work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Relationship Building:

Engage the youth and their families to build relationships and participate in all aspects of congregational life

Accompany youth as they grow in faith through direct instruction, modeling, and the encouragement of key faith practices such as worship, study of scripture, service/mission, giving and prayer

Encourage youth and family participation in worship assistance, community service/mission work, and church leadership roles

Faith Formation

Partner with the Christian Education Team/volunteers to provide long-range planning, curriculum, active direction, oversight, and coordination of year-round youth programing such as a Sunday Faith Formation program, Confirmation, or special events (e.g., NaCoMe retreats, quarterly parent and youth service events, Back to School with a Purpose and summer mission trip)

Coordinate with other staff/volunteers to involve the youth in inter-generational events

Align with External Care Ministry goals for the Church through mission and service educational programming and church life events for the youth and their families

Maintain personal growth, education, and connectionism by participating in continuing educational opportunities offered by the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and other church affiliates

Occasionally attend and or participate in Sunday Worship

Organization and Outreach

Meet weekly with the pastor, staff, and volunteers to coordinate faith formation

Provide monthly update on youth ministry programming activities through the newsletter and to the Pastor, who will provide updates to Session

Network with other area staff and volunteers to plan joint activities

Publicize events

Ensure that all first-time visitors with youth receive an exceptional welcome and timely follow-up

Meet with families of youth in the Fall to welcome new members and relay schedule, forms, and policies

Recruit and empower lay leaders to assist with faith formation programming

Prepare an annual budget for these ministries

Ensure that the EBPC Child Abuse Prevention Policy is followed with all youth volunteer recruiting and in the execution of programs

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

An AA Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred, preferably in Christian Education or a related area

Demonstrated experience in working with youth and providing education in a church context is preferred, but not required.

Top candidates will exhibit flexibility in a dynamic environment, and demonstrate a positive, open and collaborative attitude

Experience in teaching, communications, transformational church work, community building, and volunteer support is a plus

COMPENSATION, CLASSIFICATION AND SCHEDULE

The Coordinator of Youth Ministries will be a Part Time, Regular employee, classified as non-exempt and paid on an hourly basis of $20/hr.

This position is scheduled for 6 - 8 hours per week, 52 weeks per year with two weeks of equivalent PTO.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brentwood, TN 37027: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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