Youth Ministry Associate

Franklin First UMC

Franklin, Tennessee 37069

Full Time

YOUTH MINISTRY ASSOCIATE - MIDDLE SCHOOL

A worshipping congregation of 800 is seeking a team-oriented and engaging full-time Youth Ministry Associate to join our youth ministry staff team to serve a well-established United Methodist church in Franklin, TN. This person will be responsible for providing leadership for all aspects of middle school ministry to youth in grades 7-8, building relationships with students and their families and developing and leading programs and events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing the vision and goals of the middle school ministry.

• Collaboratively plan and execute Wednesday night and Sunday morning programs.

• Coordinate small groups for middle school aged youth.

• Plan and execute middle school specific activities, events, and trips.

• Execute an effective strategy for welcoming rising 7th graders and their parents into the youth ministry.

• Assist Director of Youth Ministries with combined and high school events and trips as needed.

• Maintain and manage an annual budget.

• Engage regularly (5 hours per week minimum) with youth and families outside scheduled programming following Safe Sanctuary guidelines.

• Builds relationships with leaders in local schools and partners with local middle and high schools to serve in appropriate ways.

• Coordinates communication to parents, youth, and volunteers about upcoming ministry opportunities through the website, weekly newsletter, email, and social media.

• Connects with and invites MIA (Missing and Inactive) youth to engage with youth group.

• Actively pursues avenues to connect middle school students with the FFUMC congregation.

• Provides a welcoming atmosphere for youth and adult leaders.

• Helps recruit and secure leaders for all aspects of ministry.

• Assists with other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth Ministries.

Qualifications

• Models being a disciple of Jesus through actions, words, and lifestyle.

• Embraces a collaborative approach and works well in a team environment.

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.

• Enjoys the challenge of meeting new people and connecting with them.

• Makes young people feel comfortable and valued.

• Ability to organize a complex ministry calendar alongside their personal schedule.

• Possesses a joyful excitement for youth and their families, the church, and the Word of God.

• A working knowledge of United Methodist theology and principles.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office.

All inquiries and resumes can be sent to Hank Hilliard @ [email protected].

Profile Power Point

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14gB2lQz_6FRkRtG_KswvXT93pvhbj2DE/edit#slide=id.p1

Organization: Franklin First UMC

Contact: Hank Hilliard

Phone: 6154159222

Closing Date: 06/29/2024

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