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Apply for This Job Director of Children and Youth Ministries First Presbyterian Church PERU, IN Posted: May 27, 2015     Job Information: POSITION: Director of Children and Youth Ministries (DCYM) STATUS: Part-time ~ 20 to 25 hours per week. (This is not envisioned as a Sunday Morning responsibility, though it is expected that the Director of Children and Youth Ministries will be present on Sunday Morning approximately once a month.) HOURS and COMPENSATION: $15-$20 / hour (based on training and/or experience) General Purpose of Position: To build young disciples for Christ by developing and implementing a comprehensive approach to children (k-6th) and youth (7th-12th) ministry (in the areas of group building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach) while serving as a spiritual leader and role model. The Primary Tasks: The primary tasks of children and youth ministry are to: love children and youth where they are encourage children and youth in developing their relationship to God provide children and youth with opportunities for nurture and growth challenge children and youth to respond to God's call to serve in their communities and world Qualifications and Aptitudes: The Director of Children and Youth Ministries (DCYM) will: embrace Christian discipline and Presbyterian Church (USA) theology have education, or training in a related field and/or 3-5 years' experience have vision, enthusiasm and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement a children and youth ministry have good written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer skills. be able effectively to relate with children, youth, parents and others from diverse social situations have a valid driver license and pass a required background check Responsibilities: The Director of Children and Youth Ministries (DCYM) will: be an advocate for children and youth and educate the congregation about the hopes, concerns and needs of children and youth in the local church and community help plan, develop, and implement aspects of a balanced children and youth periodically evaluate progress toward reaching the vision and goals of the children and youth ministry mentor children and youth in developing their leadership skills. use appropriate programming resources and participate in continuing education and training opportunities recruit and train parents and volunteers to work with children and youth relate to other community organizations, people, and resources involved with children and youth work in partnership with the Outreach Committee to reach unchurched children and youth in the keep records of participation and manage the children and youth ministry budget. maintain good communication with church staff and leadership, parents, and the congregation as a whole be available to children and youth in a variety of ways (i.e. lunch at school, attendance at extracurricular activities, visitation, times of crisis, etc.) maintain a teamwork mentality ensure that the Child Protection Policy is observed in all children and youth ministry settings. Organizational Relationship and Supervision: The Director of Children and Children and youth Ministries (DCYM): reports to the Pastor for spiritual and ministry guidance cooperates with the Personnel Committee in an annual evaluation of the DCYM's performance. is subject to Presbyterian Church (USA) polity attends regular meetings of the Christian Education Committee     Position Information: Position Title: Director of Children and Youth Ministries Time: Part Time Category: Youth Pastor & Youth Ministry Salary: Denomination: Presbyterian - PCUSA Worship Style: Traditional Church Size: 100 - 250   Contact Information: Organization Name: First Presbyterian Church Address1: 102 West Main Street Address2: Box 1238 City: PERU State or Province: IN ZIP Code: 46970 Country: USA Map this Organization: Map Contact Email: Contact this Organization   Pastorless Churches				Post a Job