Job Opening
Youth Ministry Coordinator
St. Simons Presbyterian Church

 “We are a people who celebrate God, follow Jesus Christ,  and are led by the Holy Spirit in mission, service, and love.” 

St. Simons Presbyterian Church, a thriving, faithful and service-centered community of Christ, is searching for a Youth Ministry Coordinator who will mentor and minister to middle and high-school aged (grades 6-12) members. The coordinator will lead Sunday evening fellowship, as well as other events during the school year, shepherd a summer mission or youth trip, and bring the love of Christ to our young members. Must be able to develop program activities, prepare lesson plans and engage volunteers. Requires some related experience and the ability to engage and provide structure for young people. Experience in youth programs preferred. Full job description available on request. Part time 25 hours/week to begin but can grow into full time.

Youth Ministry Coordinator
St. Simons Presbyterian Church

 “We are a people who celebrate God, follow Jesus Christ, and are led by the Holy Spirit in mission, service, and love.”

Purpose and Description

The Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible for providing Sunday evening Youth Fellowship programs during fall/winter/spring and for providing a summer youth mission trip. This role’s focus is on spiritual growth among youth grades 6-12.

Work Schedule and Reporting Relationships

This is a part-time position, generally 25 hours/week, reporting to the Sr. Pastor and working closely with the Director of Christian Education and Children’s Ministry. This position maintains an attendance schedule that is responsive to the needs, programs and activities (including evening and weekend) of the Church. The Youth Coordinator also works closely with the Youth Program Advisory Board.

Essential Functions of the Job

1. Plan, coordinate, and staff Tuesday morning and Sunday evening youth fellowship programming. This includes developing programs, maintaining a schedule of programs for fellowship each week, preparing lesson plans and materials to foster the spiritual growth of youth in grades 6 to 12. Organize physical space to accommodate a fellowship atmosphere and assemble all necessary resources and supplies. Plan for dinner to be shared.
2. Enhance the engagement and participation in worship by organizing the physical space to accommodate a fellowship atmosphere and assembling various supplies and resources to aide learning.
3. Recruit and equip a team of volunteer youth advisors sufficient to meet the needs of the class size. Provide training and guidance such that volunteers are prepared for each group session. Lead an advisor’s meeting prior to each Sunday evening fellowship session. Provide weekly email to volunteers informing them of upcoming activities.
4. Receive feedback from volunteers and Youth Ministry Advisory Committee as to effectiveness of programming and ideas for enhancement.
5. Work to strengthen relationships with youth of the Church by visiting them in their homes, meeting for coffee or meals, attending sporting activities and extracurricular activities.
6. Assist youth in planning and leading annual Youth Sunday worship with support from the Director of Children’s Ministry and Christian Education, Director of Music, and pastors. These groups include mid-high school and senior high school.
7. Serve as primary staff leader for annual summer youth mission trip. With assistance from the Director of Children’s Ministry and Christian Education, pastors and other staff, select location, focus, and dates of trips. Identify participants, recruit adult chaperones, and make general travel and lodging plans. Provide pertinent information to parents of participants.
8. Send weekly electronic communication to youth and families to share upcoming event details, plans and ongoing programs related to the Youth Ministry.
9. Promote the Youth Ministry in an effort to increase participation. Work closely with the Director of Communications to develop promotional materials, publicity, and to encourage participation.
10. Attend weekly staff meetings to share and receive information on the life of the church.
11. Provide regular reports and updates to the Sr. Pastor and Ministry teams, as needed.
12. Maintain administrative records showing activities, level of interest, promotional activities, attendees, program results. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

1. Knowledge of early childhood development, education and care.
2. Knowledge of and ability to use technology and equipment required for the job.
3. Ability to attend to detail, to multi-task and to organize resources effectively and efficiently.
4. Ability to concisely and clearly organize thoughts and ideas to effectively communicate intended message to the intended audience.
5. Ability to assess needs of various age groups, to develop programs and evaluate results.
6. Ability to maintain clear and accurate records of program evaluations, any issues of safety, and to ensure the safe operation of youth facilities.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to assess needs and produce results.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people from different age groups, cultures, economic status, educational backgrounds and education, especially the target audience in this age group.
9. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.
10. Ability to effectivity recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
11. Ability to develop and manage program budget.
12. Ability to demonstrate a strong call to ministry with children ages 6-12 and enthusiasm/passion for fostering effective fellowship opportunities for a target audience. Ability to engage the target audience and retain program participants.
13. Ability to develop and manage departmental budget.
14. Ability to remain calm in the face of possible incidents with children, to create an atmosphere of confidence with parents, demonstrated attitude of maturity and integrity.
15. Ability to administer programs and procedures with consistency considering the safety and well-being of program participants.
16. Ability to demonstrate emotional maturity, stability and personal integrity.
17. Ability to maintain confidential information.

Qualifications

A combination of education, training and experience that would prepare one for success in the described position. Preferred education would include Children’s Education or Seminary, and previous work experience in a church environment with young people. Demonstrated skill in clear communications, maturity and the ability to instill confidence by program participants and their families.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Physical requirements include but may not be limited to:  maintaining standing and sitting positions for extended periods; ability to walk, climb steps, bend, kneel, stoop in order to teach and to get and maintain the attention of children. Tactile acuity sufficient to handle program materials and technology used in program delivery. Ability to see, speak and hear.

Mental requirements include but may not be limited to: general math functions, intermediate reading, advanced reasoning, advanced speaking ability, and advanced writing ability. Ability to recognize relationships between bits of data, to compile thoughts and ideas into a connected plan or strategy. Ability to sense the mood of children and to respond appropriately.

Job Opening
Music Director
Skidaway Community Church

Skidaway Community Church on beautiful Skidaway Island in Savannah, Georgia seeks a full-time Music Director to serve our congregation beginning October 1, 2024.  

The ideal candidate will: 

• Oversee both contemporary and traditional musical offerings while facilitating a transition toward more contemporary music in worship
• Play the piano in support of all worship services
• Rehearse, expand, and conduct the adult choir and adult bell choir
• In coordination with the pastor and a Worship Committee representative, select music for all worship services, so that the anthems, introits, hymns and responses will be congruent with the sermon topic
• Engage in programming throughout the life of the church, to include leading music, teaching, and lecturing on musical topics
• Teach and lead music with Skidaway Community Preschool children and teachers
• Provide (or recruit) special music and guest instrumentalists and soloists
• Insure adherence to music use copyright requirements
• Provide music for weddings, funerals, and memorial services, as needed
• Prepare an annual music program budget and operate within the approved amount
• Coordinate payment for all musicians
• Arrange for yearly maintenance of instruments and act as music librarian
• In consultation with the pastor, consider possibility of offering a second worship service
• In addition to the above responsibilities, the Music Director will be responsible for any other music duties as assigned by the Head of Staff as they relate to what is needed for the church.

The Music Director shall have the right to use the church facilities, including pianos, for private teaching in so far as this does not conflict with the church’s use or program needs. Moreover, it is mutually understood that all private teaching will be conducted apart from the duties and hours for which the Music Director is compensated by SCC.

The Music Director reports to the Pastor/Head of Staff with oversight by the Worship Committee and the Session (governing body) of the congregation. 

For more information or to apply, please contact Rev. Jon Hauerwas at jon@skidcc.org.