Soapstone United Methodist Church, a vibrant, 1000-member congregation in Raleigh, NC, has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Director of Youth Ministries. Candidates must demonstrate:
•Bachelor of Christian Education, or 3-5 years of comparable experience
•Strong commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and an ability to clearly articulate one’s faith
•Unwavering passion for the spiritual teaching and growth of youth from sixth grade through high school age
•Creativity, self-motivation and resourcefulness, with recognized ability to multi-task
•Strong organizational skills
•Good interpersonal skills, particularly with youth
•Eagerness to work collaboratively with Youth Ministry Council and other staff members in planning and implementation
•Proven ability to recruit, organize and motivate volunteers
•Solid writing, listening and speaking communication skills
•Proficiency in the use of basic office technology, including word processing and e-mail
•Confidentiality and sensitivity in handling special issues with youth and families
•Schedule flexibility to accommodate Sunday worship services, Sunday evening events, as well as events at varying times throughout the week
Salary is negotiable, based on experience. Candidates may download an application from our website. Completed applications and introductory letters should be sent via e-mail to: hr@soapstoneumc.org, faxed to 919-846-7161 (Attn: Karen H. Whitaker), or mailed to: Rev. Karen H. Whitaker, Soapstone United Methodist Church, 12837 Norwood Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. No phone calls, please. Applications must be received by Friday, May 24, 2013 for consideration.
For full job description go to: http://www.soapstoneumc.org/