Youth Ministries Assistant (Full-Time)
2/2/2023
Oak Grove UMC
Position Title - Youth Ministries Assistant
Ministry Assignment: Youth Department (6th-12th Grade)
Date: February 2023
Supervisor: Director of Youth Ministries
Employment Status: Full-Time, exempt
- Retirement plan and opt-in Health Benefits
Starting Annual Salary: $40,000-$45,000 (Dependent on experience and education level)
About the Church: Oak Grove UMC is a large membership church located in Decatur, Georgia. We are a welcoming neighborhood United Methodist Church. We value intergenerational ministry. We average 850 in our weekly attendance. We have approximately 75-100 participants in our youth programs, and are actively growing in numbers.
Responsibilities of the Youth Ministries Assistant
- Collaborate with the Director of Youth Ministry, C.J. Lord, to:
- Nurture and deepen the faith lives of young people
- Create engaging youth programs to build community and a sense of belonging among young people
- Engage young people in missional opportunities
- Enhance our social media presence
- Strengthen our volunteer recruiting structure
- Presence will be expected:
- Sunday Nights during Youth Fellowship
- Sunday Morning service attendance and youth Sunday School
- Wednesday evening Midweek Programming
- Other events as deemed necessary
Important aspects of the Oak Grove Youth Ministry
- Valuing inclusive atmospheres for all students
- Building a strong culture of belonging
- Partnering with community organizations
The ideal candidate will possess:
- An active and growing personal faith life
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- An understanding United Methodist theology
- Experience working or volunteering with 12–18-year-olds
To apply for the position please email a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references to Dale Smith, Executive Director, at dsmith@ogumc.org.
Contact: C.J. Lord
Address:
1722 Oak Grove Rd Decatur GA 30033
Phone: 404-636-7558
Email: Click to email
Website:
ogumc.org