Youth Director

ABOUT US

Trinity United Methodist Church is a progressive neighborhood congregation that is intentionally serving the people of Grand Rapids. Our vision is to proclaim, share and live the radically inclusive love of Jesus Christ as we become a church without walls.

Trinity celebrates the diversity of the human community, and affirms the sacred worth of each person as a recipient of God’s love and grace. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we declare ourselves to be an open and inclusive congregation, and welcome into full participation all persons regardless of gender, race, national origin, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or economic condition.

POSITION DETAILS

Date Posted: May 2024

Title: ** Youth Director

Position Type: Part-Time | 10-15 Hours a Week

Rate: **$15-$20 an Hour Based on Experience

Schedule: Required Hours – Sunday Morning & Thursday Evening

Remaining Hours – Flexible but will include occasional evenings & Saturdays. Optional attendance at Monday morning staff meetings if candidate is available.

POSITION SUMMARY

Trinity United Methodist Church seeks a Youth Director who is an enthusiastic and relational leader with a passion for connecting youth with God and each other.

Working with our youth and their families, the Director will encourage them to grow in faith, love, and service in the Spirit of Jesus Christ, celebrate diversity, and affirm the sacred worth of each person as a recipient of God's love and grace.

This will be accomplished by:

• Leading youth programming for 6th to 12th grade students; focusing on creating opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and mission.
• Co-leading confirmation classes in collaboration with Pastor and Director of Discipleship.
• Advocating for integration of youth into all aspects of the life of the church.
• Assisting with volunteer recruitment and ensuring youth volunteers are Safe Sanctuary compliant.
• Maintaining communication with youth parents/guardians.
• Facilitating a Youth Council that assists with long-term planning.
• Spearhead fundraising efforts for youth events.
• Posting youth content at least twice a week on church social media pages.
• Attending weekly staff meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum – High School Graduate

Preferred – College Degree

Skills & Abilities: **Ability to Connect with New People

Able to Work Independently

Positive Team Player

Strategic Thinker & Planner

Familiarity with Tech & Media (Outlook, Google Apps, Zoom, Meta Suite, etc.)

TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume electronically to:

Pastor Mike Desotell at or via Indeed.

Materials can also be mailed or dropped off to:

Trinity United Methodist Church

Attn: Pastor Mike Desotell

1100 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Resume reviews will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Experience:

• Typing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person