Director of University Student and Young Adult Ministry

Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, a progressive and inclusive congregation in Harvard Square, seeks a dynamic, energetic and creative candidate to develop and lead our established programming with young adults and university students. 

HEUMC's ministry to undergraduate and graduate students as well as to young professionals in the area provides opportunities for connection, spiritual growth, and participation in Harvard-Epworth's focus on social justice and outreach to needs in the larger community. We desire a person deeply rooted in faith and possessing excellent communication skills, a spirit of joyful engagement and a commitment to being a part of a team dedicated to growing in faith, building the beloved community and, occasionally, getting in "good trouble." 

This position is 13 hours/week, and would start in the summer of 2024.

The Director of Young Adult and University Student Ministry would have the following responsibilities and qualifications:

Worship Leadership:

- Attend weekly worship services to engage with students and young adults, also to greet any visiting students or young adults

- Occasionally lead one aspect of a worship service or a worship service in full

Programming:

- Organize and facilitate a weekly small group on spiritual formation such as Life Groups for students and young adults

- Organize monthly fellowship events such as Brunch Bunch, Game Night, or potluck dinners for students and young adults

- Organize and facilitate monthly or seasonal small groups such as book clubs, bible studies, or social justice informative studies for students and/or young adults

- Organize and facilitate a seasonal event such as a mission project or a retreat for students and young adults

- Occasionally facilitate Adult Forum discussions or other programs for the Harvard-Epworth community

- Offer times for one-on-one pastoral care or support conversations with students and young adults when needed

Administration:

- Regularly organize, schedule, and advertise for student and young adult events through monthly newsletters, email updates, and word of mouth

- Attend and faithfully participate in staff meetings, church council meetings, or other organizational events

- Reach out to local universities to invite undergraduate and graduate students to worship, participate in small groups, or other programs

Qualifications:

- College graduate, preferably with knowledge of church leadership or theological studies

- Prior related experience preferred

- Able to communicate effectively and work with a team

- Strategic and forward-thinking to set and accomplish goals. 

- Proficient with computers (databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, file sharing) and online platforms (Zoom, Doodle, Canva, Facebook, etc.)