Director of Youth Ministry - Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY

Application Deadline May 15, 2013

JOINT MINISTRY

Christ Congregational Church - UCC, Silver Spring, MD

http://www.cccsilverspring.org/

Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, Takoma Park, MD

http://takomaparkpc.org/

SUMMARY

We are seeking a creative and inspirational leader to help two thriving and progressive churches develop a combined youth ministry that brings our youth and supporting adults to the "next level" of inner faith development, community involvement, and spiritual activism. This is a unique opportunity for a person of faith to serve a new community that is growing out of already existing and vibrant teen groups at two distinct congregations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

žThe Director of Youth Ministry will develop and implement a cooperative youth ministry between Christ Congregational Church – United Church of Christ, Silver Spring, MD (CCC) and Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, Takoma Park, MD (TPPC).

ž Ordained and lay persons will be considered for this "non-called" position.

žThis is a 30-hour position with a salary of up to $30,000 depending on experience and health, vacation, study leave, holiday, and sick/family leave benefits.

žAt CCC and TPPC, we honor and celebrate people of all races, cultures, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender.

HOW TO APPLY

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume no later than May 15, 2013 to Kathleen Boucher, Chair, Youth Minister Search Team at kmmboucher@starpower.net.

žSALARY, BENEFITS and LEAVE

ž30 Hour Position (3/4 time salaried)

žSalary: $25,000 - $30,000. UCC Benefits Plan (optional PCUSA Benefits for qualified candidates). Continuing Education and Travel Allowances available.

žVacation: 4 weeks annually, with potential for more vacation with tenure.

žStudy Leave/Spiritual Formation: 1 week, as approved by supervisors.

žComp Time: Available in consultation with supervisors.

žPaid Holidays: Per the hiring body's Human Resources Manual.

žSick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Family Leave: Per the hiring body's Human Resources Manual.

žWeekly Sabbath day(s)

RESPONSIBILITIES

žWork with the youth (Middle and High School), their families and the congregational leadership to develop a clear and well-articulated vision for shared youth ministry.

žPlan and lead regular youth group meetings or activities for High School and Middle School youth, with particular attention to worship, justice ministries and direct service.

žRegularly lead the youth in spiritual practices, including exploring their own faith and caring for one another.

žHelp recruit for and administer the "Our Whole Lives" curriculum and be available as a resource for teacher teams when the classes are offered.

žHelp coordinate youth participation in morning worship in each congregation.

žRecruit and supervise adults who work with youth.

žExplore, initiate and lead one retreat and one mission trip per age group per year.

žPlan and implement a cooperative confirmation retreat, paying attention to the common theological and biblical underpinnings that the congregations hold common.

žAdvocate for and involve youth with the total life of the congregations.

žAttend at least three Sunday morning worship services per month, as agreed upon by congregations.

žParticipate in youth ministry professional development as funding permits.

KEY VALUES

Developing faith, hope, love and friendship among young people

žFostering inclusivity

žProviding for "multiple intelligences" in activities and worship

žConnecting Gospel and faith to social justice and service projects

žIntentionally introducing, teaching and modeling spiritual practices

žProviding both fellowship and recreation

žIntegrating youth into all aspects of church life

žBuilding intergenerational opportunities for worship and mission

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

žAt least two years' experience working with teens

ž Background in the Reformed, Lutheran (ELCA) or Anabaptist Protestant traditions

ž Demonstrated ability to motivate, educate and develop young people in spiritual matters

ž Knowledge of youth development and best practices of youth ministry

ž Sense of humor and candor

ž Innovation, flexibility, creativity

ž Integrity and faith

ž Ability to connect youth with their faith, church, and larger community

ž Ability to cultivate adults' ministry with youth

ž Training in "family systems" preferred

ž Ability to understand and serve special needs youth

SUPERVISOIN

ž The youth leader will meet regularly with the senior pastors to review programs and share concerns.

žThe youth leader will have an annual review as coordinated by the hiring body. Members of both churches will participate in the review process.

žAll staff members will have a background check as a condition of employment and shall agree to abide by the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and Christ Congregational Church-UCC Safe Church Policies.

HOW TO APPLY

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Kathleen Boucher, Chair, Youth Minister Search Team at kmmboucher@starpower.net.