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Director of Youth
Ministries
Winter Park Presbyterian Church is seeking a Director of
Youth Ministries to energize our ministry to the youth of
our community. It is our purpose, acting as disciples of
Christ, to develop and maintain an active ministry to youth
(grades 6-12) and their families, emphasizing spiritual
growth, education, outreach, worship, support and service
while developing personal relationships with God. Our church
is located in the community of Winter Park, a suburb of
Orlando, Florida. We are a church with an average
attendance of approximately 300 persons each week and are
located less than a mile from Winter Park High School. We
are willing to negotiate salary and work hours up to 30
hours per week with an appropriate benefits package for the
person who can meet our needs. The start date is negotiable,
but it is our intent to have a leader in place before the
start of school in August. This is a non-ordained position.
Qualifications:
1. A
mature faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to personal
discipleship and the ministry of WPPC.
2.
Bachelors
Degree in Education (or equivalent) or at least five (5)
years related work experience in youth ministry
for grades 6 - 12.
3.
Strong oral
and written communication skills and a commitment to using
them.
4.
Administrative, planning and organizational skills
(including conflict resolution) and a commitment to using
them.
5.
Knowledge of
the Bible, Reformed Tradition, and the polity of the PCUSA.
6.
The ability
to equip, inspire, and encourage people to develop their
spiritual gifts and dedicate them to the work of Jesus
Christ.
7.
Personal
integrity, kindness, honesty, humility, and a good sense of
humor.
Desired Training:
Additional youth ministry training from PCUSA or equivalent
sources is desired.
Responsibilities:
The
Director of Youth Ministries will be responsible for youth
participation, contact work, volunteer leader development,
event planning, overseeing the work of the youth ministry
team, involvement of youth in worship, coordination with
other members of the church staff, follow-up with visitors,
troubleshooting problems within the youth ministry, needs of
the ministry, development of his or her own personal
discipleship and leadership and for other duties as may be
assigned by the Director of Christian Education and/or the
Senior Pastor.
Contact:
To
obtain an application form and additional information,
please call Winter Park Presbyterian Church at (407)
647-1467. Or contact the Director of Christian Education,
Pat Morgan, at patm@winppc.org.
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