Do you enjoy working with children? Are you an aspiring, or retired educator? Do you have any experience with Christian education?
Part-time position available at our progressive Presbyterian/Methodist Church in Placerville. Four hours onsite each week; the remainder can be remote. $25/hour for 20 hours a week, including four hours on Sunday mornings. Benefits may include time off. This position can be structured as permanent or a 12-month internship, pursuant to your needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Developing content and leadership for Christian Education experiences for all children and youth, including planning and preparation for weekly Sunday activities and special events. Participating in Sunday morning worship, leading or planning for the leadership of our Time for Children.
2. Recruiting, training, and nurturing adult volunteers who are engaged in the ministry. Arranging for security clearance and training in Safe Sanctuary policies and maintaining records of such training (with assistance from the Office Administrator).
3. Helping to create cross-generational connections within the church where possible and helping plan special worship service experiences.
4. Creating events for the children and youth that engage the children and youth in the wider community, especially service oriented projects. This will include our summer camp program and youth mission/service trips as appropriate.
5. Coordinating with the Senior Pastor to co-create, co-lead and engage youth in confirmation.
6. Attending weekly staff meetings and participate in weekly worship leadership as appropriate.
7. Managing the annual budgets for the CYM programs.
SEEKING THESE ATTRIBUTES and SKILLS:
This position requires a person with a strong Christian faith, enthusiasm, joy, and strong interpersonal skills for this vital ministry. We desire someone who enjoys being with children and youth and will work to create a Christian atmosphere of unconditional love, radical hospitality, and acceptance. Our DCY should model and create a safe and inclusive social group, while embedding Christian values in discussions, education, and mission outreach experiences. With support from the Senior Pastor, the DCY should be grounded in spiritual practices sufficient to guide young people in their faith journey and to refer them to further resources as appropriate.
Must communicate tactfully and effectively with families, congregation members, volunteers, and staff, and be able to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Federated Church is team-oriented in nature, encouraging collaboration among its members for the benefit of all. Well-developed skills with social media platforms and other means of electronic communication also desired. A complete background check and credit bureau report will be required. A Bachelor of Arts degree would be preferred, but not required.
Training in the Godly Play method would also be helpful. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter by email, or in writing to:
El Dorado County Federated Church
1031 Thompson Way
Placerville, CA 95667
530-622-0273