Mulder Church is seeking our next full-time Director of Student Ministries to oversee the spiritual growth and development of students in grades 7-12. We are a Global Methodist Church in the fast-growing community of Redland in Wetumpka, AL. As our community is growing and changing, our church is also. We have recently added a third worship service to make room for more individuals and families. Redland has a new middle school with over 600 students in 5 th -8 th grade, and our local high school has a student body of over 1200. The ideal candidate must have a mature and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, be called by God to student ministry, love teenagers, be an excellent communicator, be a team player and team builder, be able to work with minimal supervision, have strong organization skills, and have experience working with youth and families. If interested, click the button below for an application, and email application and resumé to info@mulderchurch.com or submit to the church office at 3454 Firetower Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Director of Student Ministries
PAY CATEGORY: Full-time, competitive annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, health insurance and retirement benefits, and paid time off.
PURPOSE: Provides spiritual growth opportunities for students in grades 7 through 12.
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Senior Pastor
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A four-year college degree in student ministries, Christian education, secondary education, or a closely related field. Ability to plan, organize, and manage group activities. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Establishes and nurtures good working relationships with staff members and volunteer workers to promote a spirit of teamwork in the church.
• Establishes and maintains pastoral relationships with students and their parents.
• Researches, evaluates, purchases and implements curriculum and other resource materials that will enhance the spiritual growth of students.
• Plans and provides personal oversight for weekly student ministries such as Sunday School and evening student programs.
• Plans and provides personal oversight for special student ministries such as service projects, seasonal programs, and mission trips.
• Recruits, trains, and personally supervises volunteer workers for Student Ministries.
• Manages all financial resources used in Student Ministries including budgeting, fund raising, and record keeping for special events, trips, and programs.
• Ensures compliance with Safe Sanctuaries policies including facilitating routine training and administering background checks for volunteers.
• Represents Student Ministries in staff and Church Council meetings.
• Participates regularly with other church staff members in greeting students arriving at the Redland Elementary School on Mondays during the school year.
• Participates in continuing education related to student ministries.
• Maintains a current certification in CPR.
• Maintains a current Commercial Driver’s License.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Establish and nurture good working relationships with staff members and volunteers to
  promote a spirit of teamwork in the church.
• Work with staff and ministry leaders to define, develop, and effectively communicate
  messages to church-wide and specific audiences.
• Manage Mulder Church brand to ensure consistency, presence, and quality.
• Provide audio/visual production and support for worship services and special events.
• Cultivate, lead, and manage a team of volunteers to assist with audio-visual ministries.
• Create sermon series media content including series bumper videos, series graphic, and
  weekly sermon slides.
• Record, edit, and produce weekly announcement videos for Sunday worship.
• Develop ways to creatively communicate our church “stories” through all media such as
  event highlight reels, ministry celebrations, testimonials, advertisements, and other
  special projects.
• Monitor and maintain the church website to ensure up to date information.
• Create and maintain Mulder Church social media strategy.
• Manage audio-visual technology budget and be responsible for church technology
  equipment, recommending upgrades when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Compensation includes competitive full-time salary commensurate with education and experience, health insurance, retirement contribution, professional development, and paid time off.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Establish and nurture good working relationships with staff members and volunteers to
  promote a spirit of teamwork in the church.
• Oversee, hold, play with, console, and care for children 6 weeks- 5 years old in the
  Mulder nursery.
• Change diapers.
• Clear background check and comply with church safety policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the children you are caring for.
• Be willing to work in any of our nursery rooms with any of the age ranges listed above.
• Lead a simple, age-appropriate Bible time for the children.
• Communicate clearly and calmly with children and their parents.
• Maintain CPR certification (if one is needed, the church will help provide).

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Establish and nurture good working relationships with staff members and volunteers to promote a spirit of teamwork in the church.
• Coordinate with the Traditional Worship Leader regarding music requirements for worship services.
• Rehearse with the Worship Choir weekly on Wednesday evenings.
• Play preludes, postludes, anthems, and special music during worship services as needed.
• Support Traditional Worship Leader in planning the music for traditional worship services.
• Play for special events such as cantatas.
• Practice sufficiently outside of rehearsals to play and accompany properly.