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Coordinator of Christian Education and Family Ministries

Garden Street UMC
Bellingham, WA

Garden Street United Methodist Church is looking for a full time Coordinator of Christian Education and Family ministries. The individual would oversee our children’s ministry, work with our youth and college students and provide leadership for our family ministries. For a complete job description or for more information contact the church at office@gardenstreetumc.org, or 360-733-7440 or stop by where the Garden Street members are seated at annual conference.

Administrative Assistant

Edmonds UMC
Edmonds, WA

Edmonds United Methodist Church is currently seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant (approx. 25 hours per week). Responsible for administrative support to the Program Staff, as well as general office duties as required.

Must have strong computer skills (PC platform), and be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products: Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, and Word. Knowledge of QuarkXpress, PhotoShop and FreeHand desirable but may be developed.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interact tactfully with people from all age groups and socio-economic levels. A high degree of confidentiality must be maintained.  Must be: emotionally, spirituality and socially mature; able to handle multiple tasks and projects; able to work well under pressure; enthusiastic, creative and open to new ideas and directions; and a good listener. Must have  excellent oral and written communication skills, and very good organizational skills. 

Must have a High school diploma and minimum of one-year college level courses, or work equivalent.  At least two additional years of post-High School employment preferred.

Please send your resume and cover letter to the email address listed above. A more comprehensive job description may be viewed at www.edmondsumc.org. No Phone calls.

Music Director

Cedar Cross UMC
Mill Creek, WA

Job Title:  Music Director
Church:  Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, Mill Creek
Description:  Planning, organizing, maintaining and directing the entire music program for the church.  This includes Chancel Choir, Bell Choir and Children’s Choirs.  The director is also responsible for organizing special music for services the choir is not performing, summer services and for all other special services.
Qualifications:

• BA in Music or equivalent experience and training
• Experience in vocal training, choral literature, and piano, conducting and directing a non-profit music program
• Ability to work in a team and volunteer environment

Specific Tasks: 

• Work with Pastor and Worship Committee to shape the music ministry for Cedar Cross
• Recruit, train and support volunteers for the various choirs
• Select and purchase music for all choirs, within the church budget
• Prepare and manage the budget for the Cedar Cross music program
• Maintain and organize the choral library
• Contract piano tuning and maintenance
• Communicate the music schedule for the Sunday worship guide to the Church Office Administrator
• Schedule and supervise all special music groups and soloists for all servicew and summer worship
• Screen, recommend and select individuals to be hired as pianists and any other musical positions, as necessary
• Attend monthly meetings with Pastor and Worship Committee
• Attend monthly staff meetings.

Director of Youth and Family Ministries

Sand Point Community UMC
Seattle, WA

Job Title: Director of Youth and Family Ministries

Church: Sand Point Community United Methodist, Seattle

Description:
Lead and develop our established ministries with children, youth and parents, emphasizing both spiritual and numerical growth. Includes:

• Sunday School, currently for pre-school and elementary children
• A cooperative youth program with two neighboring churches
• Children’s choirs (with Music Director)
• Vacation Bible School
• Mission and service projects
• Family retreats and activities
• Parent support, education, and fellowship

Identify and develop new opportunities for ministry that support the mission and renewal of the congregation
Involve children, youth and parents in mission
Foster a supportive community of families connected to the larger fellowship of the congregation
Pursue growth through community outreach and inclusion of newcomers
Develop working relationships with area youth leaders and congregations

Full time, salary DOE, medical.

Job description at www.sandpointumc.org

Apply with cover letter and resume via e-mail: search[at]qwestoffice.net

Music Director

Hoquiam UMC
Hoquiam, WA

Hoquiam United Methodist Church
Needed:  Music Director

Job description: We desire a qualified candidate that will help coordinate all parts of our music programs, including our children’s choir, our multi-generational bell choir as well as to give leadership to beginning an adult choir.  We prefer someone that is passionate about music, has the ability to read music, and has some familiarity with sacred music.  Previous experience leading or directing music, an ability to play at least one instrument, and experience with hand bells may be helpful, but are not required. 
Hours:  Weekly hours are fairly consistent, with approximately five to six hours per week (two hours per week for practices in the middle of the week, possibly increasing to three when we develop an adult choir, and one-and-a-half to two hours per week for Sunday worship).  There is a monthly “worship planning” meeting, where the entire worship team comes together to choose songs and plan the worship experience.  This is a paid position.
If you have follow-up questions or need more information, please contact Rev. Gregg Sealey (the pastor of the church) at 360-533-1101 or by email at: pastor_gregg@q.com.
Please submit a resume' and a letter of interest to:
Hoquiam United Methodist Church
ATTN: Staff-Parish Relations Committee
520 5th Street
Hoquiam, WA 98550

Co-Director of Youth and Education

Kennewick 1s UMC
Kennewick, WA

Handbell Choir Director

Kent UMC
Kent, WA

New Handbell Choir Director Needed!

Bells are ringing! Bells are ringing! And to keep the bells ringing Kent United Methodist Church needs a NEW Handbell Choir Director for youth and adults! If you are interested in this paid position with the church please contact Mitzi Gligorea at 206-795-1261 or gligfour@comcast.net. You may also contact the Church office for further information at 253-852-3900.

Director of Ministries for Young Adults and Families

Bellevue 1st UMC
Bellevue, WA

Children and Youth Ministry Director

Arlington UMC
Arlington, WA

Director of the Wesley Foundation

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

The Wesley Foundation of Washington State University is presently accepting applications for the position of Director of The Wesley Foundation, WSU/United Methodist Campus Pastor starting July 1, 2008.  WSU is a major university located in the college town of Pullman, WA amidst rolling hills and wheat fields.  This position oversees a dynamic campus ministry that focuses upon spirituality, nurture, worship, and mission. 

For more details and contact information please download full job announcement (doc).

General Secretary
The General

Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns
New York

GENERAL SECRETARY

The General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns of The United Methodist Church is seeking a General Secretary for its New York office.  The General Secretary serves as the chief executive of the Commission and is responsible for giving leadership to The United Methodist Church in its quest for unity and for the development of relationships with other churches, ecumenical organizations and religious faith communities. 

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and background:

•  Ph.D. or equivalent, plus a minimum of five years executive level experience with a faith-based organization.

•  Professing member of The United Methodist Church.

•  Five to seven years of work within The United Methodist Church.
•  Thorough grounding in theology.
•  Passion for ecumenism.
•  Demonstrated organizational leadership and team development skills.
•  Successful experience networking and building collaborative partnerships.
•  Effective communication and facilitation skills.

For detailed information on this position and an application, please visit our website at www.gccuic-umc.org.  Questions may be directed to Bishop Ann Sherer, President and Search Committee Chairperson via email at Bishop@umcneb.org

Application deadline: March 15, 2008

Coordinator of Youth Ministries

Santa Rosa 1st UMC
Santa Rosa, CA