Cypress Lake UMC
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
Full Time , On-Site
Cypress Lake United Methodist Church is a large worshiping community in the Southwest District of the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Church is blessed with a talented lay leadership team and an exciting staff, which includes the position of Director of Youth Ministry.
The successful candidate is primarily responsible for building relationships and attendance in youth ministry, and secondarily responsible for special events targeted to children, youth, and families of the church and preschool, as well as the greater community.
Specific primary responsibilities include overall development and implementation of an engaging ministry for youth from sixth through twelfth grade, including the selection of curriculum, activity planning, and implementation of special events, such as the annual Pumpkin Patch.
Specific secondary responsibilities will include development and implementation of events for church and preschool families, with those events also being considered outreach opportunities to the larger community.
The candidate will work with the pastoral team, staff, and laity to achieve the mission and vision of the church. The candidate must be skilled at recruiting, training, empowering, and supervising a laity servant leadership team to accomplish these responsibilities. The candidate also must be committed to forming relationships with parents and caregivers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Evaluate and select curriculum for youth ministry, and procure any needed supplies.
- With pastoral team, facilitate instruction and plan ceremony for Confirmation on an annual basis.
- In addition to working within the annual operating budget, lead additional fundraising efforts, including annual Pumpkin Patch.
- Work with the Director of Children’s Ministry to promote spiritual formation opportunities and special events.
- Coordinate with staff and laity to plan and implement family-focused events, not only for those currently attending and in programs, but to include community and school outreach to grow the programs.
- Coordinate and attend camps and mission trips for children and youth.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and provide resources for volunteers.
- Prepare the annual budget request for Youth Ministry activities.
- Maintain files and records for participants and families.
- Maintain an effective church-parent communication system.
- Attend weekly staff meetings, quarterly Church Council meetings, and ministry team meetings as requested.
- Ensure compliance with the Child/Youth Protection Policy, including verification volunteers working with children have a current acceptable background check on file.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:
Educational, Background & Experience Requirements:
- Professing Christian;
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Youth Ministry or related field preferred;
- One (1) year related experience required, with experience in a United Methodist Church preferred;
Core Competencies:
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Ability to build effective teams.
- Ability to work with diverse personalities.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Salary: $50,000
- Benefits: Health insurance (with 80/20 employer match for employee after 90-day probationary period), paid vacation time after 6-months of employment, employer-matched retirement plan available after 12-month probationary period. Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance opportunities available.
Organization: Cypress Lake UMC
Contact: Cyndy Cook
Phone: 2394821250
Closing Date: 05/09/2025
