Director of Youth and Connectional Ministries - Heart of Steamboat UMC, Steamboat Springs, CO

With a rich history in beautiful Steamboat Springs, CO, the Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church has been home to family generations for over 100 years. We are a progressive, vibrant, growing church and members of the Reconciling Ministries Network. Steamboat Springs is a resort ski town known for its excellent outdoor recreation, thriving family-friendly community, diverse arts and cultural offerings, and deep western heritage. We are seeking a Director of Youth and Connectional Ministries, who will develop and lead youth ministry programs, and create and facilitate connectional ministries across all age groups.

Reporting Structure:
The position reports to Senior Pastor, Tim Selby.

Position Purpose and Key Accountabilities:

• To develop, lead and facilitate spiritually meaningful HOS middle and high school youth group experiences, including local mission service and mission trips.
• To create connections and facilitate relationships within the church, across all age groups by:
  +  Creating and implementing an ongoing small group ministry.
  +  Identifying and training small group leaders
  +  Identifying small group resources, long term and short term.
  +  Developing a method to integrate new members into the life of the church.

• To inspire, guide and assist HOS middle and high school youth in their spiritual growth, including providing pastoral care for youth and families and overseeing confirmation.
• To assist the Senior Pastor in preaching and teaching that support and inspire people's Christian life and is rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
• To lead in community outreach and engagement with HOS youth and other youth groups.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.  Seminary training or professional ministry certification is a decided plus.
• Fundamentally the candidate needs to have demonstrated a commitment to a theological conviction that all are welcomed and embraced.
• Demonstrated experience in leading youth ministry and small group connections is preferred.
• To be considered, the candidate must possess a desire and enthusiasm for Connectional Ministries in order to provide opportunities for the congregation to engage and interact with each other in meaningful ways.

• Strong organizational skills required to develop volunteer efforts with a vision to grow youth and connectional ministries.
• Work hours are flexible and candidate must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Compensation: