VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Comments from church:

Position opening:  Youth Director

Contact Person:   Pastor David Gerhardt

To Apply:   Please submit a resume to the attention of Pastor Gerhardt at either TELutheran@aol.com /or/ 761 Elmgrove Rd., Rochester, NY 14624

Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church  in Rochester, N.Y. is seeking a qualified, energetic, self-motivated Christian with college experience to fill the position of youth director.  This is a part time paid position requiring approximately 40 hours a month working with grades 6 - 12 (about 25 youth) on a regular basis. 

We feel that the most important role of the youth director is to be a caring adult friend to the youth: someone who is willing to take the time to hear their concerns, joys, frustrations and problems, and someone they can trust.  This person needs to be comfortable speaking to young people about spiritual, personal, social and topical issues.

The youth director is responsible for all programming and implementing of youth activities and special events.  This involves organizing, delegating, and coordinating such things as retreats, service projects and fund-raisers, as well as responsibility for recruiting and coordinating volunteers to assist in implementing the youth program.  The youth director will remain professionally current in the areas of leadership and ministry.  He/she will maintain accurate up to date records of youth group members, youth group finances, volunteers, and programs, as well as maintain regular communication with the Christian Education Committee for goal setting.

The First Baptist Church of Olean

New Life Presbyterian Church

243 Rosedale Street, Rochester, NY  14620
newlife@frontiernet.net
www.newlifepresbyterianchurch.org

Comments from the church:

A. To cooperate with the Pastor, and others invited into the Music selection process,  at NLPC in the area of general planning, leadership, and implementation of weekly  music program of the congregation, on  part time, exempt employee basis and to  provide appropriate diversity of music for services of worship (including weddings  and other occasions) in the position of Music Director, the duties and  responsibilities of which are more fully set forth below and in the attached Exhibit  B - Personnel Manual, Section 3.13.

B.  To assist the Pastor in implementing the Session's policies relating to the position  of Music Director, i.e., the Session approved report from the Music Diversity Task  Force, which recommended using traditional, contemporary, praise, gospel, and  other styles of music to meet a wide range of needs.

C. To work with the church staff collegially and to maintain a professional relationship  with church committees as a member of the church's staff, being directly  responsible to the Pastor as Head of Staff.

The MUSIC DIRECTOR shall:

1.  Provide piano and organ music and direct the Adult Choir at the regular Sunday  weekly service and shall support and assist Pastor in selecting appropriate music for  each service.  Also, the Music Director shall assist the Pastor in the resourcing of  music/musicians for the monthly W O W service.

2.  Provide piano, organ and choral music for the following additional services during the  year:  Up to five (5) Holy day (holiday) services not occurring on a Sunday morning.

3.  Subject to employee's availability, provide piano and organ and choral music for  additional services not included above.  The employee shall be reimbursed for such  services at an agreed upon rate.  Assist in the hiring of substitute musicians when  employee is not available for Sunday services, holy days or evening services,  weddings and funerals or other services noted herein.      

4.  Be responsible for the purchase of all music and music supplies and the hiring of  instrumental and vocal soloists, with the approval of the Pastor.  Expenditures on this  area shall not exceed the yearly budget.    

5.  Rehearse no less than once weekly with the Adult Choir, and briefly before each  service.  During the months of July and August the Choir shall not perform, however  musical accompaniment is to be provided by the Music Director unless otherwise  directed by the Pastor.         

6.  Cooperate with the Pastor and the entire NLPC community in the area of general  planning and leadership of the music program.  This will include choosing and  performing music which meets the diverse musical needs of the entire NLPC  congregation, with the pastor's approval.  This may include working with a youth  choir or other congregational groups gathered for a musical offering. 

7.  Maintain the Music Library in an orderly fashion and provide, at NLPC's expense, a  suitable number of copies of musical pieces to enable performance of those pieces by  the Choir.  No employee shall engage in the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted  materials by photocopying or any other means that would expose NLPC to liability for  penalties under existing copyright laws.  In the event that photocopying of music  becomes necessary for appropriate purposes, the Music Director shall first obtain all  necessary permissions and authorizations prior to any such reproduction of  copyrighted materials.  

8.  Provide music at all weddings requiring piano and organ music held within NLPC's  premises.  The services of other pianists/organists may be used only with the  permission of the Music Director.  For providing a short program of music preceding  the wedding ceremony and performing at the wedding ceremony, the employee shall be reimbursed at an agreed upon rate. 

9.  Provide music for funeral services held at NLPC, if available at the time of the funeral.   The employee shall be reimbursed for such services at an agreed upon rate.  The fee  for attendance at rehearsals shall be as set forth above for weddings.

10. Attend regularly scheduled staff and Worship Committee meetings, and upon  sufficient and reasonable notice, attend other committee meetings as necessary.  

11. Report to the appropriate committee(s) the condition and needs of maintenance of  the NLPC musical instruments.  The Employer shall allocate funds and provide for  the proper care of these instruments. 

12. Be present in the buildings and facilities of NLPC a minimum of two (2) hours   weekly, and other times as requested, if available, in order to facilitate  communication with the staff and to achieve integration and collegiality with all  programs of the Employer.                

13. The Music Director shall own the copyright to any work composed, created,  arranged, or otherwise modified, regardless of whether the composition, creation,  arrangement or modification was done during the term of the Music Director's NLPC  employment.   

  
Characteristics Needed:
Ability and willingness to play piano and organ weekly, ability to play other instruments a plus but not necessary.
Ability to take direction from Pastor as Head of Staff Knowledge of a wide breadth of music Ability to work in a team atmosphere Ability to resource outside musicians to supplement the NLPC music program Ability to innovate and think creatively about worship.

New Life Presbyterian Church
243 Rosedale Street, Rochester, NY  14620
newlife@frontiernet.net
www.newlifepresbyterianchurch.org 

Director of Alumni and Church Relations

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS), one of America’s top progressive graduate schools of theology, invites applications for the position of Director of Alumni and Church Relations.  The primary responsibility of the Director is to facilitate strong relations between CRCDS alumni by cultivating and directing a comprehensive program of activities.  The Director is also responsible to promote and develop relationships with various denominational leaders and pastors, with special focus on the local Western New York region.

The successful candidate will possess three-five years of administrative experience in education, management or church/not-for-profit administration.  Strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively with staff are essential.  The minimum educational qualification is a baccalaureate degree (a masters degree is preferred), previous experience in advancement and event management is a plus.  Graduates of CRCDS are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, resume and contact information to Carol Ann Young at cayoung@crcds.edu or Ms. Carol Ann Young, CRCDS, 1100 Goodman St. S., Rochester, NY 14620.

CRCDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

First Presbyterian Church of Chili seeks Youth Director 
 

Comments from the church:

Job Description: Youth Director, Part time.  

First Presbyterian Church of Chili is looking for an energetic, encouraging and nurturing individual, who is able to lead a Christian oriented educational ministry of a youth group comprised primarily of 8th to 12th graders.  Position involves selecting, planning and teaching a weekly lesson and planning and attending extracurricular activities based on faith, outreach, and fellowship.  Candidate will work with and attend meetings with the Christian Education Committee and communicate with the youth and parents, contributing to a monthly newsletter, attending mission trips and retreats, and providing a positive and supportive role model. 

For full Job description visit: www.chili-presbyterian.org   

Send cover letter and resume to administrator@chili-presbyterian.org or Send by mail to 3600 Chili Ave, Chili, NY 14624, or call Pastor Brandi at 585-889-9896. 
Deadline for application July 18th 2008.  
Start date: September 1st 2008 

Desirable traits:
 Strong in their faith, ability to share that faith. 
 Ability to lead by being a good role model
 Able to communicate effectively and appropriately
 Energetic
 Organized

Part time position: Work an average of 15 hours a week (including Sunday), 780 hours per year. Salary of $10,000 per year. Cost of any extracurricular activity outside the Church including registration, admission, and transportation fees will be paid by the Church, with pre-approval by the Christian Education Commission (CEC).

 Location: Chili, NY
 This is a non-profit organization
 Phone calls about this job are welcome.

 Valley River Baptist Church seeks Pastor

Comments from church:

We are a small congregation (averaging about 45 to 50 in attendance with room to grow) in Eugene, Oregon in search of an American Baptist Pastor. Our people are ready to work with a dynamic, energetic person who loves God, loves people and preaches the truth of God’s word. If you know of someone who might be a good fit for us and is about to graduate in search of a job, please let us know how to get in touch with them. Feel free to call, e-mail, fax, or write. Thank you for your time and consideration, we look forward to hearing from you soon. God Bless.

Valley River Baptist Church
1145 Willagillespie Road
Eugene, OR 97401
Office (541) 345-6752
Fax (541) 743-4387
valleyrivbapch@yahoo.com

The United Church of Fayetteville (American Baptist and Presbyterian USA)
seeks Director of Youth Ministries

Comments from the church:

Our church is a 75 year old marriage of American Baptist and Presbyterian CUSA and we have had various staff members from your seminary.  Our Director of Youth Ministries of two years is relocating to Louisville with his wife who has recently accepted a professorship at Spaulding University and we are forming a search committee to find a new DYM.

Approx. 20hrs/wk, starting 8/01/2008. Responsibilities include: 

teaching youth Sunday school, leading youth-related mission & fellowship activities (junior/senior high), including a week-long summer mission trip. $17K-$18K.

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with youth and bachelor's degree preferred; a vital Christian faith and can communicate its relevance to everyday life; a passion for youth, excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; collegial and collaborative work style.

Respond with résumé to Staff Support c/o United Church of Fayetteville, 310 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville, NY 13066; (315) 637-3186. Job description available on request.

fax:(315)637-1773; e-mail:  ucf@twcny.rr.com.  Visit our web site at www.theucf.org

 
                                               Director of Christian Education Ministry


Comments from church:

Part-time position, 10/hrs per week.

New Life Presbyterian Church
243 Rosedale Street, Rochester, NY  14620 
newlife@frontiernet.net 
www.newlifepresbyterianchurch.org 

Mission:  The Director of Christian Education Ministry is called to demonstrate a desire for children to know God’s love, assist parents and congregation in keeping promises spoken in the baptismal covenant, nurture teaching staff in a way that enables teachers to grow spiritually while they are teaching, welcome children in Sunday School, both children of the church and visitors, by developing a relationship with Sunday School children and their parents, and welcome children in worship.

 Position:  A part-time, salaried position averaging 8-10 hours per week across 11 months, with the remainder of the year as unpaid leave to be scheduled on a flexible basis.  The weekly commitment includes an average of three Sunday mornings per month.  Salary is approved by the Session.  Responsibilities are carried out on behalf of children and youth, nursery through high school, in coordination with the Christian Education Committee of New Life Presbyterian Church in accordance with the policies and directions of the Session and Christian Education Committee.

Accountability:  Accountable to the pastor as head of staff and indirectly to the Session and Christian Education Committee.  Annual evaluation will be conducted by the pastor, Session Personnel Committee and a member of the Christian Education Committee.

Responsibilities: 

Be present and engaged with children, families and Sunday School teachers an average of three Sundays per month (9:30 a.m. – 12 noon) over the course of the year (including Summer Sundays “one-room schoolhouse”).  Provide direct support to Sunday School teachers and children including getting to know teachers and children, acknowledging teachers’ and children’s participation and gifts, and providing safety/behavioral support to children.  Introduce visiting families to nursery and staff, Sunday School teachers and classrooms.  Assist in last-minute staffing needs as the need arises.  Be present in worship through Children’s Message.  Participate in church family fellowship during Coffee Hour.

Plan, present and pray with children gathered for Children’s Message during worship one Sunday per month.

Plan and prepare Bible-based children’s resources (clipboard activities) for children to use during worship on monthly Family Worship Sundays.  Assist in identifying children to share their gifts during worship.

Together with Christian Education Committee, review and select curriculum to be implemented in Sunday School.  Develop supplemental curriculum resources as needed (i.e. Summer Sunday School “one-room schoolhouse curriculum).

Assist with the Christian Education Committee in recruiting, training, providing curriculum overview and on-going resources and supplies (resource room inventory and maintenance) to Sunday School teaching staff.  Participate in yearly teacher orientation and follow-up transition meetings.

Act as link to Presbytery by sharing resources and continuing education information with Sunday School teachers, youth leaders, families and Christian Education Committee.  Participate in Presbytery’s “brown bag lunches” for Christian Educators.

Inform congregation of children’s ministry activities and resources through the annual Sunday School brochure, monthly Herald article, weekly bulletin insert, bulletin board postings and displays (including children’s Sunday School projects).

Maintain up-to-date Christian Education calendar, budget expenditures record, forms required by New Life Presbyterian Safe Spaces Policy (staff volunteer forms, children’s Sunday School registration forms), class registers, attendance statistics, and visitor follow-up mailings.  

Participate in the planning of and on-site support of related children’s ministries including Vacation Bible School, youth group activities, neighborhood outreach (e.g. Soul Singers) and special event family programs within New Life and with linkage churches.

Celebrate Christian Education Ministries by, together with the Christian Education Committee, planning and participating in Sunday School Teacher Orientation, “Rally Day”/”Jubilee Sunday” (beginning of Sunday School year), Christmas Pagaent, Teacher Recognition, and Children’s Sunday.

Communicate on a regular basis with the pastor and the Christian Education Committee by participating in monthly Committee meetings.

Resumes to:  Vera Versteeg,  172 Highland Parkway, Rochester, NY  14620.
                           vv@frontiernet.net