Job Openings
Requirements and Application Process
10 Requirements for every church position...
Love Jesus, love people, and love connecting them together.
Support our church’s stance on affirming all persons (all ethnicities, races, socio-economic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations)
Be willing to teach/lead with a United Methodist understand of faith.
Be adaptable, coachable, and adjust quickly to change with a positive attitude.
Model healthy relationships with the pastor, staff, and lay leadership.
Address conflict in a way that is healthy, direct, kind, and Christ-like.
Be an excellent steward of church resources.
Be a strong advocate for the whole church in the community.
Model a growing Christian faith and remain a full participant in the life of this church (for some positions that work during the week, we may support you participating in another faith community, but regular faith community attendance is required).
Successful criminal background check and Ministry Safe certification.
5 Steps to apply for any position...
Online application: When you are ready to apply, fill out the online application here.
Screening Interview: If your application shows you are a good fit, we'll do a short zoom or phone interview and answer your questions.
In-Person Interview: If your screening shows you are a good fit, we'll visit in person and dig a bit deeper into how you are called to this position. For positions, this could include two in person interviews and/or auditions.
Conditional offer: If you are selected, you'll be given a conditional offer of employment. Before beginning your role here, you'll need to meet the following conditions...
Reference check: We'll contact your previous employers seeking a positive reference.
Ministry Safe Certification: This is the denomination's training and background check process for child protection.
ICCP Background (preschool only): If you are working around the preschool, you'll complete the state's required checks.
Pediatric First Aid/CPR (preschool only): If you are working in the preschool, the state will require you to complete Pediatric First Aid.
Final Employment offer: Once those conditions are met, you'll begin working on our team.
Current Open Positions
Director of Worship
Role Description
This position is unique in that the church may hire one person for all these roles (FT) or hire multiple people for 1-2 roles (PT). The open roles include:
Worship planning & band leadership (~10 hours per week)
AND/OR
Adult Choir leadership (~4 hours per week)
AND/OR
Children's Choir leadership (~4 hours per week)
AND/OR
Bell Choir leadership (~4 hours per week)
AND/OR
Teach Preschool Music Classes (~18 hours per week)
Reports to: Pastor
Reports to you: If in the primary leadership role, you'll supervise music staff, music volunteers, tech team, scripture readers, and worship arts/decor volunteers.
Meeting participation: Core Staff, Full Staff, lead Worship Team meetings
Responsible for: If in the primary planning role, you'll be responsible for everything related to worship planning, directing or overseeing the direction of all groups, worship arts/decor, and tech
Qualifications
Minimum age 23 (due to Safe Sanctuary policy)
High school diploma or equivalent (we prefer a college music degree)
Experience leading worship (we prefer experience with a heart for leading people, not just music)
Excellent vocal leadership skills as well as proficiency in keys and/or guitar
Skill in leading rehearsals with vocalists and instrumentalists (we prefer someone with prior director experience but are willing to train a college student working on a degree)
Ability to recruit new musicians (we prefer someone with connections to local musicians)
Experience with or the capability to quickly learn worship technology including Planning Center Services, Song Select, and ProPresenter 7 (we prefer someone with experience in these tools)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (in person, in writing, and online)
Detail oriented, multi-tasker, great communicator, positive interpersonal skills, and outgoing
Time Commitment
Salary, exempt. This position can include 1-2 of these tasks in a part time role or combined for a full time role. Regardless of your role, Sunday mornings, rehearsal evenings, and mid-week daytime staff meetings are required.
Worship planning & band leadership (~10 hours per week)
Adult Choir leadership (~4 hours per week)
Children's Choir leadership (~4 hours per week)
Bell Choir leadership (~4 hours per week)
Teach Preschool Music Classes (~18 hours per week)
Schedule is flexible and will be determined by the roles selected. Our office is closed on Friday and Saturday.
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience
Paid time off negotiated with the candidate (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and Pentecost are no miss days)
You may enroll your own children (by birth, adoption, guardianship, foster to adopt, or temporary foster care) in the preschool program at a discounted or free cost depending on the number of hours you work.
Retirement and health are not available at this time, though we are researching potential future options
Time frame
Begin a probationary period in mid-August, 2024
Executive Assistant
Role Description
Reports to: Pastor
Reports to you: All first impressions including Connection Point Team, Lead Greeters, Mug Team
Meeting participation: Core Staff, Full Staff, lead administrative team meetings, and participate in others as requested by the pastor
Responsible for: Office management, calendar, communication, marketing, guest follow up, event management, lead the first impressions team, supporting the pastor
Qualifications
Minimum age 23 (due to Safe Sanctuary policy)
High school diploma or equivalent (we prefer a college degree)
Excellent computer skills in a Mac environment including comfort with Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Calendar, and Sites) and Canva Pro (we prefer additional experience in Planning Center and Quickbooks)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (in person, in writing, and online)
Event management skills are needed, including the ability to be detail oriented and multi-task
Time Commitment
Part time, salary, exempt (approximately 20-25 hours) in person
Schedule is flexible but our preference is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday between 9 and 3 as well as Sunday morning. Our office is closed on Friday and Saturday.
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience
Paid time off negotiated with the candidate (Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and Pentecost are no miss days)
You may enroll your own children (by birth, adoption, guardianship, foster to adopt, or temporary foster care) in the preschool program at a discounted cost.
Retirement and health are not available at this time, though we are researching potential future options
Time frame
Begin a probationary period in mid-August, 2024
Coordinator of Youth Ministries
Role Description
Reports to: Director of Student Ministries
Reports to you: All youth ministry volunteers
Meeting participation: All Staff, Core Staff, Student Ministry Team meeting
Responsible for: developing programming specifically for middle and high school youth combined and times and separate at times. This include mid-week or evening programming in addition to being the primary contact point for gathering and utilizing teen leadership during worship. You'll coordinate an annual mission trip as well as monthly local events. A primary focus is on connecting existing teens, reaching new teens, and program growth.
Qualifications
Minimum age 23 (due to Safe Sanctuary policy)
High school diploma or equivalent (we prefer a college degree)
Experience leading teens (we prefer youth minstry experience with demonstrated growth)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (in person, in writing, and online)
Dynamic, outgoing, and approachable for teens and parents alike
Timely and responsible
Time Commitment
Part time, hourly, non-exempt (approximately 8-10 hours) in person
Schedule will be to attend the listed meetings above and create programming 1 day per week in addition to being the primary person meeting and connecting teens into worship on Sunday mornings.
Compensation
Part-time, exempt, salary to be negotiated (approximately $9,000 depending on experience)
Paid time off approximately 2 weeks per year based on the number of hours you work
You may enroll your own children (by birth, adoption, guardianship, foster to adopt, or temporary foster care) in the preschool program at a discounted cost depending on space available.
As this is a part time role, retirement and health are not available.
Time frame
Begin a probationary period in early August, 2024
Facility Support
Role Description
Reports to: Executive Assistant
Reports to you: N/A
Meeting participation: All Staff, Administrative Team, Trustees (only when a special request is made)
Responsible for: Light maintenance (lightbulbs, handy-person work, room set up)
Qualifications
Minimum age 16 (due to Safe Sanctuary policy)
Currently in high school or beyond
Experience in handy-person work
Good verbal communication skills
Timely and responsible
Time Commitment
Part time, hourly, non-exempt (approximately 6-8 hours) in person
Schedule will be a single Tuesday, Wednedsay, or Thursday between 9am and 3pm (Wednesdays preferred). A few Sunday mornings or special events during the year may be required.
Compensation
Houly rate approximately $15 per hour
Paid time off approximately 1 week per year based on the number of hours you work
You may enroll your own children (by birth, adoption, guardianship, foster to adopt, or temporary foster care) in the preschool program at a discounted cost depending on space available.
As this is a part time role, retirement and health are not available.
Time frame
Begin a probationary period in mid-August, 2024
Preschool/Daycare Asst. Teacher
Role Description
Reports to: Director of Student Ministries
Reports to you: N/A
Meeting participation: All Staff, Student Ministry Team meeting
Responsible for: helping implement age-appropriate lessons for children (with help if needed), utilizing both Abeka and Christian lessons. You'll love, care for, and keep all our kids safe and communicate well with parents.
Qualifications
Minimum age 16 (due to Safe Sanctuary policy)
Currently in high school or beyond
Experience in a licensed childcare setting is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (in person, in writing, and online)
Timely and responsible
Time Commitment
Part time, hourly, non-exempt (approximately 20-25 hours) in person
Schedule will be any weekday between 7am and 5:30pm. A few Sunday mornings or special events during the year may be required.
Compensation
Houly rate approximately $15 per hour
Paid time off approximately 1 week per year based on the number of hours you work
You may enroll your own children (by birth, adoption, guardianship, foster to adopt, or temporary foster care) in the preschool program at a discounted cost depending on space available.
As this is a part time role, retirement and health are not available.
Time frame
Begin a probationary period in mid-August, 2024