Director of Youth Ministries

Title: Director of Youth Ministries

Location: Centennial United States

Job Description:

Smoky Hill United Methodist Church

Centennial, Colorado 80015

Part Time , On-Site

Summary: The Director of Youth Ministries will cultivate a vital community for youth to grow in faith and life. Our youth ministry is an important part of our church community and thus is integrated into the mission and ministry of the whole church. The Youth Director will be a contributing member of our collaborative staff team and work with our Children and Family Director as well as our Music Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Youth Director is responsible to recruit and support a team of adult Youth Sponsors who will work together to provide:

• Youth Group gatherings
• Faith formation classes such as Sunday School, Bible study, Confirmation
• Activities (special events, retreats, programs, mission activities)
• Summer mission trips
• Fundraising
• Youth Sunday worship service

Qualifications:

We are looking for a person who is passionate about and dedicated to helping youth mature as people of faith by being a positive spiritual leader and mentor.

Competencies:

• A strong personal faith
• Love for youth and understanding of their developmental stages
• Able to relate to diverse people, including neuro-divergent youth and those exploring their identities
• Strong communication skills; verbal, written, and digital
• A team player who is willing to collaborate with the youth, staff, and church community
• Organization and attention to detail
• Can nurture a loving community which creates space for each person to thrive

Inclusiveness:

We are a Reconciling Church. All employees must fully support our welcome statement: "Smoky Hill United Methodist church affirms that God's grace is available to all. We prayerfully seek to openly welcome all of God's children regardless of Christian perspective, education, economic condition, race, gender identity, national origin, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. We commit ourselves to be in ministry for and with all persons independent of society's regard. God blesses us all so that together we can be God's instrument of blessing to the world."

Compensation: $20,000-24,000 annually for this part-time position, depending on experience and education.

Benefits: Paid time off, flexible schedule, hybrid work possible, meaningful work making a difference in the lives of amazing youth.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Position potentially begins June 1. We will accept applications until April 22nd.

Smoky Hill United Methodist Church

19491 E. Smoky Hill Rd. Centennial, CO 80015

(303)690-9816 smokyhillumc.org

Organization: Smoky Hill United Methodist Church

Contact: Patti Agnew

Phone: 3036909816

Closing Date: 04/22/2026

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