JOB OPENINGS

POSITION PURPOSE:  Provide oversight of Missions and Community Ministries
POSITION STATUS:  Full-Time, Exempt
REPORTS TO:  Directing Pastor
 
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum associate degree in related field of study preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience managing staff, volunteers, and program budgets in a church or non-profit setting preferred.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and social media resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills in relating to diverse membership and community.
• Strong skillset in planning, coordinating, and scheduling ministry/programs.

• Ability to demonstrate positive accountability to those in authority.

 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Articulate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how this shapes living as His disciple.
• Affirm and embrace the mission and vision of Peoria First United Methodist Church.
• Demonstrate personal lifestyle and values that are consistent with spiritual leadership.
• Commit to work in close, supportive, and collegial ways with pastoral leadership and staff.

 
POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide oversight of the Missions and Community Ministries teams including Loaves & Fish,
• Lincoln School Buddy Ministries, Morton Square Soccer, Benevolence, and Transportation.
• Serve as liaison between staff members and the Missions and Community Ministry teams.
• Perform regular analysis of each Community Ministry for best serving local needs.
• Coordinate member volunteers and outside churches/organizations to serve in community ministries.
• Oversee procurement of food and hygiene items for Loaves & Fish food and hygiene pantries.
• Establish relationship with walk-ins from community during Sunday Worship and other church events.
• Serve as liaison between the church and other non-profit and government organizations.

 
POSITION ANCILLARY DUTIES:

• Participate in regular team, staff, and leadership meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION PURPOSE:  To make disciples of Jesus Christ through Children and Family Ministries
POSITION STATUS:  Full-Time, Exempt     
 REPORTS TO:  Directing Pastor
 
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent field of study preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in childcare or similar position preferred.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, necessary internet tools, and social media resources.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills in relating to members and diverse community.
• Strong skillset in planning, coordinating, and implementing ministry/programming.

• Ability to effectively supervise others and demonstrate positive accountability to those in authority.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Articulate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how this relationship shapes living as a disciple.
• Affirm and embrace the mission and vision of Peoria First United Methodist Church.
• Demonstrate personal lifestyle, integrity, and values consistent with visible leadership in the church.
• Commit to work in close, supportive, and collegial ways with pastoral leadership and staff.

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive ministry programs and outreach to children and families.
• Procure quality curricula for children and families in Sunday school and other special programs.
• Recruit and train-equip volunteer-servants in children and family ministries including annual Vacation Bible School, seasonal, and special events.
• Create and manage annual budget including restricted funds relating to children and family ministries.
• Identify all logistical and technology necessary to ensure effective ministry to children and families.
• Design a viable, ongoing, volunteer-driven ministry to children at the Saturday ‘Alive’ worship service.
• Provide full resources, guidance, and support for children and families within the Hispanic community.
• Supervise and evaluate other staff involved in the delivery of children and family ministries.
• Direct all necessary information related to Children and Family Ministries for website, print, intra-church, and community publicity to the Director of Communication.

 
POSITION ANCILLARY DUTIES:

• Participate in regular team, staff, and leadership meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.