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Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant will be under the direct supervision of the Pastor and must be able to maintain good public relations, commending the church and its members to others, and refraining from derogatory speaking. The Administrative Assistant must keep anything in the office, information, and church communications private.
There must be open communication between the Administrative Assistant, Pastor, and assigned Leadership Team representative.
The first three months of employment will serve as a trial period of the newly hired Administrative Assistant. Either party may terminate the agreement during the trial period without notice. After the trial period, termination of employment by the Administrative Assistant will require a two-week notice.
Thirty-six (36) hours will constitute a work week. Hours of work will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. unless otherwise agreed upon by the Pastor and SPR Committee Chairperson. The church office is open to the public during the following hours: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. Hours of work, including length of lunch break, can be flexible with prior approval from the Pastor or Leadership Team representative. Salary payments will be direct deposit on the 15th and last day of the month.
The Administrative Assistant will have one-week (36 hrs) of paid time off (PTO) in the first year and two-weeks (72 hrs) of PTO thereafter. Use of PTO will be in consultation with the Pastor or SPR Committee Chairperson. This employee will also receive ten (10) paid holidays which include New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Other days taken off will be without pay.
An annual evaluation session between the Administrative Assistant, Pastor, and Leadership Team representative occurs during the first of August.
General duties of the Administrative Assistant include the following:
- Answer phone and route calls to the appropriate person.
- Check voicemail daily and return calls or take necessary action.
- Check email often throughout the day and respond quickly.
- Go to post office daily to pick up mail, distribute, and mail any items.
- Unlock Family Life Center for walkers at 8 a.m. and lock at noon (PDO teachers lock door on Tues. & Thurs. afternoons)
- Maintain master calendar for the church and publish monthly in the newsletter as well as maintain Calendar of Events on the church website.
- Write letters to other Methodist churches for change of membership such as transfer of membership.
- Responsible for scheduling events and rental of church facilities and bus.
- Maintain church membership rolls.
- Prepare church directories and place near entrances. Email directories upon request.
- Design, compile, prepare, and mail monthly newsletters and publish a digital version of each newsletter on the church website.
- Publish major announcements to the church website.
- Must download new postage forms for bulk mailing, yearly, from the U.S. Postal Service website.
- Prepare worship bulletins and inserts. Place a copy of the bulletin on the pulpit, organ, piano, the worship leader”s chair, and the pastor”s chair. Make approx. 150 bulletins and put 45 at the side entrance, 20 on the window ledge right outside of the Choir Room, 20 at the Family Life Center, and remaining ones go in the narthex (number of copies may vary according to attendance). Publish a digital copy of the bulletin each week on the church website.
- Schedule ushers, greeters, nursery workers, children”s church workers, and acolytes. Send email reminders every Monday to those who are scheduled to serve.
- Design posters and forms for special events such as Christmas Eve, Easter, VBS, Fall Festival, etc.
- Make copies of all invoices, file one in office, and put the original in the Treasurer”s mail slot.
- Distribute Upper Rooms to narthex, side entrance, and Family Life Center.
- Use available software/hardware to compile messages to send to members sharing meeting reminders, funeral plans, special events, prayer requests, etc.
- Ensure information presented on the church website is accurate as the church grows and make minor editorial changes as necessary.
- Contact cleaning crew when church requires extra cleaning for special events.
- Order Sunday school and Bible Study curriculum, office supplies, sanctuary supplies, FamilyLife Center kitchen supplies, and janitorial supplies as required.
- Assist Pastor with Charge Conference and Year-End Reports.
- Copy and distribute monthly financial reports and add report to the monthly newsletters
- Responsible for completing background checks for the church as needed as well as for the PDO personnel. Place copies of all background checks in the Treasurer”s mail slot. Keep copies in office.
- Order Welcome Baskets for visitors who have visited two consecutive weeks. Contact volunteers to deliver baskets. Print maps and directions with phone numbers for the volunteers.
- Assist with Stewardship Campaigns by typing letters, preparing envelopes using mail merge, stuffing letters in envelopes, adding postage, and delivering to the post office
- Compile Sunday school promotion certificates and baptismal certificates as needed
- Maintain reservation lists for church-wide meals.
- Prepare new member packets and maintain supplies for the packets
- Notify the Bereavement Team”s monthly designated chairperson if a family wants a meal after a memorial service. Keep Bereavement Team list up-to-date.
- Contact the designated church member who is in charge of helping those who need assistance with food, electric/water payments, clothing, etc.
- Responsible for locking all checks, cash, donations, and contributions in safe, keeping information confidential at all times. The safe combination should never be given to anyone.
- Clip photos and articles from weekly newspapers pertaining to any church member or activity and put on the main bulletin board at the side entrance.
- Type, copy, and assemble yearly Charge Conference booklets
- Maintain a file of PDO applications and distribute to parents as needed
- Must keep Breeze® membership files and ongoing membership up-to-date.
- Be a willing and sympathetic listener to members who have needs or problems, or just need to talk with someone, especially shut-ins.
- Assist Trustees/Leadership Team in unlocking doors and admitting repairmen in the church or Family Life Center
- Keep log for those who check out the credit card and ensure card is returned with a receipt for the office and treasurer.
- Maintain distribution log of keys.
- Make Altar Flower Calendar for the new year and check weekly for anyone who has scheduled altar flowers for Sunday worship. Add special announcement in bulletins for altar flowers.
- Order rosebuds from local florist in honor of newborn babies of church members. Rosebuds to be placed on the altar with a special birth announcement in the bulletin.
Contemporary Worship Leader
The worship leader will work with the Pastor and lead a team to oversee and coordinate all the details of a contemporary worship service, with the goal of passionate worship that focuses on God and helps people of all ages grow in their understanding of the gospel, and with a focus on fulfilling the mission and vision of the Global Methodist Church.
The Worship Leader is under the direct supervision of the SCM Senior Pastor and the general supervision of the Leadership Team.
Qualifications:
- A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him, with a commitment to moral purity.
- Commitment to the mission, vision, and worship philosophy of making disciples for Jesus Christ.
- Displays evidence of passion for worshiping God and helping others worship through music, liturgy, and in personal and community practices.
- A good understanding of and ability to lead and/or direct contemporary Christian music. Ability to sing, play keyboard, guitar, or percussion is preferred but not required.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to engage the congregation in worship effectively, alongside a sensitivity to the many ways people relate to God.
- Skilled in organization, administration, and interpersonal relationships. A team player with a positive attitude.
- Skilled in the use of technology in worship and in the use of sound, lighting, computers, and video projection. Ability to incorporate other art forms as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain an authentic and growing walk with Jesus Christ through ongoing spiritual disciplines.
- Build and/or work with the necessary teams to carry out the contemporary worship service. This includes recruiting, auditioning, teaching, training, and directing musicians to serve the congregation as a team with musical skill and humility.
- Direct all weekly activities and rehearsals necessary to facilitate the contemporary worship service, including some form of spiritual formation at every rehearsal to promote discipleship and cultivate a worship community.
- Plan the corporate contemporary worship services in consultation with the Senior Pastor and do so with prayer, conceptual forethought, theological accuracy, and musical appropriateness. Oversee song and choral selection, media preparation and presentation, sound and lighting enhancements, and coordination of all instrumentalists, vocalists, and dramatists.
- Lead all contemporary worship services, inviting heartfelt worship that draws people in, encourages participation, and points people to Jesus.
- Assist in the set-up and tear-down of sound equipment before and after rehearsals and Sunday morning service.
- Find and plan other ways to use music and drama to reach out to the community evangelistically. Oversee the contemporary worship department budget, organization, and volunteers.
- Communicate regularly with the church office.
- Serve in an advisory capacity to the Leadership Team, demonstrating a commitment to this congregation and its mission and celebrating and serving the whole life of the congregation and the community.
- Set annual goals for the contemporary worship ministry that are in line with our vision, and then evaluate how those goals were attained or modified during the year.
- Maintain familiarity with Global Methodist resources, facilitate their use, and be able to recommend appropriate resources for educating all age levels and faith stages about worship life.
Work Hours: An average of ten (10) hours per week is expected, with distribution of work hours based on activities. Some of the programs are annual events requiring additional hours, while other times may require less overall hours per week.
Children’s Director
The Children’s Director shall be committed to Jesus Christ and to the children and their families of this church. The Director shall demonstrate character traits of the highest caliber and display integrity and unquestionable moral standards. The Director shall possess the administrative skills necessary to carry out the job duties, as well as the interpersonal skills necessary for working with children and adults.
The mission of the Global Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly. The Children’s Director plays a vital part in this by providing the children (ages 5 through 5th grade) and their families with opportunities to know and experience the love of Jesus and instilling in them a desire to be His disciples, as well as by establishing the basics of our faith using age-appropriate lessons and other learning opportunities.
DUTIES
- Plan, promote, conduct, and oversee the various programs for children’s ministry outlined in the Programs section of this document.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage volunteers for the children’s program.
- Build relationships with the children and their families and be available to address concerns and identify needs.
- Become familiar with families enrolled in Parent’s Day Out and encourage participation in SCM Children’s Programming.
- Co-chair Children and Youth Council meetings with the Youth Director, to be held quarterly or as necessary.
- Serve in an advisory capacity to the Leadership Team.
- Attend educational and training workshops or seminars to develop effective ways to conduct children’s programs.
- Submit budget proposal annually prior to annual church budget meeting and adhere to approved budget amount.
- Submit receipts and other documentation of expenditures of church funds to the church treasurer.
- Communicate the activities of the youth group through the church’s webpage, newsletter, bulletin and other sources.
- Know, follow, and enforce the Ministry Safe policies of SCM.
- Regular participation in SCM worship services.
PROGRAMS
- Weekly children’s gathering including teaching, constructive play, crafts, snacks or any other component useful in pursuing the goals stated above.
- Oversee Children’s Church by scheduling volunteers and helpers and providing curriculum or supplies as necessary. Be available to fill in if necessary.
- Palm Sunday and Easter Festival. Palm Sunday morning worship responsibilities include ordering palm branches and organizing children to process in the service waving palm branches. Easter Festival events may include games, crafts, devotions, snacks/treats, puppet show, and egg hunt, with volunteers also needed for setup and cleanup. Responsibilities include procuring and training volunteers for all aspects, promotion of the event, ordering of supplies, soliciting and organizing donations for treats/candy/eggs, filling of the eggs, and general oversight of the event. The director would also coordinate a devotional meeting for volunteers prior to the event.
- Vacation Bible School, a large two to five-day community event in the evenings with a concluding celebration. Responsibilities include coordination and oversight of the event, acquiring and training volunteers for all aspects of this event, procuring curriculum/supplies, promoting the event, coordinating food for the children and volunteers, and decorating the church facilities applicable to the curriculum theme. The director would also coordinate a devotional meeting for volunteers prior to each night of the event.
- Fall Festival with Trunk N Treat. This is a large event for the Spring City community. Activities include games, food, prizes, pictures, and the Trunk N Treat portion, as well as setup and cleanup for the event. Responsibilities include organizing, training, and overseeing volunteers, scheduling and promoting the event, soliciting and distributing candy and food donations, decorating and setup. The director would also coordinate a devotional meeting for volunteers prior to the event.
- Coordinating a Christmas event.
- Coordinating ordering and distribution of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts by the children during morning worship.
- Service opportunities as appropriate.
Work Hours: An average of ten to fifteen (10-15) hours per week is expected, with distribution of work hours based on the children’s activities. Some of the programs are annual events requiring additional hours, while other times may require less overall hours per week. Programs and schedules may be added, modified, or removed as necessary to meet the needs for the growth of our ministry and
Youth Director
The Youth Director shall be committed to Jesus Christ and to the youth and their families of this church. The Director shall demonstrate character traits of the highest caliber and display integrity and unquestionable moral standards. The Director shall possess the administrative skills necessary to carry out the job duties, as well as the interpersonal skills necessary for working with youth and adults.
The mission of the Global Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly. The Youth Director plays a vital part in this by providing the youth (6th through 12th grade) and their families with opportunities to know and experience the love of Jesus and instilling in them a desire to be His disciples, as well as by building strong relationships and cultivating leaders among the youth.
DUTIES
- Plan, promote, conduct, and oversee the various programs for youth ministry outlined in the Programs section of this document.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage volunteers for the youth program.
- Build relationships with the youth and their families and be available to address concernsand identify needs.
- Co-chair Children and Youth Council meetings with the Children’s Director, to be heldquarterly or as necessary.
- Serve in an advisory capacity to the Leadership Team.
- Attend educational and training workshops or seminars to develop effective ways toconduct youth programs.
- Submit budget proposal annually prior to annual church budget meeting and adhere toapproved budget amount.
- Submit receipts and other documentation of expenditures of church funds to the churchtreasurer.
- Communicate the activities of the youth group through the church’s webpage,newsletter, bulletin and other sources.
- Know, follow, and enforce the Ministry Safe policies of SCM.
- Regular participation in SCM worship services.
PROGRAMS
- Weekly Wednesday and Sunday evening youth gatherings including teaching Bible lessons that will help our youth to establish a relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in their faith. May also include games, service projects, snacks or meals, or any other component useful in pursuing the goals stated above.
- Coordinating and attending Resurrection, an annual youth weekend in Pigeon Forge, or other comparable spiritual event approved by the pastor.
- Coordinating an annual fall weekend spiritual retreat.
- Regular mission trips and service opportunities as appropriate.
- Regular fun activities and outings.
Work Hours: An average of ten to fifteen (15-20) hours per week is expected, with distribution of work hours based on the youth activities. Some of the programs are annual events requiring additional hours, while other times may require less overall hours per week. Programs and schedules may be added, modified, or removed as necessary to meet the needs for the growth of our ministry and witness to youth within our church and community.