Job Summary & Description:

The Coordinator of High School Ministries helps carry out the youth ministry mission to Love God, Love Others, and Live Weird through leading the Youth Worship High School Ministry of Franklin First UMC's Youth Ministry, engaging with youth and families in the community and helping them to connect to the youth ministry and church and supporting all regular programs. This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description and should perform all job duties in alignment with the following mission and vision statement and with the beliefs of the United Methodist Church Book of Discipline.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinates programming and events pertaining to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
• Follows Safe Sanctuary Guidelines at all times
• Works alongside other youth staff members to plan and coordinate youth ministry events
• Participates in leadership on Sunday mornings as directed by the Director of Youth Ministries
• Serves as a small group leader for Wednesday Night Live
• Provides leadership for trips and events
• Participate in one continuing education opportunity per year
• Attend regular coaching and support meetings with the Director of Youth Ministry
• Coordinates the recruitment, assessment, and placement process for all praise band candidates
• Designs and lead worship experiences for Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, events, and retreats
• Coordinates promoting upcoming programs through email, social media, 415 Youth website, flyers, and personal contacts to youth and families
• Coordinates meetings for the Student Leadership Team
• Assists the staff in researching or planning curriculum to be used in teaching during Sunday morning Thrive programming
• Overall time commitment would include:
• • 15% in direct contact with youth through organized ministry including Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, band rehearsals, and trips and retreats
  • 20% in contact, coordination, and planning with members of the Praise Band for practices and performances
  • 5% in contact with the Student Leadership team during meetings and communication
  • 45% in preparation, organization and administrative (planning programs, communication, logistics, weekly youth staff meeting, etc.)
  • 5% in contact with youth through informal meet-ups and contact work
  • 5% in serving and connecting in the church and with the community. (Giving Garden, local missions, worship service, One Gen Away, etc.)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Models being a disciple of Jesus through actions, words and lifestyle.
• Embraces a collaborative approach and works well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all members of the team including youth, parents and guardians, staff, and volunteers.
• Exhibits openness and approachability. Enjoys the challenge of meeting new people and connecting with them. Makes young people feel comfortable and valued.
• Expresses empathy. Young people crave friendships with people who understand them, know what they're going through, and how it makes them feel.
• Ability to organize a complex schedule of events alongside their personal schedule.
• Possesses a joyful excitement for youth and their families, the church, and the Word of God.
• Possesses a working knowledge of United Methodist theology and principles.
• Strong communication skills. Able to express ideas and goals clearly through both oral and written communications including emails, newsletters, and social media.
• Is able to work effectively with a team of Youth Ministry staff.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a high-energy environment, lift 50 pounds, and move freely for long periods of time.