Educational Ministry Positions

Central Area:

MILFORD, The First Congregational Church is seeking a part time Director of Christian Education to provide leadership, guidance and resources including curriculum recommendations for all aspects of Religious Education within the church.

 The Candidate should be an enthusiastic person of faith with a love of working with children of all ages (Pre-k to High school) along with adults. This person will work as part of a team, led by the Minister and serve as a liaison between the administrative aspects of the church and the Religious Ed. Committee.

 Responsibilities include selecting and ordering curriculum (with the Minister and RE approval) for all Sunday School Programs, recruiting and training teachers, along with developing and implementing programs for the church’s education and enrichment. (Summer Programs, Youth Sunday Services, Adult Ed. Classes.)

 A Degree in Education and a Certification in Christian Education are preferred. This is a salaried position of approximately 20 hours per week. Our church is blessed to have such a great group of children and teacher volunteers who are excited about coming to Sunday School each week and are all very active in the church. We are looking forward to finding a Director who has that same excitement, dedication, and faith to help lead our children in the ways of God.

 To find out more information about our church and to view the Job Description, please

visit our church web site at www.infofind.com/milfcong . Please send letter of interest and resume to: First Congregational Church, 4 Congress Street, P.O. Box 344, Milford, Ma. 01757 Att. RE Committee. Or email the church: milfordcongregational@yahoo.com.

SHERBORN, Pilgrim Church, United Church of Christ, is seeking a Senior High Youth Group Leader, to begin work on or before 8/25/08. Pilgrim Church is a vital and active metro-west UCC congregation of 500 members. At the heart of our ministry is a commitment our young people. The youth group averages 30-40 high school youth per week and meets weekly (Monday evenings) for the school calendar year. Program includes a meal (provided by parents) and a lesson/activity. Our program also includes a yearly work camp to a United States location.  The salary is $12,000 with an expectation that the job requires 10-15 hours per week.  Partial health insurance and pension benefits are also offered.  Weekly attendance at Tuesday AM staff meeting is expected.  Leader reports to the Senior Pastor and Christian Education Committee.  Become a part of our spiritually exciting faith community!  For more information contact Pastor John F. Hudson: pastorjohn@pilgrimsherborn.org; 508-655-1667.   On the web: www.pilgrimsherborn.org. (8)

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Metropolitan Boston Area

AUBURNDALE/NEWTON United Parish of Auburndale, a federated United Church of Christ/ United Methodist Church is seeking an energetic, organized, imaginative person to fill the part-time position (12-15 hours per week, for 10 months) of Youth Minister. UPA is an Open and Affirming and Reconciling congregation.

The desired person will be responsible for the Christian Education of the active middle school and high school aged youth of the church. This will include at least two youth group meetings each month, and the planning and leading of a yearly socially and/or environmentally consciousness raising weekend retreat (Current youth group meetings are 11:30-1 on Sunday) The Youth Minister will assist the pastor with the Confirmation Class.

·The selected person will also be responsible for preparing and presenting children's sermons during the weekly worship services.  The Youth Minister will also work closely with the Board of Christian Education assisting them with the administration of the program. The selected candidate will plan and run teacher orientations and recruit and train staff for the nursery school. He or She will also be required to attend a monthly staff meeting and a monthly Common Meeting night with the various church boards and committees.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested parties should submit a letter of intent, resume to Youth Minister Search Committee, United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02466.  Anticipated start date September 2008 with a commitment of no less than two years. For information about the UPA go to www.upanewtonma.org. or you may speak with the Pastor, Jean Alexander 617-964-8516 (7)

LEXINGTON, Hancock United Church of Christ is searching for a Director of Children’s Ministries (‘DCM’).  Hancock, an open and affirming church, is one of the largest (800 members) and most active UCC churches in Massachusetts.  Our youth programs include over 175 children.  Please visit our web site (www.hancockchurch.org) for more information.

We are looking for an individual with strong organizational and administrative skills, as well as a passion for working with families and their children of all ages. Attendance at weekly staff meetings and Sunday services are required, as well as attendance at two additional Christian Ed Committee meetings per month. The DCM will report directly to the Associate Minister. Responsibilities will include developing and coordinating appropriate curricula for elementary Sunday school (grades K-5), middle school (grades 6-8) and Confirmation Class (grade 9).  The DCM will include supporting efforts to recruit parent teachers as well as providing teacher training for those volunteers. The position will be part time, 20 hours per week.  Compensation will be commensurate with experience, up to $30,000, benefits to be determined.  Desired start date, late summer/early fall. For more information, please contact Rev. Dana Allen Walsh at dana.allenwalsh@gmail.com , contact the church office at (781) 862-4220 or submit a letter of interest and resume to DCM Search Committee, Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421. (9)

MELROSE, First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is seeking an energetic and creative person of faith from a progressive Christian background to serve as our Director of Christian Education.
We have an active, vibrant, growing Sunday School program with 60 to 70 children and youth. Our Youth Ministry includes Middle School and High School youth. This position will require someone with good organizational and communication skills and who can work effectively with volunteers.

Responsibilities of this position are to coordinate our youth ministry programming which includes organization of an annual mission trip along with other service, recreational and faith development activities. This position provides oversight of the Sunday School curriculum, recruitment and support of Sunday School teachers, coordination of Sunday morning classroom time and direction of special worship and fellowship events for the children. This person will act as a liaison with our Nursery Care Coordinator. A team of Deacons will assist with Sunday School and youth ministry programming.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a comparable position. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. This is a part time, salaried position. Those interested should send a cover letter and resume to First Congregational Church of Melrose, 121 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176.

NEWTON/AUBURNDALE United Parish of Auburndale, a federated United Church of Christ/ United Methodist Church is seeking an energetic, organized, imaginative person to fill the part-time position (12-15 hours per week, for 10 months) of Youth Minister. UPA is an Open and Affirming and Reconciling congregation.

The desired person will be responsible for the Christian Education of the active middle school and high school aged youth of the church. This will include at least two youth group meetings each month, and the planning and leading of a yearly socially and/or environmentally consciousness raising weekend retreat (Current youth group meetings are 11:30-1 on Sunday) The Youth Minister will assist the pastor with the Confirmation Class.

·The selected person will also be responsible for preparing and presenting children's sermons during the weekly worship services.  The Youth Minister will also work closely with the Board of Christian Education assisting them with the administration of the program. The selected candidate will plan and run teacher orientations and recruit and train staff for the nursery school. He or She will also be required to attend a monthly staff meeting and a monthly Common Meeting night with the various church boards and committees.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested parties should submit a letter of intent, resume to Youth Minister Search Committee, United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02466.  Anticipated start date September 2008 with a commitment of no less than two years. For information about the UPA go to www.upanewtonma.org. or you may speak with the Pastor, Jean Alexander 617-964-8516 (7)

WALPOLE, United Church, an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, is seeking a Youth Coordinator to oversee a dynamic program of Christian fellowship for youth, grades 5-12.  Two youth groups, each with average attendance of 15 young people and a team of lay leaders, meet regularly to engage in fellowship and fun, worship, and service.

Responsibilities of youth coordinator:

Direct programming for high school youth, lead weekly Sunday evening meetings and occasional special events.

Facilitate communication with youth, parents, and congregation.

Coordinate fundraising efforts to support annual mission trip

Provide resources and support for middle school youth group

Foster continuity with church programming including Christian education, mission, and worship.

Required Qualifications:

A love for/ experience  working with pre teens/ teens

An enthusiastic, cooperative spirit

An attention to detail and organizational skills

A college degree

A desire to serve God through work with youth

Position is part-time: An average 12 hours/week during school year, 6 hours/week during summer months.  Pay is competitive. For more information, check out our web site at www.unitedwalpole.org or call 508-668-0551.  Send letter of interest and resume to United Church in Walpole, P.O. Box 287, Walpole, MA 02081 or email to office@unitedwalpole.org (9)

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Northeast Area

MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, First Parish Church, Congregational, of is seeking a Pastoral Assistant for program year 2008-2009.  The Pastoral Assistant will support the educational ministry of First Parish Church under the general direction of the Pastor, focusing primarily on adult education.  One major role will be to lead, support and extend the current extensive program of adult small group ministries, including maintaining and extending mailing lists and publicity for all such groups with the support of the office administrative staff.  Another role will be to provide a pastoral presence in support of the Director of Christian Education and adult volunteers in the church school.  It is envisioned that this function may include elements such as providing a small worship experience on Sunday morning for adult volunteers; responding to questions of a theological nature which may arise from adult volunteers; acting as a resource for parents of church school children; and advising the DCE and Christian Ed Committee on the content of the church school program.

It is envisioned that the above functions will constitute about 15-20 hours per week, with the PA being present most Thursday evenings, Friday mornings, and Sunday mornings as noted and occasional time in addition to those periods.  Details of this job description can be tailored to the gifts and motivations of individual applicants.  Applicants are expected to have significant theological background combined with interest and experience in the educational dimensions of parish life, but ordination is not necessary or expected.  Compensation is negotiable consistent with MACUCC Christian Education Guidelines.  Additional information on First Parish Church is at www.firstparishchurch.org.   Applicants may submit resumes to officeassist.fpchurch@verizon.net with subject line Attention Executive Committee, or by mail to Executive Committee, First Parish Church, Chapel Lane, Manchester, MA  01944. (9)

NEWBURYPORT, Central Congregational Church, UCC, an Open and Affirming Church, is seeking a Sunday School Director to oversee and coordinate our church school program (PreK-8) which follows the Rotation Model curriculum.  We are looking for an administrator who can inspire our teachers and volunteers, connect with families, work collaboratively with our pastors and Youth Coordinator, be present in Sunday school most Sundays and model the love of Christ to our children. We adhere to Safe Church Policy. 10 hrs/wk, including Sunday mornings/a weekly mtg/August –Mid-June.  Please send letter of interest and resume to: Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb Street, Box 372, Newburyport, MA 01950 OR Central.church@verizon.net  Attn: Christian Ed. Committee (9)

TOPSFIELD, The Congregational Church of Topsfield, United Church of Christ is currently seeking a person of mature commitment to the Christian faith, fueled by a passion for inspiring faith in children and youth to serve as our Director of Children and Youth Ministries. Qualified applicants should possess strong leadership, teaching and organization skills. This person will oversee the Sunday School program and nursery, ages 0 to 18 years old as well as KidsInC (4th-6th Grade) and Middle School Youth Groups. Responsibilities include recruiting and training teachers as well as planning and implementing special seasonal events like the children’s Christmas pageant. This is a vibrant church with a new Senior Pastor and active lay leadership with a dynamic Children and Youth Ministry helping children learn about God’s love and share it with others. We are seeking a spiritually devoted and energetic individual whose rapport with children and youth will inspire them and who partners with parents in developing the spiritual growth of their children. This is an interim position (lasting approximately 18 months) but the individual will be able to apply for the settled position once the congregation finalizes its staffing approach through a congregation wide planning process. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week for 10 months of the year: mid-August to mid-June. E-mail your resume with a cover letter to cesearch@topsfieldchurch.org. For more information, please e-mail Sandra Theodoridis at Sandra@topsfieldchurch.org. (4)

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Southeast Area:

BROCKTON, Christ Congregational Church, U.C.C. is seeking a part-time Director of Christian Education who is a committed person of faith to implement and coordinate a vibrant Church School, including teacher recruitment and training, intergenerational activities, and oversight of the volunteer youth advisors.  The DCE works with a supportive ministerial staff, an enthusiastic Board of Christian Education, and a congregation that loves its children and youth.  The position is 20 hours per week over 12 months, or can be worked as a 10 month position (summer off).  For more information, please contact Rev. Patricia Hayes 508-586-3022.  Please send resume to Board of Education, Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA 02301 or email to pastor@brocktonucc.org. 

FALMOUTH, The First Congregational Church of Falmouth, MA, a mainline Protestant church, seeks a Director of Christian Education.  This dynamic person will oversee our active church school and developing youth program.  20 hours per week, approx. 10 months per year. Send resume to: 68 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540 or email: CEsearch1stcong@aol.com (7)

MARSHFIELD HILLS, North Community Church is seeking to hire a part-time Minister/Director of Religious Education (ordainable call) to direct the Sunday school and youth programs to start August 1, 2008.  This person will work with the church’s Religious Education Team to recruit, train, supervise and support volunteer teachers in the Sunday school as well as the vacation bible school.  Working with adults in the church, they will implement a faith-based youth group and organize the confirmation program. The candidate must have minimum a Bachelor’s Degree. This position is 24 hours per week, year round.  The salary and benefit package is very competitive. The hours are flexible but must include Sundays, the vacation Bible school and annual mission trip. Please send your resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 2, Marshfield Hills, MA 02051-0002 or by email to re_position@northcommunitychurch.org. Should you have further questions: 781-837-3784.  North Community Church is a member of the United Church of Christ. (9)

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Western Area:

AMHERST, South Congregational Church is seeking a part time Director of Youth and Family Ministries to begin orientation in August 2008. The Director will work with the Pastor and the Board of Christian Education to develop and coordinate the educational and spiritual needs of families with children ages infant to 21 years. The Director will coordinate the church school program and oversee the Youth Leader and the Youth Ministry Program for youth in Grades 6-12. The Director will extend him or herself to new families and encourage participation in programs that nurture our faith and family lives through education, service, fellowship, fun and worship. South Congregational Church is an open and affirming church where members and friends meet to worship God and offer love and assistance to one another. In the spirit of Christian love and acceptance, all are welcome. Please reply to: Board of Christian Education, South Congregational Church, 1066 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002 or to cesouthchurch@comcast.net by April 1, 2008. For more information on South Church or to view the full job description, please see our website at www.amherstsouthchurch.org. (5)

AMHERST, South Congregational Church, in, is seeking a part time Youth Leader to begin orientation in August 2008. The Youth Leader will be responsible for planning (with the Director of Youth and Family Ministries) and implementing youth services and outreach, fellowship and activities, and discussions related to teen issues and faith. This position requires 20 hours per month and the Leader must have regular access to a vehicle. Office space at the church can also be made available. South Congregational Church is an open and affirming church where members and friend meet to worship God and offer love and assistance to one another. In the spirit of Christian love and acceptance, all are welcome. Please reply to: Board of Christian Education, South Congregational Church, 1066 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002, or to cesouthchurch@comcast.net by April 1, 2008. For more information on South Church or to view the full job description, please see our website at www.amherstsouthchurch.org (5)

ENFIELD, CT The Enfield Congregational Church UCC, , is seeking a part-time Director of Christian Education, to begin mid-summer.  This is a one-year, renewable, non-benefited position,  approximately 20-25 hours a week.  Responsibilities include oversight of the entire Christian Education program of the church -- pre-school through adult, as well as youth groups.  Interested persons should send a resume to: The Rev. Robert L. Livingston, Interim Pastor, Enfield Congregational UCC PO Box 3171 Enfield, CT  06083-3171 (9)