NWTX Conference Jobs

Posted 6/2/2024

Job Description: Director of Child and Youth Empowerment

Horizon Texas Conference

Apply by June 14

Summary

The Central Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences, pending approval of the Southcentral Jurisdictional Conference in July, will become one Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The Joint Personnel Committee for these three conferences announces a search for the Director of Child and Youth Empowerment for the newly named Horizon Texas Conference and invites inquiries and resumes for the position. The conference is committed to fostering inclusion, understanding, and respect for diversity within our churches and community. Rooted in our faith-based values, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, celebrated, and valued.

The Central Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences have been in conversations since early 2023 to explore the process of unification. Throughout the spring and summer of 2023, Bishop Saenz, along with clergy and lay leaders from all three conferences, worked together on a plan to unify the three conferences. Working together as one body with a unified vision and strategic priorities, the Horizon Texas Conference will be well-positioned to multiply Jesus followers following the widely anticipated adoption of new conference boundaries by the summer of 2024.

The Joint Personnel Committee seeks a strategic leader responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for promoting spiritual formation in the Wesleyan tradition (Love God, Proclaim Christ, Serve Others, Do Justice), empowerment, and well-being of Children and Youth within the Church and in the world.

Primary Roles:

· Cast a vision, expand and strengthen the conference’s missional mindset for the spiritual and temporal well-being of children and youth.

· Foster a culture of prayer, discipleship, and call among children and youth throughout the conference.

· Collaborate with the Directors/Team Leaders, as well as children’s and youth ministry staff and volunteers in congregations, to support the success of children and youth ministry and advocacy.

· Establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders in the conference, as needed to meet goals and objectives for children and youth formation and advocacy.

· Develop plans and strategies to achieve conference goals and objectives for youth empowerment and advocacy.

· Leverage the connection by facilitating the sharing of local churches' ideas, best practices, and resources across the conference.

· Develop tools, templates, resources, forms, and implementation strategies and make them accessible to clergy, laity, and congregations to enhance their ministry.

· Procure and allocate resources to ensure the success of Conference and department team goals, objectives, and key results regarding youth empowerment and advocacy.

· Enter into partnerships and collaborative efforts to enhance capabilities and achieve shared objectives.

· Assess strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities for child and youth spiritual formation and advocacy and work with child and youth adult workers to develop strategic plans that outline goals and action steps for growth and improvement.

· Develop age-appropriate programs, activities, events, or initiatives that support the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of children and youth and their families.

· Organize training sessions or workshops for parents and children/youth workers for developing skills in mentoring, teaching, counseling, pastoral care, addressing current issues and challenges faced, child protection policies, and creating safe spaces for young people.

· Equip congregations to create environments where children and youth feel valued, respected, and connected to the larger faith community.

· Ensure congregations implement child protection policies to create safe environments for children and youth.

· Develop initiatives to equip and empower parents to participate in the faith formation of their children.

· Design and implement effective training and development systems for effective child and youth ministries.

· Develop and implement a system for attracting, equipping and retaining laity to serve as children’s and youth ministry staff in congregations.

· Foster collaboration between congregations to share best practices related to effectively engaging and advocating for children and youth.

· Support and resource the launching of outreach initiatives to reach unchurched or marginalized children and youth with the gospel, ministries that empower agency, alleviate suffering, and heal.

· Regularly assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the elements of the faith formation system, making adjustments as needed to meet the evolving needs of constituents.

· Promote partnerships with organizations working on behalf of the needs and rights of children and youth.

· Lead the conference and congregations to advocate for policies at local, regional, and national levels that prioritize the rights and well-being of children and youth.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s in theology, social work, education, or a related field is required. A master's degree in a related field is preferred as is a master's degree in divinity.

· Proven experience of working with children and youth in a leadership capacity within a church or organization.

· Experience in program development and implementation for child and youth empowerment is highly desirable.

· Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, as well as knowledge of current issues affecting young people such as mental health challenges, social justice concerns, and diversity/inclusion issues.

· Deep commitment to fostering spiritual growth and holistic development of children and youth.

· Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, including the ability to set goals, develop actionable plans, and measure and achieve results against objectives.

· Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex situations and leverage opportunities to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.

· Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively and inspire others towards the vision of empowering youth within the faith community.

· Strong organizational skills to manage multiple programs simultaneously.

· Experience in project management, including the ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives successfully.

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.

· Proven track record of advocating for the needs and rights of children and youth at various levels (congregational, community).

· Familiarity with policies related to child protection/safeguarding.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

· Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders including parents, clergy, laity, youth ministers, and young people themselves.

· Ability to deliver engaging presentations and facilitate discussions of relevant topics.

· Commitment to continuous growth in cultural awareness and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and professional development.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.

· Member of The United Methodist Church is required.

Additional Considerations

· Hybrid work environment

· Generous health and welfare benefits

· 22 Vacation Days

· 12 Holidays

Posted 6/2/2024

Job Description: Communications Associate

Horizon Texas Conference

Apply by June 7

Summary

The Central Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences, pending approval of the South Central Jurisdictional Conference in July, will become one Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.  The Selection Committee announces a search for the Communications Associate for the newly named Horizon Texas Conference and invites inquiries and resumes for the position. The conference is committed to fostering inclusion, understanding, and respect for diversity within our churches and community. Rooted in our faith-based values, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, celebrated, and valued. 

The Central Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences have been in conversations since early 2023 to explore the process of unification. Throughout the spring and summer of 2023, Bishop Saenz, along with clergy and lay leaders from all three conferences, worked together on a plan to unify the three conferences. Working together as one body with a unified vision and strategic priorities, the Horizon Texas Conference will be well-positioned to multiply Jesus followers following the widely anticipated adoption of new conference boundaries by the summer of 2024.

The Horizon Texas Conference seeks a dynamic and innovative candidate to support our communication efforts. The Communications Associate will provide support for conference communications channels, including email marketing, social media, the conference website and local church resources. This role requires a creative spirit and a high level of accuracy in attention to detail, as well as the ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously and to recommend new strategies and approaches for continued improvement and effectiveness in conference communications. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with excellent writing and organizational skills, capable of crafting compelling messages and effectively disseminating information across various platforms.

Primary Roles:

·       Develop and implement a daily/weekly/monthly digital marketing calendar, inclusive of social media content, email campaigns and website updates.

·       Create and manage engaging, accurate and brand-consistent content for various platforms, including current and emerging social media channels, websites and print media.

·       Monitor conference social media platforms in real-time.

·       Maintain relevant, timely information on the conference website and partner with stakeholders and program owners on new web content.

·       Design and execute conference email campaigns and routine publications, including worship bulletins and seasonal ministry resources.

·       Monitor metrics for conference digital channels, including email, social media, and the conference website, and communicate insights.

·       Recognize and react to emerging social media trends and current events, creating relevant and/or responsive conference content.

·      Remain up to date on digital marketing trends, challenges and features to ensure conference content remains current and appealing.

Qualifications:

·       3+ years of proven experience working in a social media/digital media role is required.

·       Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Marketing) is preferred.

·       Professional knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.

·       Solid understanding of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite).

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Strong storytelling and copywriting skills.

·       Ability to work independently and in team settings.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

·       Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MailChimp preferred.

·       Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and professional development.

Additional Considerations

·       Hybrid work environment

·       Generous health and welfare benefits

·       22 Vacation Days

·       12 Holidays

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@gcfa.org

Posted 6/2/2024

Job Description: Media Production Specialist

Horizon Texas Conference

Apply by June 7

Summary

The Central Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences, pending approval of the South Central Jurisdictional Conference in July, will become one Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The Selection Committee announces a search for a Media Production Specialist for the newly named Horizon Texas Conference and invites inquiries and resumes for the position. The conference is committed to fostering inclusion, understanding, and respect for diversity within our churches and community. Rooted in our faith-based values, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, celebrated, and valued.

The Central Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas Conferences have been in conversations since early 2023 to explore the process of unification. Throughout the spring and summer of 2023, Bishop Saenz, along with clergy and lay leaders from all three conferences, worked together on a plan to unify the three conferences. Working together as one body with a unified vision and strategic priorities, the Horizon Texas Conference will be well-positioned to multiply Jesus followers following the widely anticipated adoption of new conference boundaries by the summer of 2024.

The Horizon Texas Conference seeks a candidate dedicated to delivering high-quality content and exceptional service. The Media Production Specialist will provide support for conference multimedia production, including video and podcast editing. This role requires a high level of accuracy in attention to detail, as well as the ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously and to recommend new strategies and approaches for continued improvement and effectiveness in conference communications. The ideal candidate will be a creative and technically skilled professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.

Primary Roles:

· Produce regularly scheduled conference podcast(s).

· Conceptualize and plan video projects from start to finish.

· Coordinate all aspects of video production, including shooting, editing and post-production.

· Direct on-camera talent and crew members during shooting.

· Manage video and podcast project timelines.

· Ensure all videos meet quality standards and brand guidelines.

Qualifications:

· 3+ years of proven experience managing studio productions is required.

· Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field preferred (e.g., Film, Broadcasting, Communications).

· Technical proficiency with camera lighting and equipment.

· Strong storytelling skills and the ability to conceptualize and execute creative video ideas.

· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

· Ability to work independently and in team settings.

· Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and professional development.

Additional Considerations

· Hybrid work environment

· Generous health and welfare benefits

· 22 Vacation Days

· 12 Holidays

Email resume and cover letter to jobs@gcfa.org

Posted 2/6/2024

Job Description: Director of Youth Ministries

St. Luke’s UMC

Midland, TX

Summary

St. Luke’s UMC in Midland is looking for a full-time Director of Youth Ministries. The candidate will cultivate a strong youth ministry that connects youth and their families to God and to the church.

Posted 2/6/2024

Job Description: Director of Music

St. Luke’s UMC

Midland, TX

Summary

St. Luke's United Methodist Church of Midland, Texas is seeking a Director of Music. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities include developing strategies with ministry teams for all areas of music at St. Luke's. Direct Chancel Adult choir, Chapel Youth choir, and children's choir. This person would also lead the handbell choir. Other responsibilities would be as follows: participate in worship planning with the pastor, supervise the organist, set realistic goals as they pertain to the area of music ministry, and communicate faith through music.

Out of Conference Jobs

Posted 6/18/2024

Job Description: Director of Child and Youth Empowerment

Horizon Texas Conference

Apply by August 31

Summary

First United Methodist Church of Round Rock is looking to add someone awesome to their Student Ministry team that will join us in building impactful relationships with students in grades 6-12, raising up leaders, and equipping teenagers for meaningful service in the Kingdom of God. This person will be instrumental in the regular operations of our student ministry department, as well as setting goals for our ministry along and will work with the Director of Student Ministries, teams of volunteers and the staff of FUMC Round Rock to achieve those goals.

FUMC Round Rock is a mission oriented, growing congregation that sits in the heart of Round Rock, Texas- a rapidly expanding community just north of Austin. We are considered to be one of the 100 largest United Methodist Churches in the United States and are active in engaging our community in a way that reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Our Student Ministry department is rapidly growing, and we are excited for new opportunities to engage students in meaningful and lasting relationships, build up Christ centered leaders, and continue a strong mission-minded culture within our student ministry. Salary for this position is $45,000.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 per year 
People Served: Students in grades 6-12 and their families
Reports to: Director of Student Ministries 

To apply for this position please send your resume and a cover letter to our Director of Student Ministry, Taylor Ory, at Taylor@fumc-rr.org