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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS - JOB DESCRIPTION
Marietta First United Methodist Church
Position - Associate Director of Youth Ministry and Young Adults

General Description:
The role of the Associate Director of Youth Ministry (students in grades 6-12) and Young Adults (ages 18-28) is to help implement the vision and mission of the Youth and Young Adult Ministries. This person helps to oversee ministries to youth and two distinct segments of young adults:
College-Age & Young Adults (18–28)

An effective Associate Director will equip and empower students, youth leaders, and young adults to live in a community with mission as a way of life. This person will organize and facilitate mission and discipleship opportunities for students and young adults at Marietta FUMC: Sunday School, Bible Studies, and local and global missions. They will also help plan and coordinate retreats, create and manage the budget, write and create curriculum, plan and execute mission opportunities, fundraising events, outreach nights for mid-high and senior high students, and young adult gatherings.
The Associate Director will help provide pastoral care for youth, young adults, and families. This individual will also balance work within the church with being an active part of students’ lives outside the church walls—attending baseball games, FCA events, etc.
The ideal Associate Director will:
Exemplify a contagious enthusiasm for Christ, students, and young adults
Be grounded in Christianity
Embrace a commitment to long-term planning and implementation of Marietta FUMC’s student and young adult ministry
Be able to function as part of a team within the wider ministry (staff, volunteers, and lay leadership)
Coordinate with volunteers to implement all aspects of the ministries
Encourage participation in worship and seek to draw young adults into leadership roles in the church

Responsibilities in Youth Ministry:
Coordinate mission events, trips, and fundraisers (local and global)
Help create, manage, and work within the youth budget
Help oversee the organization and implementation of both local and global mission opportunities and partnerships
Organize outreach events for youth
Work with the youth ministry team to implement the vision and mission of the student ministry
Help provide pastoral care for youth and their families
Help oversee youth operations and logistics (event registrations, forms, facility reservations, etc.)
Attend students’ games, performances, and other events
Manage Confirmation coaches and Sunday School leaders
Report to Youth Director, Abbie Bickford

Responsibilities in Young Adult Ministry (Ages 18–28):
Coordinate curriculum for weekly college and young adult Sunday School classes
Facilitate regular outings, outreach events, and service opportunities
Encourage young adults to attend worship and participate in leadership roles
Work within a designated budget (under the Adult Discipleship budget)
Collaborate with the Adult Discipleship Team and serve on the committee
Report to Associate Pastor, Larhonda Little
Knowledge and Skills Needed:
College or Seminary degree
Ability to generate energy and understand the value of both fun and depth in discipling teens and young adults
Strong communication with parents, students, volunteers, and church leadership
Ability to create or curate an engaging curriculum
Organizational skills
Capacity to lead and collaborate with ministry staff and large volunteer teams
Ability to clearly communicate across multiple groups and platforms

Marietta First United Methodist Church

Serving in Christian Love: We "go the extra mile" for each other, and we seek opportunities to serve with integrity and kindness.

Discipleship: We engage in faith by sharing God's Word, studying scripture, offering prayers, educating on doctrine, providing worship, and offering encouragement to make disciples of Jesus Christ and transform lives.

Generosity: We are kind, generous, and good stewards of our time, talent, and resources.

Hospitality: We are friendly and offer generous reception, outreach, and engagement of guests.

Purposeful Community Fellowship: We support and engage in numerous church and community ministries.

Meaningful Worship: We believe that worship transforms, heals, renews hope, inspires, and calls us into the world to love God and our neighbor. Worship is encountering Jesus Christ through music, word, prayer, and community.