EMPLOYMENT AT UNIVERSITY

The Kids Ministry Associate supports the mission of forming families and children deeply in the story of God. This role coordinates Sunday School curriculum and volunteers, large group teaching, and regular maintenance of classrooms/ supplies. This role will also be responsible for the planning and implementation of other weekly preschool lessons, supporting Parent's Night Out as needed, and participating in all large-scale events in Kids Ministry throughout the year.

Reports To: Kids Ministry Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Ministerial Exception: Yes

Working Hours: Full-time, eligible for benefits.

Anticipated Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (flexible), and Sunday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Also, during certain times of the year, additional hours may be required to meet the job's demands, including Wednesday nights during the school year. All church staff will be asked to support and serve on religious holidays and worship services, including Christmas Eve and Easter.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use, edit, & research curriculum
• Comfortable teaching large and small groups
• Experience (volunteer or professional) in a church children’s ministry setting
• Love of children and families and a desire to form the next generation
• Establish a trusting relationship with families, staff and community through open communication, teamwork and demonstrating a positive attitude

Qualifications and Skills:

• College degree or currently a student
• Active faith and commitment to the mission of University Methodist Church
• Experience working with children and families as well as experience and comfort in working with volunteers
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with the congregational volunteers
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to utilize the internet and standard office applications
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and complex projects, often simultaneously
• Desire to serve others
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to manage and lead others

This position will be part of the traditional Music Ministry team at University Methodist Church.  This role includes performing a variety of tasks that support and prepare for music ensembles and administrative needs, as assigned by the Executive Director of Traditional Worship and Music.

Reports to: Executive Director of Traditional Worship and Music

FLSA Status: Exempt

Ministerial Exception: Yes

Working Hours: Full-time salaried and eligible for benefits.

Anticipated Schedule:
Monday through Thursday – 9:00 – 4:00 (1/2 lunch)
Sunday – 7:00 am to 12:30 pm
Monday – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Wednesday – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Also, during certain times of the year, additional hours may be required to meet the job's demands. All church staff will be asked to support and serve on religious holidays and worship services, including Christmas Eve and Easter.

Key Responsibilities:

• High organizational skills in maintaining music library, running church computer programs including:
  • Coordination of information provided to all ensembles weekly
  • Update databases for Music Ministry
• Ability to play piano and accompany ensembles preferred
• Ability to lead section rehearsals for both instrumental and vocal ensembles of all age levels is preferred
• Attend meetings, as requested

General Qualifications:

• Must be Christ-centered
• Oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with the ministry volunteers
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Musical experience in instrumental, vocal, and music education is strongly preferred
• Key technical knowledge and computer skills needed:
  • Mac computers preferred
  • ForScore
  • Music transpositions for orchestra
  • Canva
  • Google
  • Microsoft Office
  • Arena (Church Database)
  • Play piano for smaller ensembles, section rehearsals, small funerals

Please contact Mary McKay for more information at 210-696-1033.

Candidates may complete the job application available on the church website, www.universitysatx.org  (under Connect tab) or they are available in the church office, 5084 DeZavala Road, San Antonio, TX 78249.

University will conduct a background check on candidates offered positions on a post-offer basis.