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

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Working Hours: Part-time hourly position that is not eligible for benefits.

Anticipated schedule: Some weekdays, generally Thursday and Friday, 4-9:30 p.m. and both Saturday and Sunday shifts from 1-9:30 p.m. 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 and Duties:

• Must be Christ-centered;
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.;
• Maintaining facility on weekends;
• Setting up and tearing down tables, chairs, and staging;
• Using floor cleaning machine;
• Cleaning multiple areas of the campus including classrooms, bathrooms and Sanctuary; and
• Willingness to serve the church congregation.

General Qualifications:

• Oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with the congregation;
• Custodial experience is a plus;
• Able to maintain a safe and clean environment;
• Have reliable transportation; and
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Please contact Laura Ames in the church office for more information at 210-696-1033.

The Custodian, as part of a shift team, is responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of University Methodist Church facilities and exterior grounds. This role includes performing a variety of tasks that support and prepare for services and events.

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Working Hours: Full-time hourly position that is eligible for benefits.

Anticipated schedule: Some weekdays, generally Wednesday - Sunday shifts from 1 p.m. -9:30 p.m. 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 and Duties:

• Must be Christ-centered;
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.;
• Maintaining facility on weekends;
• Setting up and tearing down tables, chairs, and staging;
• Using floor cleaning machine;
• Cleaning multiple areas of the campus including classrooms, bathrooms and Sanctuary; and
• Willingness to serve the church congregation.

General Qualifications:

• Oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with the congregation;
• Custodial experience is a plus;
• Able to maintain a safe and clean environment;
• Have reliable transportation; and
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Please contact Laura Ames in the church office for more information at 210-696-1033.

Summer internships at University Methodist Church are paid positions intended to help college-aged students who are discerning a call to vocational ministry or who are looking to serve in a ministry setting during the summer while also growing in their own sense of vocation. Housing arrangements can be discussed with those who do not live in the area.

See below for descriptions of each program area’s intern position. Unless otherwise noted, applicants should be at least 1 year post high school graduation and positions are full time from the middle of May to the middle of August. Start and End Dates are flexible, depending on program needs, and the typical length of an individual’s internship is 10 weeks (totaling 400 hours over the course of the summer).  

Please specify which internship(s) (Kids or Student Ministries) you would like to be considered in both an email cover letter and application.
 
Interested applications should send questions and/or completed job applications to ATullos@UniversitySATX.Org or turn applications into the church office, attention to Amy Tullos.
 
Student Ministry Intern (Full Time, 40 hours – Exempt)  
Student Ministry is excited to welcome applicants for 2 available summer internships. The applicant should be 2 years post high school graduation and have a love and passion for the Lord, students, and families.

These interns will assist with planning, leading, and attending our mission trips for Middle School and High School. They will also rotate through teaching during our weekly worship service, Wednesday Night Live, as well as lead Sunday morning programming for students. The intern team will be responsible for the planning and carrying out 12-15 intern-led events spread out over the summer. They will be expected to connect with students, communicate with families about our events, be present at all student ministry events, and other duties as assigned.  

The Special Needs Ministry at University Methodist Church is accepting applications for one summer internship position. The intern would assist with programming in the Special Needs Ministry in the areas of kids, students, and adults. The intern should have a willingness and desire to connect with individuals with disabilities/special needs, their families, and caregivers to help facilitate their spiritual growth and create spaces of belonging.  They will be expected to be present at all special needs ministry events, and other duties as assigned.

Applicants should be at least 1 year post high school graduation and positions are full time from the middle of May to the middle of August. Start and End Dates are flexible, depending on program needs, and the typical length of an individual’s internship is 10 weeks (totaling 400 hours over the course of the summer).

Those looking to make an impact, grow in leadership, and gain career skills are invited to explore the ministry here https://www.universitysatx.org/special-needs-ministry

Interested applications should send questions and/or completed job applications to BRouche@UniversitySATX.Org or turn applications into the church office, attention to  Brian Rouché.