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1013 8th Avenue
Seattle, WA, 98104
United States

(206)762-1991

The mission of Seattle Presbytery is to participate, in word and deed, in God’s transforming work through the Gospel of Jesus Christ: †by strengthening the witness and mission of our congregations and members and by building strong partnerships with each other and the larger Christian community.

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Children's Ministry Dir./Intern - Magnolia PC

Seattle Presbytery

Purpose: To provide leadership for Sunday morning programs for children in preschool through grade 4.  To nurture children in knowing God’s love.  We are open to collaborating with you to fulfill internship requirements.

Qualifications: Deep commitment to Jesus Christ and his church; love for children and experience teaching children in a church setting; ability to motivate, encourage, and mentor volunteers; good organizational and communication skills.  Experience in children’s music leadership, while not a prerequisite, would be an asset in this position.

Responsibilities:

  1. Teach Sunday School class for elementary grades during the latter part of the 10:30 worship hour, assisted by members of the congregation
  2. Regularly recruit and train volunteer teachers from the congregation to lead the preschool class during the same portion of the worship hour.
  3. Offer weekly children’s messages in the first portion of the worship service
  4. In consultation with Pastor and Children’s Ministry elder, select and purchase curriculum for all children’s classes
  5. Communicate regularly with Pastor and Children’s Ministry elder regarding all aspects of MPC’s children’s ministry
  6. Communicate regularly with the congregation regarding children’s ministry activities and resources, e.g. via monthly newsletter articles, weekly bulletin updates, use of bulletin boards and congregational email; update children’s ministry brochure as needed
  7. Oversee the production of a children’s Christmas pageant during the worship hour in mid-December, recruiting assistance as needed from the congregation.
  8. Maintain Children’s Ministry budget, in partnership with the Children’s Ministry elder.  Maintain records of students, teachers, and attendance statistics.
  9. Maintain Sunday School supplies

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Childcare Attendant - Magnolia PC

Seattle Presbytery

The general responsibilities of the childcare attendant are to provide a loving, safe environment for our young children, to help them with age appropriate activities, and to take care of any needs the children may have.

The childcare attendant will cover the nursery (infants – age 3) during our worship service year-round, assist our regular Sunday School teachers with preschool or elementary classes on weeks when there are no children in the nursery, and supervise our Kid Zone play area during coffee hour after worship, ensuring that both the nursery and the Kid Zone are tidied up at the end of the day.

Hours:  Regular hours are 9:00 am to between 12 and 12:30 pm on Sunday mornings.  Summer hours are 10:00 am to 12:00 or 12:30 pm.  A few additional hours are possible periodically for special activities or services.

Compensation:  $15.00 per hour, averaging 2.5 - 3.5 hours per Sunday.  Each week’s precise hours to be recorded on a time card in the church office.

Submit resume to:

Personnel Committee

Magnolia Presbyterian Church

3051 28th Ave West

Seattle, WA 98199

office@magpres.org

Youth Associate Director - Sammamish PC

Seattle Presbytery

SUMMARY

The Associate Director supports SPC’s mission of a “Christ Centered, Mission Minded Family.” The Associate Director will prayerfully and thoughtfully assists the Youth Director in articulating and implementing this mission in age appropriate ways for youth -- within the congregation and in the broader community.  He/She will build relationships with students; recruit and guide volunteer leadership teams; and creatively plan and execute weekly programs and special events.

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Accountable to Youth Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Cultivating a holistic and relational youth ministry  

Develop and grow a youth ministry department which invites leaders to invest in lives of students and equips families to grow in faith and service to Christ.

With leaders 

·       Recruit, nurture, and develop adult and student leaders to be partners in ministry to students.

·       Coordinate volunteer involvement, encourage them to support one another, and equip them to use their gifts in ministry.

With students

·       Initiate and pursue contact with students, individually and in groups, to care for them and to communicate the love of Jesus through words and actions.

·       Promote community between students, and between students and leaders.   
 

2.  Program Management—weekly and special events with particular focus on Middle School program

·       Work with staff and volunteer teams to encourage students’ spiritual growth through study of scripture, prayer, fellowship and service:

o   Contribute creative ideas, insight, vision, and enthusiasm for youth programs.

o   Plan and implement curriculum for year-long and summer ministry programs--Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, small groups, special events, retreats, and mission projects.

·       Communicate the good news of the Christian faith with warmth, humor, and effectiveness.

·       Invite, coordinate, and equip adult and student leaders to take various roles in programs and special events.

·       Assist in developing and executing other youth department-wide events as needed.  

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Production Coordinator - UPC

Seattle Presbytery

Production Coordinator

The Production Coordinator is a part-time, interim 4-6 month position. This position manages the copy, production, and outgoing bulk mail services for all departments of UPC. The Production Coordinator is positioned in the heart of the UPC activity hub, due to the nature of their work, frequently interacts with most staff members. Although many of the required tasks for this position are routine, there is opportunity for creative problem solving and streamlining processes. This position is a key player of the Communications Team, and prior experience with project management, office and postal equipment is a plus. 
 

Job Description & How to Apply

Children's Ministry - Temporary Sunday Summer Staff @ UPC

Seattle Presbytery

Children's Ministry—Temporary Sunday Summer Staff

The purpose of this position is to participate with a team, provide leadership for Sunday morning classes/experiences for children ages 2-5th grade during the summer worship services, implementing and leading Sunday programming during summer worship services from June 25-September 3, 2017 with a grade level team, creating a quality overall experience while working collaboratively with your team, creating discipling relationships with children and their families and more.  
 

Job Description & How to Apply

Senior Dir. of University Ministries - UPC

Seattle Presbytery

The Senior Director of University Ministry (UMIN) advances the mission of University Presbyterian Church (UPC) to share hope in Jesus Christ by leading a movement of university students who explore the good news of Jesus Christ, respond to his call to follow him in every area of their lives, and who give witness to his love across campus and around the world. This leader serves a church that loves to love students and helps its members get their arms around students, the University of Washington, and other colleges and universities of Seattle.

UPC shares hope in Jesus Christ. We are called to become a multiethnic family, growing as disciples across the generations, equipping one another to engage in daily ministry where God has put us, embracing the University of Washington and sharing hope in Jesus with our neighbors near and far through vibrant missional communities.

We seek an effective pastoral leader and team player with an ability to energize and mobilize staff, volunteer leaders, and university students. This leader should possess a passion to creatively preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to university students and be eager to engage the broader University Presbyterian Church congregation with ministry and to incorporate students into the community and mission of the church.  
 

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Childcare Attendant - Magnolia PC

Seattle Presbytery

The general responsibilities of the childcare attendant are to provide a loving, safe environment for our young children, to help them with age appropriate activities, and to take care of any needs the children may have.

The childcare attendant will cover the nursery (infants – age 3) during our worship service year-round, assist our regular Sunday School teachers with preschool or elementary classes on weeks when there are no children in the nursery, and supervise our Kid Zone play area during coffee hour after worship, ensuring that both the nursery and the Kid Zone are tidied up at the end of the day.

Hours:  Regular hours are 9:00 am to between 12 and 12:30 pm on Sunday mornings.  Summer hours are 10:00 am to 12:00 or 12:30 pm.  A few additional hours are possible periodically for special activities or services.

Compensation:  $13.00 per hour, averaging 2.5 - 3.5 hours per Sunday.  Each week’s precise hours to be recorded on a time card in the church office.

Submit resume to:

Personnel Committee

Magnolia Presbyterian Church

3051 28th Ave West

Seattle, WA 98199

office@magpres.org

Pastoral Associate for Village Ministries - Northwest Coast Presbytery

Seattle Presbytery

The Northwest Coast Presbytery is searching for a part-time Pastoral Associate for Village Ministries. The Pastoral Associate will engage, equip and encourage pastors and congregations in villages (communities of 1000 or fewer people) and small, rural congregations (approximately 15) of Northwest Coast Presbytery. Many of our village congregations are at a critical juncture in their ministry lifecycle. Within 2 years we expect each of these congregations to be clear about their approach to a sustainable ministry for the health and well-being of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the communities in which they are planted. This position is a 2 year term. Get job description and application instructions.

Pastoral Intern - Yakutat PC

Seattle Presbytery

Yakutat Presbyterian Church is searching for a Pastoral Intern.  Last summer Ann Hartman, an M.Div. Student from Austin Theological Seminary interned with the saints of Yakutat Presbyterian Church in SE Alaska, supervised by Rev. Phil Campbell in Juneau.   It was a great experience and Yakutat is open to hosting another student preparing for ministry.  See position description for more information.

Dir. of Children's, Youth & Family Ministries - Shepherd of the Hill PC (Puyallup)

Seattle Presbytery

Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church (USA) in Puyallup, Washington is seeking a full-time Director of Children's, Youth and Family Ministries.  Attached is a complete job description.

Please send applications and inquiries to:

SOTHPresby@aol.com

Bradley Maxa, Search Committee Chair
Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church
PO Box 73426
Puyallup, WA 98373

The position will remain open until filled.

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Instructional Designer - visionSynergy

Seattle Presbytery

 

Instructional Design position with Christian non-profit focused on Network Leader Development.

Position Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for curriculum development as well as the design, development, facilitation, and support of visionSynergy’s Network Leadership online learning courses. Hosted on Synergy Commons, these courses equip network leaders with the critical competencies and practices needed to lead effective, high-impact networks and partnerships that advance the Gospel. 

  • Full-time position
  • Begin immediately

Salary:

  • Competitive salary
  • Growth opportunities based on performance

Benefits:

  • Major holidays + Paid vacation
  • Flexible office/hours
  • 401K retirement plan

Location:

  • Prefer Seattle, WA / West Coast location
  • Will consider remote location for highly qualified candidates

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Handy Person/Janitor - Samaritan Center

Seattle Presbytery

Handy Person/Janitor (Seattle)
Compensation and Benefits Position is non-exempt, 2 FTE (8 hours per week) with an hourly rate DOE

Paid vacation and sick days. Employment type: part-time
The Handy Person/Janitor position collaborates with Samaritan Center facilities and administrative staff to support daily functions and building care and maintenance.

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