Dir. of Youth & Family Ministry - Trinity PC, Tacoma

Director of Youth & Family Ministry (Full-time - 40 hrs/week)

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma seeks to hire a Director of Youth & Family Ministry for a full-time, 40 hours/week position. Trinity is a vibrant neighborhood congregation of approximately 200 adult members and over 100 children and youth who seek to live the Gospel in the heart of Tacoma. Trinity’s ministry with youth is all about “growing authentic, committed and loving followers of Jesus, one relationship at a time.” We do that through our values: Intergenerational Community, Sacred Storytelling, Meaningful Service, Family Faith Formation, Radical Hospitality, and Corporate Worship.  The Director of Youth & Family Ministry will lead the youth program for Trinity’s 6-12th grade students, which ranges from 30 to 50 students. The Director will recruit and train adult volunteers, connect pastorally with youth and their families, oversee The Catechumenate (confirmation), and be an active presence on Sunday mornings. We seek candidates who will envision new programming opportunities, especially in conjunction with Trinity’s new missional endeavor, the Bryant Neighborhood Center. Ideal candidates should be proactive, self-directed, and possess strong organizational and relational skills. We seek a director who has an active personal spiritual life and will lead the youth and family ministry with energy and vision. Full Job Description. Salary range: $38,000-42,000 annually, including medical benefits. Send resume with cover letter and statement of faith to: youthdirectorjob@tpctacoma.org. Priority will be given to applications received by March 15, 2020, with an anticipated start date in mid-May. 

Organist - Northminster PC

Northminster Presbyterian Church
7706 25th Avenue NW, Seattle WA 98117
206-784-0883 (Ann)

We are a moderately sized open and affirming congregation with a long history of maintaining an excellent and diverse music program.  We are seeking skilled applicants for the position of permanent Organist / Pianist.  The regular weekly schedule includes one Sunday service year-round (traditional worship incorporating a variety of musical styles and including regular liturgy, hymns, choir, and occasional soloists/ensembles requiring accompaniment) and one Thursday evening choir rehearsal (during academic year only). Additional services are held on Christmas Eve and during the week before Easter.  We have an Allen digital organ, a Bush/Lane grand piano in excellent condition, and a 5-octave set of Mall Mark handbells.

Qualifications:
Comfortable playing both piano and organ
Proficient sight-reader, including open score for choir rehearsals
Able to work with soloists/instrumentalists of all skill levels
Dependable and flexible
Able to work effectively and harmoniously with Music Director and others
(Preferred): a professional degree in piano or organ performance

Please mail resume/CV to Search Committee (Attn: Ann) at above address, or email to: (info@NorthminsterPres.org.)

Worship/Music Ministry Coordinator - North Creek PC

North Creek PC (Northwest Coast Presbytery) is seeking a Worship/Music Ministry Coordinator- Click here to apply!

Director of Children and Family Ministries - Bethany PC

Director of Children and Family Ministries, Bethany Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA

The Director of Children and Family Ministries oversees the nurturing of Christian faith and long-term Christian formation in children - birth through fifth grade - at Bethany and in the Queen Anne community. She/he creates and monitors a safe, supportive, and loving environment for children and families to grow in their faith.

Dear Lord, send us a person with a heart for children, a mind for the families and teachers who care for them, and a soul contagiously dedicated to You. Help us to support this person so together we can minister to Your children with new energy, imagination and love. Amen.

o Full Time

o Salary: Depending on Experience

o Send cover letter and resume by January 5, 2020 to bpcjobs@bethanypc.org

Admin. Coord. For family ministries - UPC

Administrative Coordinator for Family Ministries

+Job Description and How to Apply

The Administrative Coordinator position is a member of the Family Ministries (FM) team and provides administrative support and operational coordination for Family Ministries, which includes Children’s Ministry, Middle School Ministry and High School Ministry. The position is full time and benefited.

Business Manager - University Congregational Church of Christ

Business Manager Applications now being accepted at University Congregational United Church of Christ
University UCC, a large progressive Christian church in Seattle, is now accepting applications for a full time Business Manager. This position provides high level professional expertise and guidance in financial, administration and personnel matters. For additional information on the position and the application process, click here: https://universityucc.org/business-manager-opportunity/

Interim Director of High School Ministry - University PC

Interim Director of High School Ministry

+Job Description and How to Apply

Youth Ministry at UPC exists to cultivate a community in which students can encounter Jesus Christ, grow in their faith in community, and join Him in his work in the world. We also desire to partner with families and engage the entire congregation in helping students develop a faith that will thrive in culture and context, becoming life-long disciples of Jesus Christ. The Director of High School Ministry works closely with the Family Ministries Director, staff, elders and lay leadership teams to provide biblical teaching and scalable programs to benefit student faith development.

Kitchen Manager - University PC

Kitchen Manager

The Kitchen Manager is responsible to provide a safe and fun environment for all UPC staff and volunteers in the kitchen. This person ensures food is made fresh and to the highest quality. In partnership with the Associate Director of Hospitality, this person is responsible for inventory, cleanliness, training, staff scheduling, creating fresh and innovative menu ideas and above all, fostering teamwork. The Kitchen Manager embodies UPC’s commitment to hospitality and excellent customer service by attending to any unexpected problems or emergencies that may arise during a shift. Kitchen Manager

Admin. Assistant - Woodland Park PC

Woodland Park Presbyterian Church (WPPC) seeks to be an open and inclusive family of faith in Christ that embraces the challenge of the Gospel by cultivating deep community, nurturing loving connection within and outside our walls, and living into God’s call to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly in the word.  We are seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to work Part Time (20 hours per week, 9am - 1pm Monday - Friday) in the front office, providing general office support and helping advance our mission in the community.

Essential Responsibilities

·       Interact with visitors, parishioners, vendors and renters. 

·       Respond to phone calls, voice mail and e-mails and forward information as necessary to appropriate individuals. 

·       Distribute mail to staff, renters and committees.

·       Monitor bus tickets and hand out emergency food bags and grocery cards

·       Provide weekly order of service, weekly e-mail bulletin, annual report, annual directory, correspondence, and other printed or digital materials as directed by the pastor

·       Maintain church calendar and pastor’s calendar

·       Monitor office machines and contact vendors for maintenance

·       Maintain general files and personnel files.

·       Update website and social media pages

·       Update printed forms (signup sheets, check request forms etc.)

·       Provide HR support such as background checks, new hire paperwork, interview

·       Provide support to Financial Secretary with coordinating Accounts Receivables.

Qualifications and Requirements

·       Proven administrative assistant experience; 1-3 years experience in an office environment

·       Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

·       Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

·       Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Strong organizational and planning skills

·       Proficient in MS Office and Google Docs

·       Comfortable with social media and learning new technology skills

·       Knowledge of general bookkeeping, accounting and Human Resources skills preferred.

·       High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

Please send your resume to woodlandparkpres@qwestoffice.net, attention:  Personnel Committee.

Dir. of Music Ministries - Lake City PC

Lake City Presbyterian Church (LCPC) in North Seattle has an immediate opportunity for a Director of Music Ministry (DMM). The candidate filling this 15-20 hour a week position will work with the Pastor and Worship Committee to develop and lead the music ministry in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and theology of the church. They must possess the ability to play the piano and guitar to accompany worship services and additional special church worship events.  The DMM will serve as the consistent and weekly leader of the worship team, direct the choir and coordinate other musical groups and ensembles for services.  The candidate will possess creativity hinging on discernment from the Holy Spirit.  In all things, the DMM will work in concert with the Pastor to utilize a blend of music styles to shape and support sound liturgical worship for the current season. The DMM will take a key role in establishing relationships both inside and outside the church community designed to enhance the music and worship at LCPC.  

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES – Lake City Presbyterian Church 

Responsibilities:

·      Select, plan, and provide music and accompaniment for Sunday and special services using a variety of instrumental and choral music, in conjunction with the established liturgical theme.

·      Leads Worship Team and provides it as a resource for creative planning of both Sunday and special services with the Pastor and Worship Committee as needed.

·      Establish partnerships that might enhance the choir community or worship.

·      Recruit, equip, motivate, and shepherd music team musicians.

·      Develop musical teams and ensembles for services.

·      Participate in outreach events in the community via choral or worship team performances.

·      Maintain a strong prayer base by establishing regular prayer time with music ministry groups at rehearsals or prior to worship services, as appropriate.

·      Communicates faithfully with the Pastor and staff.

·      Participate in the life and ministry of the church.

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree in music desirable with demonstrated high-quality musical skills and competence. 

·      Strong organizational skills, consistency and dependability.

·      Strong interpersonal skills to help inspire and motivate musicians.

·      Committed to the church's Christian vision, leadership, and people as demonstrated by an ease with articulating their Christian faith and practice as a member of church leadership.

·      Minimum five years’ experience in church ministry setting.

·      Ability to lovingly with humor and patience shepherd volunteer musicians encouraging members to develop and use their God given talents.

·      Active team player who consistently attends staff meetings and creates intentional connections with members of the congregation.

Competencies:

·      Possess knowledge of a wide range of Christian musical styles and sources including Christian classics (hymns), contemporary music and music from other cultures.

·      Ability to lead worship and train musicians as individual and team worship leaders.

·      Display a high level of competency in piano and guitar accompaniment.

·      Experience with sound and computer technology and other aspects of contemporary services desirable.

Director of BelPres Preschool

We are looking for the next Director of the BelPres Preschool, who will provide leadership for relational ministry and care for children and their families, implement a licensed child care center model, and develop strategies for retention and growth. For more information, download the job description. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and application (available here) to Rev. Colin Robeson.

Church Business Administrator - BelPres

The Church Business Administrator is responsible for leading the business and operational ministries of BelPres, including all aspects of finance, facilities, and our IT/ database system. For more information download the job description and submit a cover letter, resume, and application (available here) to HR Director Christine Corneille.

Youth Ministry Intern - Newport PC

Position Description:
The Youth Intern assists the Associate Pastor with Newport’s youth ministry for middle and high school youth.  

Responsibilities:

·      Work as part of a team of employees and volunteers on Sunday evenings and occasional  special events as requested with advance notice.

·      Serve as a Christian role model consistent with the Mission, Values and Theology of Newport.

·      Provide leadership and planning surrounding games.

·      Lead breakout session for mid high or senior high group as directed and planned by the Associate Pastor.

·      Occasionally plan devotion or discussion.

·      Participate in general fellowship and relationship building with our youth.

·      Plan and provide music leadership for approximately 10 minutes of each scheduled youth group. (Preferred, but not required depending on experience and skills).

·      Participate in occasional service or other offsite activities with our youth.

·      Other duties and planning as directed by the Associate Pastor.

Work Hours & Schedule:
Attend approximately 28 youth group meetings primarily on Sunday evenings during the school year; 4 hours estimated per week including planning time.

The successful candidate will:

·      Have previous experience working in youth ministry.

·      Be dependable and have reliable transportation.

·       Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, especially dealing with youth, parents and volunteer advisors  in a professional manner.

·      Have an understanding of basic first aid, including CPR certification (or must be willing to become certified).

·      Comply with the church’s Child Safety policy, including submitting to a background check, attending a child abuse prevention training workshop, and making a signed statement that the candidate has never been convicted of abusing children or youth.

Relationships:
The Youth Intern reports to and is supervised by the associate pastor; they work directly with other youth advisors; and in a cooperative relationship with youth, facility, program and administrative staff, church leadership, members, and parents.

Compensation:
The youth Intern will be paid $15 per hour. If extra time is required and agreed upon between the associate pastor and the Youth Intern, the same rate will apply up to forty hours per week. This position as a part‐time support staff position does not qualify for any benefits, sick days, vacation days, or holidays.

About Newport:

All who work at Newport are encouraged to do so with an understanding that their work should be in support of the church’s mission statement - which calls us to be:

o inclusive, supporting and nurturing of families, adults, youth and children;

o building communities through intergenerational activities and small group support;

o strong communicators of values, theological positions and information;

a place where we “live out” a commitment to radical hospitality.  See www.newportpres.org

If interested, please submit resume including 2 references to office@newportpres.org

Organist/Choir Accompanist - Mercer Island PC

Job Title: Organist/Choir Accompanist

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Music and Worship

Hours/Work Schedule: 8-10 hours/week (4 hours on-site and 4-6 hours for preparation), year-round

• September through May: Thursday choir rehearsal (7:00-8:30 PM) Sunday rehearsal/service (9:45-11:45 AM)

• Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend: Sundays only (8:45-10:45 AM)

• Multiple services Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday

Pay: $15,000/year (divided evenly throughout the year) Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-exempt

Job Definition: Collaborates in creating an enriching experience in worship through hymnody and classical repertoire. Serves as 1) organist for the 10:35 AM service and special services (ie: Christmas Eve & Easter), and 2) choir accompanist. Provides preludes, postludes, offertories and accompaniment as required. Accompanies the choir under the direction of the Director of Music and Worship.

Read more online.

Pianist/Accompanist - Alki United Church of Christ

Unique opportunity for talented musician and team‐player with a spiritual spark! Progressive, Open & Affirming UCC church seeks qualified pianist/accompanist to join thriving music ministry and choir program. Position starts Sunday, September 8.

This is a paid, part‐time position Sundays from 8:30 am to 11:15 am and for occasional rehearsals/special services.

Candidates should

• have direct experience in church worship and the demonstrated

  flexibility to play in blended styles; repertoire ranges from classical and contemporary to Gospel, incorporating both traditional and more modern selections.

• be adept at playing hymns as well as offertory, communion, prelude/postlude, modern songs and anthem accompaniments.

• have the ability to sight‐read, chord‐read, accompany groups as

  well as individuals and occasionally play by ear.

  Salary is $150 per Sunday; eligible for paid time off after six months.

  For consideration, please submit references and resume to office@alkiucc.org.