Job Openings

Covenant United Methodist Church has an opening for a part time position of children's minister. We seeks a person who has a heart for children's early spiritual growth with at least three years of leadership position or experiences in developing Sunday school program, and VBS.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, oversee, and lead a worship service during Sunday School
• Develop and lead seasonal and special events including, but not limited to, VBS, holy night (Oct. 31st), talent show, Christmas program, and childcare program during special evening gatherings for adults (up to eight days in a year).
• Build strong relationships with teachers, students, parents, and church leaders that foster the students' commitment to the church and growth in faith in Jesus Christ.
• Recruit teachers, volunteers, and staff within church for children ministry programs
• Attend staff meeting regularly and coordinate with other associate pastors, staff, and Senior Pastor
• Develop annual budget for children ministry

Children minister needs to understand unique Korean culture in America. Bilingual capability (English as primary and Korean) is highly preferred. Current student in theology college or pursuing a pastor appointment in United Methodist Church Conference is highly recommended to apply to this position.

Please contact us with resume, 10~15 min preaching CD, and two reference contact information.

Organization: Covenant United Methodist Church, Pomona, CA

This is a 1/2 time position, applications are being accepted now and the position will begin July 1, 2013. For a complete description of this position, directions for application process and other details visit http://www.firstchurchcv.com/OpenPositions.

Job Summary:
Accountable for functions that provide an accurate and timely update of financial transactions of San Dieguito United Methodist Church

Hours:
Part-time, 18 hours per week

Qualifications:
Accounting knowledge and experience; knowledge of Financial and Spreadsheet software (Quickbooks, Excel); must be able to work independently; ability to work with the Senior Pastor, Finance Committee Chair, counters, and key committees; good organizational skills with strong attention to detail; familiar with the Church and its mission; college degree or equivalent experience.

Please email your resume to admin@encinitaschurch.com.

Culver-Palms UMC is seeking pianist/organist. Our choir and praise band director ask for applicants who have the following skills:

• Great sight reading
• Familiar with Methodist hymnal music
• Contemporary Chord Chart reading
• Able to play piano and traditional pipe organ
• Prior church experience is a plus
• Able to perform various styles of music (Classical, Gospel, Spiritual and Contemporary Christian Rock)

Hourly compensation: $25.00
Total hrs per week: 5 Hrs

Resumes and letters of interest may be sent to culverpalmsumc@yahoo.com. Please use "Accompanist" for the subject line. You may also mail your resume/letter to : 4464 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230

The California-Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (www.cal-pac.org) is seeking a qualified Program Intern for Camp Cedar Glen in Julian, California, for the period May 1 through August 31, 2013. Minimum age: 18. Salary: $375 per week. For an application, please send an email request to the California-Pacific Annual Conference Human Resources Department: hr@cal-pac.org.

POSITION TITLE: Program Intern

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Organized Camp Exemption (LC 1182.4)

ESSENTIAL MINISTRY TEAM: Leadership

LOCATION: Camp Cedar Glen

MISSION OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

VISION OF THE CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: "To be the cup overflowing with grace, compassion and justice."

POSITION PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW
As a member of the Cal Pac Camps staff, the Program Intern assists the Site Director for Camp Cedar Glen in developing, supervising and leading the summer camp and retreat season programming and hospitality ministry at the camp in fulfillment of the conference and Cal-Pac Camps mission (see below), and to recruit campers for participation in the camping experience.

Supervised by: Site Director

Supervision responsibility for: N/A

Camping, Outdoor and Retreat Ministries Council Mission Statement:
"We believe in God's infinite power to create and renew. We believe that natural surroundings, programs that uplift and educate under well-trained leaders can make a positive and lasting impression on an individual's life. To this end, the Camping, Outdoor, and Retreat Ministries Council provides programs, leadership, facilities and management to enhance love of God, self, humanity and creation."

PRIMARY ROLES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate an appreciation for and understanding of the missions of the Camping, Outdoor, and Retreat Ministries Council and the Cal-Pac Conference and is dedicated to carrying out their missions.
• Partner with the Site Director and the other Cal-Pac Camp staff to guide the process for cultivating a camp and retreat ministry which is: Christ Centered, Program Driven, Relationship Based, and Culturally Relevant.
• Gain exposure to program development and implementation within the United Methodist camping environment.

Summer Program Coordination and Development

• Assist in realigning the summer camp program as site-based at Cedar Glen in conjunction with the previous district summer camp leaders, including schedule, themes, curriculum, staff recruitment and training, marketing, registration and evaluation.
• Continue to develop the summer community day camp program and help it grow into a full summer ministry.
• Assist in initiating new summer programs and recruiting deans, counselors and participants to help meet the Cal-Pac Camps goal of 2000 summer campers by the year 2014.

Retreat Season Hospitality and Program Leadership

• Serve as liaison with mid-week and weekend retreat groups at Cedar Glen including planning, resourcing, hospitality coordination and follow-up.
• Assist in initiating new retreat programs for children, youth, young adults, adults and families in service of the Cal-Pac Camps and Conference mission to support the ministries of the local congregations, including recruitment of leaders and participants.

Marketing

• With the Cedar Glen and Cal-Pac Camps staff, develop and implement a marketing strategy that helps grow participation in the summer camp program that increases to 2000 campers by 2014.
• Work with the Cedar Glen and Cal-Pac Camps staff to develop and implement a marketing strategy to grow awareness and participation by churches in the Cal-Pac Conference in the ministry of Cal-Pac Camps as it relates to the mission of calling and nurturing world-changing disciples.
• Work with the development and maintenance of the website for Camp Cedar Glen.
• Assist in the production of print materials and audio-visual resources for Camp Cedar Glen.

Other Duties

• As a part of the Camp Cedar Glen staff, perform other duties as assigned to fulfill the overall ministry of Camp Cedar Glen, Cal-Pac Camps, and the Cal-Pac Conference.

The activities and essential functions listed in this job description are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualification required of employees assigned to this job, and may be subject to changes in the future.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to grasp, handle or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, stand, talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• If telecommuting is elected for this position, a safe environment must be established in keeping with the guidelines of the Conference.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of United Methodist structure with ability to articulate United Methodist theology.
• Must be culturally sensitive and demonstrate experience working with multi-ethnic groups.
• Language Skills: must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Knowledgeable in concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suites preferred.
• Some experience in marketing to assist in the development of designing websites and brochures preferred.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Some college or technical training preferred

EXPERIENCE
Minimum two years of administration, program and/or marketing experience, preferably in the non-profit religious environment.