Available Positions

Director of Student Ministries

COLLIERVILLE UMC is a 3,000+ member church with two worship styles in two locations on Sunday morning, averaging 750 in attendance. The Town of Collierville (population 50,000) is well known for it’s great school system, small town atmosphere, award winning parks and recreation facilities, first rate office and retail developments and beautiful neighborhoods.

SUMMARY

The person in this position should be a committed Christian Disciple. Under direct supervision, this position provides guidance for programming and ministry activities that meet the spiritual needs and help the middle school, high school, and college students of Collierville UMC grow in their discipleship of Jesus Christ. All Student Ministry efforts will be developed and guided by our vision, “Reaching out to transform lives by extending God’s love to all,” and consistent with the core values of CUMC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide overall direction and administration for all student ministries of CUMC.

2. Lead, equip and empower the Student Advisory Council and Adult Team of Volunteers.

3. Be responsible for the ongoing recruitment, training, empowering, and evaluating of student ministry staff and volunteers.

4. Coordinate all structured student ministry activities with high capacity volunteers, including but not limited to Sundays and Wednesdays.

5. Provide direction and coordination for all special events for students and their families, including but not limited to Confirmation, mission trips, Discovery Weekend, and missional fundraisers.

6. Teach and recruit others who can teach the Christian faith as understood through the doctrinal standards of The United Methodist Church.

7. Select and approve all curriculum used for Sunday school and other programming for these age groups.

8. Be responsible for the compliance of the ministry with regard to safe sanctuaries training and execution.

9. Serve as a staff ministry partner to assigned task teams and committees.

10. Prepare budget requests and monitors expenditures of the student ministries.

11. Monitor space, equipment, needs, and repairs in the student ministries area.

12. Other duties as needed and assigned by direct supervisor or Senior Pastor.

COMPETENCIES

1. Positive Christian Role Model

2. Excellent Interpersonal Skills

3. Ethical Conduct

4. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

5. Communication Proficiency

6. Collaboration Skills

7. Conflict management

8. Flexibility

9. Confidentiality

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree & 5-10 years of experience in a similar or related field.

Sound Technician – Modern Worship

COLLIERVILLE UMC is a 3,000+ member church with three worship services on Sunday morning, averaging 750 in attendance. The Town of Collierville (population 50,000) is well known for it’s great school system, small town atmosphere, award winning parks and recreation facilities, first rate office and retail developments and beautiful neighborhoods.

SUMMARY

The person in this position should be a committed Christian Disciple. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Modern (Contemporary) this position provides technical assistance and leadership in the contemporary worship service at Collierville UMC seeking to use and optimize technical resources to enhance the worship experience and convey the message of Jesus Christ. Deals with a diverse group of members and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the church. Independent judgement is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workloads.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist with the design and implementation of all sound technical elements of contemporary worship services in consultation with the Director of Worship (Modern) including: working the iPad, sound board, mic setup, battery checks, sound checks (individuals, handhelds and speakers), monitor checks, etc.
Assist in the training and equipping of volunteers for ministry responsibilities in sound arts in worship and for special events.
Assist with the maintenance of the technical equipment.
Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or the Senior Pastor.

COMPETENCIES

The candidate must have a general knowledge of equalizing sound through a sound board, good hand-eye coordination, ability to react quickly to make adjustments.
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Thoroughness
Collaboration Skills
Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Technical knowledge of worship audio, video, and lighting
Working knowledge of ProPresenter, MediaShout, etc., as needed

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an hourly, part-time position (up to 10 hours). Includes Sunday mornings hours, weekend hours; and evening hours as necessary.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma.
Advanced training and certification in technical worship arts preferred.
3 years of experience in a similar or related field.

Please send resumes and cover letters to Kate Jones, kjones@colliervilleumc.org.

Accounts Payable

Job Description

Accounts Payable

Classification:Exempt

Report to: Finance Administrator

Date Edited: 4-4-2019

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

The person in this position should be a committed Christian Disciple. Under the direct supervision of the Finance Administrator this position assists the Finance Administrator with accounting procedures and responsibilities, assists the Executive Pastor with maintaining and disbursing human resource materials, and is our resource person with Shelby Systems. They work with a diverse group of members and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the church. Independent judgement is required to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workloads.

Essential Functions

Pay invoices by verifying transaction information, obtaining authorization of payment and preparing disbursements on a weekly basis
Provide support to program ministries financial needs with month end activity reports
Maintain cash ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
Prepare and make deposits to the bank, minimum of Monday & Friday
Assist the Finance Administrator as needed with bank account reconciliation
Files sales tax monthly for the Common Cup
Provide backup for Facility Use Management including but not limited to : scheduling events in the event management system and setting or adjusting HVAC system
Resolve account discrepancies by working with vendors, investigation documentation and issuing stop payment and/or adjustments
Monitor and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts monthly

Competencies

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Thoroughness
Collaboration Skills
Attention to Detail
Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility

Work Environment

This positon operates in a professional church office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time hourly position of approximately 24 hours per week.. Days and hours of work are negotiable.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma
Five Years of accounting/finance experience
Knowledge of church software data bases and/or Shelby Systems

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Creative Director

Collierville United Methodist Church is a 3,000+ member church with over 750 in three worship services on two campuses with two worship styles. With full programming for preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, adults, and seniors, we have over 25 church staff, over 30 preschool staff, and over 15 nursery staff.

Vision: Reaching out to transform lives by extending God’s love to all.

Mission: To know Christ and to make Him known.

Core Values: Scripture, Love, Humility, Servanthood, Mission

Find us at: www.colliervilleumc.org

The person in this position should be a committed Christian Disciple. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Worship (Traditional) provides effective communications both internally and externally to inform the church congregation and the public of the news in the church, to guide the strategy for all communications, website, public relations messages, and collateral to consistently articulate the mission and ministry of Collierville United Methodist Church.

Essential Functions (Graphic Designer/Art Director)

1. Work with all areas of ministry to design and develop print materials, website, social media, press releases, and TV screen slides

2. Works with the Communications Assistant to compile and submit weekly electronic newsletters, periodic mass emails, and help maintain database of subscribers

3. Keep Communications Manual up to date and ensure that staff and church leadership understand its procedures

4. Oversee photography of special events of the church

5. Assist Audio Visual staff in creating, taping and editing of videos (Duties should fall primarily on AV Coordinator

6. Other special assignments and duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or Senior Pastor

Secondary Functions

1. Work closely with the staff leadership to provide a marketing strategy for the church

2. Submit yearly budget for advertising and communications

3. Assist and advise Task Teams, to include Communications, Audio Visual, and Records & History.

Competencies

1. Excellent computer skills with experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Web Design, Web Management software, etc.

2. Training or experience in graphic design and print publications (flyers, postcards, bulletins and newsletters)

3. Good organization skills, time management and initiative

4. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

5. Attention to Detail

6. Collaboration Skills

7. Communication Proficiency

8. Flexibility

9. Confidentiality

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional church office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. It also contains special production equipment folding and cutting machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Occasionally, position needed for evening hours and weekends for video production.

Required Education and Experience

1. Four-year degree in graphic design, marketing, public relations, advertising, communications or equivalent experience

2. Video Production experience preferred

Send cover letter & resume to Mr. Blaine Tooley, Dir. Of Worship (Traditional), btooley@colliervilleumc.org.

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