Job Openings

Duties/Responsibilities, continued: 

• Direct creative development for sermon series, events, and ministry campaigns (digital and print).
• Manage video production, livestreaming, and digital storytelling to support worship, outreach, and ministry communication.
• Collaborate with ministry staff and lay leaders to support communication needs for events, initiatives, and programs.
• Coordinate with external vendors (designers, video producers, media partners) as needed.
• Participate actively as a member of the Operations Team, including attending weekly meetings and offering communications expertise as a resource.
• Serve as liaison to local media outlets and coordinate public relations efforts including writing press releases when requested.
• Promote church ministries and initiatives to internal (congregation) and external (community, media) audiences.
• Establish communication protocols, workflows, and brand standards across the church.
• Establish and manage communication protocols, workflows and brand standards across the church.
• Steward communication and marketing budgets to ensure cost-effective resource use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, MailChimp
• Experience with video editing platforms such as Vimeo and YouTube
• Familiarity with church database systems (CCB) and marketing platforms
• Proficiency in social media including Instagram and Facebook
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• A team player who fosters collaboration and creativity
• A growing and active relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that models Christian values
• Alignment with United Methodist doctrine and ability to communicate its core beliefs

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Ability to move freely and remain active for extended periods

To Apply:  Send cover letter and resume to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee Chair, Dale Sims.

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• Participate in one continuing education opportunity per year.
• Attend regular coaching and support meetings with the Director of Youth Ministry.
• Overall time commitment would include:
  • 20% engaging with youth, families, and community members through attending sports, school and extra-curricular activities and local events.
  • 15% in direct contact with youth through organized ministry including Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, band rehearsals, and trips and retreats.
  • 55% in preparation, organization and administrative (planning programs, communication, logistics, weekly youth staff meeting, etc.)
  • 5% in contact with youth through informal meet-ups and contact work.
  • 5% in serving and connecting in the church and with the community. (Giving Garden, local missions, worship service, One Gen Away, etc.)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Models being a disciple of Jesus through actions, words and lifestyle.
• Embraces a collaborative approach and works well in a team environment.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all members of the team including youth, parents and guardians, staff, and volunteers.
• Exhibits openness and approachability. Enjoys the challenge of meeting new people and connecting with them. Makes young people feel comfortable and valued.
• Expresses empathy. Young people crave friendships with people who understand them, know what they’re going through, and how it makes them feel.
• Ability to organize a complex schedule of events alongside their personal schedule.
• Possesses a joyful excitement for youth and their families, the church, and the Word of God.
• Possesses a working knowledge of United Methodist theology and principles.
• Strong communication skills. Able to express ideas and goals clearly through both oral and written communications including emails, newsletters, and social media.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a high-energy environment
• Lift 50 pounds
• Move freely for long periods.

To Apply:  Email cover letter and resume to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee Chair, Dale Sims.

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Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Caring for children in a gentle and loving manner and interacting with them in a fun and playful way
• Taking care of the needs of children, such as feeding, changing diapers and being attentive to separation anxiety
• We are looking for team players who are cheerful and excited to work each week. Staff members will work with different staff members and age levels at different times.
• Staff must be willing to devote all of your attention to the children and stay vigilant at all times to watch for potential harm. This includes paying careful attention for hazards and the allergies and/or medical concerns of each child.
• Staff must adhere to cleaning and diapering procedures and maintain a clean and healthy environment. This includes adhering to the latest COVID protocols for FFUMC and cleaning the nursery at the end of the shift.
• Staff must wear appropriate uniforms each week.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential to this job position. We cannot open the nursery without proper ratios.

Contact Carrie Altman at caltman@franklinfumc.org for more information.

Download a copy of the job description here.