Employment Opportunities

First United Methodist Church of Bloomington, Ind., a large downtown congregation with two sites has an immediate opening for a part-time (15-20 hours-per-week) Director of Hospitality Ministries. This person will be a part of the ministry team and needs to have strengths in organization and team building. The Director of Hospitality Ministry will provide dynamic leadership for and oversight of the ministry of inviting, welcoming and integrating newcomers into the life of First United Methodist Church/The Open Door. The position includes establishing and administering clear systems for enabling newcomers to connect, grow, and serve in the life of the church. A full job description is available at www.fumcb.org/first-church-job-postings. Resume and references required. Please submit resumes with references to Allie McGow at amcgow@fumcb.org.

Greenwood UMC seeks a Director of Music with a strong Christian background. Direct choir, hand bells, piano and organist. Assist in planning and conduct of weekly and seasonal worship music. Interface with pre-school and youth groups for special musical presentations. Salary based upon experience and abilities/talents. Approximately 13 hours weekly. Please forward resume to the church at Greenwood UMC, 525 N. Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN 46142 or by email to col.jorg@comcast.net. For more information, phone 317-881-1653. Announcement closes May 30.

The Preschool in Greenwood, Indiana is a private Christian preschool that is open to all preschool-age children of any faith in the greater Greenwood, Indiana community. The preschool is expanding for September 2013 and seeking a Preschool Director to lead in the management and teaching of our newly expanded preschool. The Preschool Director will continue to expand and maintain a program that develops the whole child, sparks imagination, builds self-esteem, fosters learning through play, develops an attitude of service, and helps children discover new things each day. This is a 9-month, part-time appointment starting Tuesday, September 3. Candidates need to submit a cover letter, resume and contact information of three references to Steven R. Miller, Preschool Board Chairperson, by email at steven.rob.miller@gmail.com; or send to 525 N. Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN 46142. For further questions, please call church office: 317-881-1653 or 317-504-0333. The closing date for applying is Friday, June 14.

North UMC, located in near north side Indianapolis, is seeking a part-time Communication Coordinator who possesses an upbeat, can-do attitude and excellent technical skills. This person should also have excellent telephone, customer service skills, possess the ability to multi-task and assist others individuals in the office when needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and updating company website
• Creating posters, advertisements, announcements with Adobe software
• Creating social media presence such as with Twitter and Facebook
• Preparing market reports
• Preparing mailings
• Data entry
• Social media marketing
• Other miscellaneous projects

Job requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in a communication environment
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Access

Position is scheduled as an 8-5 three day a week position.

Please email resume and cover letter to jthieman@northchurchindy.com.

North UMC, located in near north side Indianapolis, is seeking a part-time Office Coordinator who possesses an upbeat, can-do attitude and excellent technical skills. This person should also have excellent telephone, customer service skills, possess the ability to multi-task and assist others individuals in the office when needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• General office administration
• Greeting members and visitors
• Answering questions for those in need
• Proofing and printing church bulletins, prayer list and other related documents
• Ordering and stocking office supplies
• Some coping, scanning and filing
• Working with event planning calendar

Job requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in office environment
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Access

Position is scheduled as an 8-5 three day a week position.

Please email resume and cover letter to jthieman@northchurchindy.com.

INDIANAPOLIS – Roberts Park United Methodist Church has one ten-hour-per-week opening for a Program Coordinator to manage the church’s weekly feeding ministry – Soup’s On at Roberts Park. This special ministry feeds a nutritious meal to up to 300 people each Sunday afternoon. Fresh meals are prepared and served by volunteers from churches and organizations throughout the metropolitan Indianapolis area. This person will provide general oversight for Soup’s On by directing the volunteer leadership team, managing communication with internal and external partners, and coordinating fundraising efforts. Other responsibilities include coordinating procurement of food, managing Sunday activities with volunteer hosts, volunteer servers and Soup’s On Security to assure adequate coverage and sufficient food and other necessary supplies. The Program Coordinator also will be expected to engage the Roberts Park congregation and the broader community on behalf of Soups On to build relationships and create synergies that increase awareness and impact for this important ministry. The ideal candidate will have a servant’s mindset with a passion for hunger ministry and an understanding of urban ministries. A thoughtful theology of the issues surrounding downtown living is essential. An understanding of Methodism is helpful, but not required. For more information or to apply for the position, contact the Rev. Kimberly King at Roberts Park UMC by email at kimberly.king@inumc.org or by phone at 317-635-1636.

FISHERS, Ind. – The United Methodist Foundation of Indiana seeks an office assistant to serve full-time in its Fishers’ office. This position requires a positive demeanor in person and phone presentation; must be a team player who contributes to a positive working environment with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with other staff; must have high integrity and ability to properly handle confidential information. This position is to be aware of the overall business of the organization and conscious of detail transactions; have strong verbal and written communication skills, and be highly skilled in organizational and time management. A proficiency in use of personal computer, word processing and spreadsheets. Knowledge of other software helpful. A full description with application requirements is available here.

First United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Ind. (four blocks from Indiana University) seeks a Christ-centered, delegating leader who will disciple youth and college-age adults. This position entails providing leadership and direction for youth and co-leading the college-age program (Jubilee). This person will collaborate with church staff and adult volunteers to create a comprehensive and diverse faith-based program, which will facilitate the students’ growth in a safe and secure environment. The director will work to create opportunities for youth and college-age adults that foster community, challenge their faith, and encourage them to grow together as individuals and as a community. This position can be part-time or full-time depending on experience, skill set and availability of the candidate. The director must have Sunday availability. Resume and references are required. Desired start date is mid-July 2013. For complete information about responsibilities and qualifications, contact the Rev. Stacee Fischer Gehring at sgehring@fumcb.org. Interviews will begin in May. A complete job description is available here.

Interested in church youth and youth programs? Muncie High Street is seeking a part-time youth director. A description of the position and application information may be found at www.munciehighstreet.com. Review of applications begins on May 6 and will continue until an applicant is hired. Know someone who should be applying? Make sure they see this notice!

North United Methodist Church is seeking qualified, experienced childcare workers for Sundays (7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and during other weekday evening events in our childcare rooms. Application with previous employment and two references are required. Candidate must be able to work Sunday mornings and pass a background check. Position will answer to Pastor of Children and Family Ministries. Pay is $9.50-$10.50/hour depending on experience. Ideal candidates love children and can provide a safe, nurturing environment. It is expected that childcare providers will engage in creative play, read stories, supervise activities and otherwise interact with children as directed. Educational or professional experience in early childcare is preferred. If interested please contact Danyelle Ditmer, Pastor of Children and Family Ministries at 317-924-2612, dditmer@northchurchindy.com, www.northchurchindy.com or drop in to complete an application.