Missioner for Youth

Portland, OR
Type: Lay
Posted Apr 16, 2024
Job Title
Missioner for Youth
Name of church or organization
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
Location
Portland, OR
Job Description
The Missioner for Youth at St. Michael & All Angels will be responsible for facilitating Christian education, fellowship, and community engagement opportunities for the youth of the parish (grades 6-12). This role also building bridges between youth /young adults with the broader church community and our neighbors in service.Duties and Responsibilities:
> Create and establish a safe place to ask questions and engage in exploration of faith and spirituality. Provide a fun and interesting space for youth to “gather and grow” with activities to encourage deeper relationships with one another and with God;
> Lead and develop ministry to young adults, collaborating with volunteer youth leaders and staff to conduct weekly youth group meetings during the school year;
> Plan, develop, and execute a relationship-centered, multiculturally-relevant, age-appropriate Christian activity, fellowship and formation/education program for youth in grades 6-12;
> Participate as a member of the Christian Formation team;
> Collaborate with Clergy and team to provide an annual confirmation preparation;
> Extend invitations and engage youth and young adults from outside the church to participate in these activities;
> Plan and lead a retreat/service even each summer.*Additional responsibilities negotiable and listed on the accompanying posting.
Type of Commitment
Part Time (15 hours)
Does this job pay?
Yes
Application Process
Interested candidates should send Statement of Interest and Resume to The Rev. R. Scott Painter at scottp@stmaa.org. Statement of Interest should highlight relevant experience and alignment with this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
Application Deadline
06/18/2024
Link to the job posting or application
https://stmaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/STMAA-Youth-Missioner-Position-Profile-Fall-2023.pdf
Website
stmaa.org