Youth Director

Director of Youth Ministries - Douglasville First UMC 7/23/2026 Teenagers Deserve an Adult Who Shows Up for Them. Could That Be You? Director of Youth Ministries — Douglasville First United Methodist Church Douglasville First United Methodist Church is a community of imperfect people growing together in faith, love, and service. We believe church should feel like family — a place where you belong before you believe, where questions are welcome, and where teenagers can be fully themselves. We're looking for a Director of Youth Ministries who genuinely likes teenagers, earns their trust, and helps them walk out of high school grounded in a faith that's truly their own. The Role This is a part-time, relational leadership role (about 20 hours a week) for someone who wants to lead youth ministry, not just supervise it. You'll be the adult our 6th-through-12th graders know they can count on — at Sunday School, at youth group, on a mission trip, or just checking in during a hard week. Why You'll Love It Here A congregation that genuinely believes church is better together — you won't be building this ministry alone. A Pastor and staff team who want to partner with you on vision and strategy, not just hand you a calendar to run. Freedom to shape what youth ministry looks like here — retreats, mission trips, Bible studies, service projects — around the gifts of your students and your own creativity. A congregation that wants its teens involved in the whole life of the church, from worship to leadership, not sidelined in a youth room. A flexible, part-time schedule built around what students and families actually need. What You'll Do Be the lead, dependable presence for teens and their families, week in and week out. Lead Sunday School, youth group, and serve as the go-to for Confirmation alongside the Pastor. Recruit and train volunteers who can build real, trustworthy relationships with our teens. Plan a calendar that stretches students — retreats, mission trips, service projects — and keeps families in the loop early. Keep Safe Sanctuary practices current so every family can trust our youth ministry with their kids. What We're Looking For A bachelor's degree, earned or in progress, is required; a master's degree (earned or in progress) makes an exceptional candidate stand out. Experience working with teens — ministry, education, coaching, counseling, or a related field. A warm, organized, creative leader who genuinely enjoys teenagers and can earn their trust. A committed Christian who is glad to serve within a United Methodist congregation and its Wesleyan heritage of grace and good works. The Details Status: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week Reports to: Pastor Location: Douglasville First United Methodist Church, Douglasville, Georgia Compensation: $25,000-30,000 Ready to Apply? Send us your resume and a brief letter telling us why this role excites you — we'd love to hear your story. Reach out to Dave Allen Grady, View email address on click.appcast.io to get started. We can't wait to meet the person who's going to walk alongside our teens through some of the most important years of their lives. Contact Contact: Dave Allen Grady Address: 6167b Prestley Mill Road Douglasville GA 30092 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: Click to email Website: douglasvillefumc.org 99 Arthur J. Moore Dr - St Simons Is., GA 31522 #J-18808-Ljbffr