Full-Time Youth Ministry Assistant - Oak Grove UMC, Decatur

Full-Time Youth Ministry Assistant - Oak Grove UMC, Decatur Oak Grove UMC – Position Title: Youth Ministries Assistant Ministry Assignment: Youth Department (6th–12th Grade) Date: April 2026 Supervisor: Director of Youth Ministries Employment Status: Full-Time, exempt Starting Annual Salary: $50,000 (Dependent on experience and education level) About the Church: Oak Grove UMC is a large membership church located in Decatur, Georgia. We are a welcoming neighborhood United Methodist Church. Oak Grove’s vision is to build inclusive, life-changing communities and experience transformation in Jesus Christ. In order to do this OGUMC will: CONNECT with each other, GROW in faith, and LIVE our faith. We value intergenerational ministry. We average 850 in our weekly attendance. We have over 100 active participants in our youth programs, and are actively growing in numbers. Responsibilities of the Youth Ministries Assistant Collaborate with the Director of Youth Ministry to: Create engaging youth programs to build community and a sense of belonging among young people Engage young people in missional opportunities Enhance our social media presence Strengthen our volunteer recruiting structure Presence will be expected: Sunday Nights during Youth Fellowship Sunday Morning service attendance and youth Sunday School Wednesday evening Midweek Programming Other events as deemed necessary Important aspects of the Oak Grove Youth Ministry Valuing inclusive atmospheres for all students Building a strong culture of belonging Partnering with community organizations Requirements for this position An active and growing personal faith life Excellent organization and communication skills An understanding of United Methodist theology Experience working or volunteering with 12–18-year-olds The ideal candidate will possess A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relatable field Experience working in church programmatic ministries #J-18808-Ljbffr North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church