Job Openings
Director of Christian Education
Job Summary:
The Director of Christian Education is to carry out the vision and mission of Mt. Zion Church by developing actions to support the Church’s goals. The Director of Christian Education will coordinate the ministry of Christian Education by working with volunteers so that children, youth, and adults are introduced to Jesus Christ and nurtured as disciples to follow Christ and to love their neighbors.This is a full-time salaried position with health insurance.
Qualifications:
- Christian values, communicated with clarity and effectiveness
- Ability to be self-directed- Ability to develop positive relationships
- Demonstrates leadership in religious or non-profit settings
- Demonstrates organizational and skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Christian Education Director will be responsible for the following:
Worship & Special Services
- Attend and participate in weekly worship and contribute to the preparation and leadership for Sunday services and special services
- Coordinate Children’s worship
- Work with the Director of Worship and Arts weekly to prepare and facilitate Worship and Youth Leadership Development (WYLD) and Joy and Music (JAM)Sunday School, VBS, Weekly Youth Group, Nursery, etc
- Coordinate Sunday School- Coordinate and lead weekly Youth Group (Friday afternoons during school year)
- Develop and lead summer education programs
- Coordinate the nursery schedule- Coordinate confirmation classes
- Coordinate retreats, support mission trips, service projects, lock-ins, etc
Local Community
- Represent the Church in participation with the local Ruritan Chapter
- Participate with fellow church members in the Appalachian Service Project (ASP) program
Administration & Communication
- Report directly to the Senior Pastor
- Meet with fellow church staff regularly
- Attend church meetings as appropriate
- Maintain financial records for the activities managed by the CED
- Coordinate publicity of events with the church secretary and the marketing coordinator
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Education and Experience Preferences:
- A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and experience is required
- Experience in ministry with children and youth is preferred
- Graduate studies in Christian Education or other Biblical studies welcomed
Benefits:
- Salaried position: Compensation package starting at $50,000 per year dependent upon education and experience
- Health Insurance
- Continuing education funds
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Travel allowance
- Leave time
- Flexible scheduling and telework options
About Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion has been preaching Christ to Southern Anne Arundel County (known locally as “South County’) for over two hundred years. In many ways we are a farming community but we are also a community close to the Chesapeake Bay where many people move here to retire or vacation here. We are located close to Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C., as well as to military bases and universities. That makes us a community where our neighbors and friends come from a variety of backgrounds. We stand by the Apostles Creed as our confession of faith and it is our goal to bring Christ to the world around us. We meet people where they are and help them grow in their faith.
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How to Apply
- Please submit resume, cover letter, and short essay on your vision for the position to
mz@mzumc.com or to the church address at 122 Bayard Road, Lothian, MD 20711