Director of Young Adult & University Student Ministry, Part-Time, UMC: Cambridge, MA
Harvard-Epworth Church, a vibrant and inclusive congregation in Harvard Square, seeks a dynamic, faith-filled, enthusiastic Director for our established ministry to young adults and university students. This part-time position is onsite on Sundays, with occasional meetings (onsite or zoom) during the week, for a total of 10 hours/week. Compensation is $25/hour. We will be interviewing in late April/early May. This position is set to begin in July 2025, though a start date of September 2025 is a possibility if necessary.
Worship Leadership:
– Attend weekly worship services to engage with students and young adults, also to greet any visiting students or young adults
– Occasionally lead one aspect of a worship service or a worship service in full
Programming:
– Organize and facilitate a weekly small group on spiritual formation such as Life Groups for students and young adults
– Organize fellowship events such as Brunch Bunch, Game Night, or potluck dinners for students and young adults
– Organize and facilitate monthly or seasonal small groups such as book clubs, bible studies, or social justice informative studies for students and/or young adults
– Organize and facilitate a seasonal event such as a mission project or a retreat for students and young adults
– Occasionally facilitate Adult Forum discussions or other programs for the Harvard-Epworth community
– Offer times for one-on-one pastoral care or support conversations with students and young adults when needed
Administration:
– Regularly organize, schedule, and advertise for student and young adult events through monthly newsletters, email updates, and word of mouth
– Attend and participate in staff meetings, church council meetings, or other organizational events as needed
– Reach out to local universities to invite undergraduate and graduate students to worship, participate in small groups, or other programs
Qualifications:
– College graduate, preferably with knowledge of church leadership or theological studies
– Prior related experience preferred
– Able to communicate effectively and work with a team
– Strategic and forward-thinking to set and accomplish goals.
– Proficient with computers (databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, file sharing) and online platforms (Zoom, Doodle, Canva, Facebook, etc.)
Hours/week: 10
– Sick days/vacation time negotiable
To learn more, contact Rev. Barbara Lemmel at pastor.barb@harvardepworthchurch.org
Website: harvardepworthchurch.org
Harvard-Epworth Church is located at 1555 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA.