Wesley United Methodist Church Marco Island, FL

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Two Positions available at Wesley United Methodist Church:  

Christian Education Director:

Position Summary:  Guide and support Christian education at Wesley and the Marco community to encourage and enable individuals to grow in their faith and knowledge of Christianity.

Job Description:  Plan, organize, equip, direct, train and cast the vision for the Wesley congregation in levels of Christian education.  Expand Wesley’s Christian education to the greater Marco community with the intent for this to be an opportunity for discipleship.  This is inclusive of all ages and levels of education including, small groups, Bible studies, children’s education, seasonal  studies and guest teachers/lecturers.

• Assess (continuously) current practices at Wesley and engage in opportunities for improvement by partnering with volunteer and paid leaders/teachers.
• Assess (continuously) best practices in other Churches and introduce them to Wesley.
• Engage with counterparts in other Churches to collaborate on best practices and ways to effectively improve.
• Cast a vision and detailed, pragmatic plan for what Christian education should and can be at Wesley for all ages and maturity levels along with a detailed plan to achieve the vision and any financial support that may be needed. Gain “buy in” from the leadership and congregants at Wesley.
• Implement the agreed plan.
• Celebrate success,
• Communicate upcoming and past education opportunities in all communication vehicles (website, social media, newsletter, bulletin, PPT, radio, newspaper, etc.) Use the communication channels as a vehicle to attract people to learning opportunities and to Wesley in general.
• Refresh plans as needed.

Qualifications:  Compatible with Wesley’s vision and values / strong personal faith, successful work experience initiating, establishing and maintaining Christian education in a similar environment, solid electronic literacy, detailed in habits, excellent people skills (positive, pleasant and a sense of humor), is good at and enjoys being part of a team, organized yet flexible to meet changing needs, keeps confidential matters, confidential, self-managing, open to trying new ideas and ways of working, experience surfacing and bringing forward creative ideas and opportunities, experience working maturely through difficult situations.

Education:  College degree, and/or successful work experience initiating, establishing and maintaining Christian education in a similar environment.

Hours:  Full time

Initial Pay Rate: $45,000 – $50,000 per year

Reports to Senior Pastor

Audio and Visual Technician:

Position Summary:  Responsible for oversight of all audio and visual functioning of WUMC for all church events.

Job Description:  Assure full functioning of all audio and video systems of WUMC along with personally leading and teaching volunteers to assist as needed for all services and events.

• Assess, inspect, review and replace equipment
  • Does existing equipment provide what is needed for W.U.M.C. to optimize the A/V and lighting aspects of services and events? If not, advise what is needed along with costs and benefits.
  • Review, retire and purchase new equipment after gaining approval from Council.

• Provide seamless A/V and lighting for all events [examples include Sunday services, weekly rehearsals, seasonal services, weddings, funerals, community events (special services typically include additional compensation)]
  • Before each service/event
    • Check and balance mikes
    • Check speakers before each service
    • Check batteries

• Build a volunteer team to implement A/V services
  • Provide on-going volunteer training on specific equipment
  • Ensure that the highest ethical and professional standards are maintained (copyright licensing, safe workplace, etc.)

• Continue to develop personal skills through continuing education

• Meet with Pastor and Worship Team to design and implement worship experiences

• Record and upload services
  • Social media (i.e. Facebook live including respond to those commenting and asking questions)
  • Website

• Design and put together a “traveling worship” rig for doing services at the beach, at restaurants, etc.

Qualifications:  Compatible with Wesley’s vision and values / strong personal faith, successful work experience initiating, establishing and maintaining A/V systems in a similar environment including sound and video production, excellent people skills (positive, pleasant and a sense of humor), is good at and enjoys being part of a team, organized yet flexible to meet changing needs, successful experience in recruiting, training, scheduling and, if needed, dismissing volunteers with grace, open to trying new ideas and ways of working, experience surfacing and bringing forward creative ideas and opportunities, experience working maturely through difficult situations, familiarity and experience with lighting systems, ability to lift/move up to 90 pounds.

Education:  College degree, and/or successful work experience initiating, establishing and maintaining top-notch A/V and lighting services in a similar environment to W.U.M.C.

Hours:   Approximately 20 hours per week (time-sheet to be submitted and hours over 20 must be approved)

Pay Range: Initial pay range = $18-$22 / hour depending on qualifications.

Reports to Senior Pastor

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP – Sunday’s 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall will begin again Sunday, September 2, 2018. We hope to see everyone there between services.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE – Tuesday, November 20th at 7:00 pm is the Interfaith Unity Service for the community at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, located at 991 Winterberry Drive on Marco Island. Please join us as we “Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow”.

YOUTH POTATO BAKE – Sunday, November 25th, between services and after second service, in the Fellowship Hall, enjoy a warm baked potato with your choice of toppings prepared by the youth group. Your love offering will help support our youth group and all proceeds go towards Wesley’s youth.

HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL – Saturday, December 1st, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm is Wesley’s annual Holiday Arts Festival, which is our community outreach event for the holiday season. Lunch provided includes hotdogs, fruit and cookies, water and sodas. There will be many different types of artists who will be displaying their original art, jewelry, wood items, shell art, pottery, and more. There will be a drawing for prizes of original art.  We will have a “Prayer Table” for visitors to pray with us and request prayer. Hope to see you there!

THE CHRISTMAS STORY – A Classic Carol Cantata Celebration! Worship celebration of The Christmas Story will be Sunday, December 2nd at 3:00 pm at the San Marco Catholic Church and an additional worship celebration of the cantata on Sunday, December 9th at 10:30 am here at Wesley United Methodist Church. Please come to one or both of these special Christmas Cantata’s and enjoy the music.

Worship:
Contemporary – 9:00 am
Traditional – 10:30 am

Education:
Adult Sunday School – 9:00 am
Children’s Sunday School – 9:00 am
Adult Sunday School – 10:30 am
Children & Youth – 10:30 am
Coffee Fellowship – 10:00 am Between services

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