Job description
MINISTRY OR DEPARTMENT: Senior & Vulnerable Adults
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular Part-Time (10 hrs/week)
EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Coordinator of Congregational Care is a member of the pastoral team at St. John’s. They are responsible for visitation, spiritual support, mercy, and care for at-home persons, hospital-bound persons, and other vulnerable persons who need extra support and care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: M.Div. or other degree in related area preferred.
An understanding of the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of adults, especially senior adults.
Emphasis on equipping and inspiring volunteer caregivers.
Organizational and communication skills to coordinate care of individuals through group formation and volunteer coordination.
A committed Christian and lifelong learner who shares a love for the mission of the United Methodist Church with an understanding of its doctrine and polity.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
Administrative/Office
Maintain up to date contact lists of congregants who are at-home, in
hospital/rehab facilities, or others who may need assistance or extra care.
Serve as the main contact-person for care needs, receiving and processing prayer requests, and keeping Senior Pastor and staff informed of urgent care needs.
Coordination of Care
Communicate and coordinate pastoral care needs along with visitation/homebound communion volunteers, Parish Nurse, Staff Counselor, Senior Pastor, and other staff and congregational leaders.
Coordinate and assist leaders of the WeCare, Grief Groups, Memory Café, and other ministries devoted to care of at-home congregants, those in the hospital/rehab, or others needing special care.
Visitation and Ministry
Visit and/contact at-home members periodically and ensure others needing visitation are regularly contacted, either personally or by volunteers.
Lead or assist in funerals as requested.
Other Duties
Coordinate with staff members and Senior Pastor on occasional church events, particularly when congregational care is a part of the event’s theme or scope.
Occasionally help as worship assistant.
Attend and support larger church events and ministries.
Maintain Safe Sanctuaries certification and work with Executive Director to ensure all volunteers are Safe Sanctuaries trained.
REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Yearly evaluation
Safe Sanctuary training
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities and position incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description. St. John's reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. A new employee will undergo a three-month and six-month evaluation by the immediate supervisor. Thereafter, an annual evaluation will be conducted.
Job Type: Part-time, non-exempt
Wage: $25-$30/hour depending on experience.
Benefits:
Paid time off
Work Location: In person and onsite at member’s homes, hospital, or other living facilities. Office and laptop provided.

Asbury UMC (Albuquerque) is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week)
Director of Music Ministries

Qualifications: A working knowledge of church music (Traditional and Contemporary); familiarity with various genres of sacred and secular music; and a passion to serve Jesus Christ and His Church.

Job Requirements: This person will recruit for, train, direct, and support our chancel, children, and bell choirs; share music with the children in our childcare program; encourage and empower people to participate in music ministries; with the pastor, plan and coordinate music for weekly worship and special services; and build relationships with, and bridges between, persons outside the church and Asbury UMC.

Salary: $23,000

Letters of Interest shall be accompanied by a resume and at least 2 references, and be sent to Rev. Joe Whitley, revjoe@asburyabq.org.

Program Director for LEER Children’s Literacy Initiative of McCurdy Ministries
LEER (leh-EHR, to read) a Children’s Literacy Program for the Española Valley, which aims to improve children’s reading proficiency through access to books with vetted, trained, caring adults (Reading Buddies) who read one-on-one with elementary students. McCurdy ministries commitment to educating and supporting children in the area is over 100 years proven.
LEER is committed to the principle that every child deserves a great
education in and out of school time. McCurdy Ministries Community
Center creates hope and empowers the lives of children youth, adults and families through education, life skills and faith-based programs in Española, NM.
The Program Director will be responsible for overseeing and implementing Camp Stars Summer Camp which focuses on Children’s Literacy. They will manage camp staff and programming and interface with summer volunteers.
This position is responsible for oversight and program management of the school year Reading Buddy program in the elementary school and afterschool program
Key Responsibilities
• Develop Summer Camp Curriculum with literacy and Social Emotional Learning emphasis
• Provide oversight and support to summer camp staff, children and families
• Support and monitor volunteer Reading Buddies in concert with LEER Director
• This position will report to and work with the LEER Director to undergird and grow the LEER
Footprint in the Espanola Valley to increase participating children’s reading levels by 10%
annually.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Education
• Experience working in literacy intervention or implementation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with children and families
• Proficient in Microsoft programs and computer data tracking (Salesforce experience is a
plus)
• Understanding of Social Emotional Learning and Passion for restorative practices and
improving children and families’ life outcomes
Working Conditions
• Full-time hourly position. Summer Monday-Friday 8:00 – 5:00. School year hours have flexibility
• Workplace at McCurdy ministries with elementary campus visits to support and recruit Reading Buddies
• Innovative and Creative work environment as the program is established and grows Compensation and Benefits
• Starting salary $21/hour with potential to become a salaried position
• Generous vacation policies, health, dental, vision insurance subsidy and retirement plan
after 6 months.
How to Apply
• Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kercida@McCurdy.org www.McCurdy.org/LEER

Each Children Staff will be responsible for building relationships with children for them to thrive in a fun and nurturing environment during the camp day. Camp Stars Summer Camp will serve children in rising 1st through 6th grade.
Key Responsibilities
• Implement a Restorative and Social Emotional Learning centered environment for 20 children who rotate through center learning throughout the camp day.
• Provide oversight and learning facilitation for children in the center’s activities
• Understand and facilitate restorative practices in center time
• Help Clean and organize center space before and after each day’s camp
Required Skills and Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children in a structured, learning environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with children and families
• Excellent team player
Working Conditions
• Full-time hourly seasonal position. Summer Monday-Friday 8:00 – 5:00.
• Active, children centric environment with physical activities like bending, lifting, and
playing.
• Innovative and Creative work environment caring for children while fostering a safe and
nurturing space for children to learn and grow
Compensation and Benefits
• Starting salary $18/hour
• Juneteenth and July 4th holidays
How to Apply
• Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kercida@McCurdy.org www.McCurdy.org/LEER

Each Center Staff will be responsible for implementing curriculum for two centers during the camp day. Camp Stars Summer Camp focuses on Children’s Literacy. Centers are Arts, All About Literacy, Healthy Habits, Recreations, Faith, and Science
Key Responsibilities
• Organize, prepare, implement and differentiate Summer Camp Curriculum with literacy and Social Emotional Learning emphasis for 20 children in each center grades 1-5
• Provide instruction and oversight for children in the center’s activities
• Understand and facilitate restorative practices in center time
• Clean and organize center space before and after each day’s camp
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children in a structured, learning environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with children and families
• Excellent team player
Working Conditions
• Full-time, hourly, seasonal position Monday-Friday 8:00 – 5:00
• Active, children centric environment with physical activities like bending, lifting, and
playing.
• Innovative and Creative work environment caring for children while fostering a safe and
nurturing space for children to learn and grow
Compensation and Benefits
• Starting salary $18/hour
• Juneteenth and July 4th holidays
How to Apply
• Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kercida@McCurdy.org www.McCurdy.org/LEER