Job at First Presbyterian Church of York, SC

Church Life Coordinator

Job Description

Church Life Coordinator (Part-Time)
First Presbyterian Church - York, SC
REPORTS TO:
Pastor / Head of Staff
HOURS:
15-20 hours/week - Sunday and Wednesday
BASIC FUNCTION:
To affirm, support and encourage every First Presbyterian Church member in their participation in the work and worship of the church. Primary focus will be coordinating fellowship events, studies, and service projects for children through adult ages. Be present and active in Sunday School, Sunday Worship, and programs on Sunday afternoon as well as office and program hours on Wednesday. Establish and maintain strong connections by identifying and facilitating the placement of members into the life of First Presbyterian Church.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:
Working with Pastor and Committees to:
Coordinate events, studies, and service projects for all ages and stages.
To lead efforts to connect people into the life of the church, from their first visit to care teams and volunteer roles. Personally invite, encourage and support participation in the work and worship of the church.
Recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers for Sunday School teachers, Young Disciples, VBS, FEAST programs, and other programs within the church.
Cultivate activity in established groups as well as creating new groups within the ministry of FPC.
Develop and lead fellowship-proposed events within the life of the congregation including “family retreat,” goldenagers,''youth retreats,” and other potential programs.
Attend family retreat, VBS, and one of the youth summer retreats.
Collaborate with staff and members to foster a culture of hospitality.
Server as ex-officio member of the Family Life and Congregational Care committee.
Update communication via social media and church website
Education and Skill Requirements:
College degree preferred with similar experience in congregational settings and/or internship roles
Previous experience in church leadership preferred
Relational, strong interpersonal communication roles
Strong skills in development, organizational and implementation of programs
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Must be a team participant
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), video conferencing, and use of social media

First Presbyterian Church of York, SC

First Presbyterian Church of York, SC recently celebrated 180 years of ministry in York, SC. York was once a small farm and mill town, but is steadily growing as a bedroom community outside of Charlotte, NC. The church is known for its beautiful architecture and rich history. While we celebrate this, we are striving to change the narrative about how we are known in the community. We are actively working to be a church of the community.