Position Overview

A one year pastoral residency position to develop and coordinate discipleship and small-group opportunities and youth programs

 Principle Responsibilities

General

Develop and direct a program of care and enrichment for youth working with them and the necessary adult support team of leaders

Lead and develop discipleship offerings for all ages throughout the year

Along with the senior pastor, develop and coordinate small group ministries

Assist senior pastor in regular responsibilities of a Minister of the Word and Sacrament, including worship and pastoral care (This includes preaching once monthly and/or when senior pastor is away)

Work with consistory to implement its five year Vision for Ministry and Mission

Youth

With youth group leaders, plan and implement regular activities for the “Service, Worship and Action Team” (SWAT) youth grades 6-8 and 9-12

Work with other area youth leaders in joint activities

Encourage church participation at Camp Fowler

Plan and direct mission trips for youth and adults

Discipleship

Oversee and coordinate activities of grade Nursery-Grade 12 Sunday School Students including Summer Sunday School

Work with the Discipleship Team in the areas of curriculum, materials and supplies, and budget creation

Assist Discipleship Team in recruiting and training teachers and child care providers

Coordinate worship services for Children’s Day, Christmas Eve Family Service and Easter Sunday Service

Work with senior pastor in coordinating and implementing adult discipleship opportunities

Small Groups

Work with senior pastor and Congregational Care Team in developing and coordinating a new Small-Group Ministry where each member and friend of the congregation is engaged in a small group activity

Recruit and train small-group leaders

 Required Time Commitment

Full-time Contract position

Potential for development into a permanent Assistant Pastor contract position based on effectiveness in meeting position responsibilities and ongoing spiritual and material commitment of consistory and the congregation

 Working Requirements / Conditions / Restrictions

Must be pursuing ordination as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in good standing with his or her RCA classis or denominational judicatory

Must participate in the coaching process, pastor network, or affinity group

Compensation Structure

Compensation to include base salary, use of rent free parsonage, and health insurance

 Church and Staff Relationships

Works under the direction of the consistory and the senior pastor

Ex-officio member and attendee of consistory and all church teams

Subject to bi-annual review by personnel team and consistory

Guiding Documentation

This position is subject to all policies and guidelines in the Niskayuna Reformed Church Employee Handbook

 NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

SUMMARY

Provides child care for children aged newborn to 2 yrs during Sunday morning worship and
programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure that nursery room is cleaned and supplied
2. Provide child care while parents are in worship or choir, and siblings are in Sunday School and choir rehearsal
3. Work with church volunteers (primarily youth) in assisting the Child Care Provider
4. Sign in and communicate with parents any needs or concerns

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Previous experience in baby-sitting, child care, etc.
2. Must review and participate in Niskayuna Reformed Church Child Safety Guidelines and Practices
3. Must read and review Niskayuna Reformed Church Personnel Policy Manual
4. 18 years of age or older
5. Red Cross baby-sitters’s training or its equivalent

REMUNERATION

$15 per hour

January 20 and 21, 2012

• January ~ Antique Show
• April ~ Brooks BBQ- TBA
• April 29-May 1 ~ Women’s Retreat
• May14 ~ Rummage Sale
• June 22 ~ Strawberry Festival
• September ~ Brooks BBQ TBA
• October 1 ~ Annual Flea Market

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