Overview

Ocoee Oaks UMC is located approximately 7 miles west of downtown Orlando, FL.  It is a loving church, led by the Holy Spirit, through the congregation.  We are a diverse congregation representing peoples from a variety of backgrounds, nations, races and ages.  Our worship services are based on biblical teachings applied for today’s challenges, in a blended worship format.

We have a heart for our neighbors and community, believing that above all else we are to Love God, and Love People.  And through demonstrating that Love, being in community, and learning together, we can fulfill the Great Commission of making disciples for the transformation of the world.

Our preschool and school age kids programs reflect these beliefs and priorities, as we create a safe, loving and learning environment for the children to grow in Mind, Body and Spirit.

• This is a dual role position, with 80% of the time spent as Director of School Age Programs (Mind, Body, Spirit – Before School, After School and Summer Camp), and 20% of the time spent as Ocoee Oaks Children, Youth, Young Adult and Family Minister.  Being in this unique position will allow the successful applicant to be a bridge between our preschool / school age programs and our church, for families who are without a home church.Qualifications:
  • A committed Christian with a growing faith, and a passion for sharing that faith in a group setting with staff, children/youth, young adults and families.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, coach, develop and supervise a staff of at least 7 direct reports / volunteers.
  • Proactive leader who can work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Well-organized/able to work efficiently with multiple priorities.
  • Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft products and social media.

   

  Children thru Family Minister area Job Description

  Our Children, Youth and Young Adult / Family Minister will be a leader who is gifted in teaching and has a passion to influence others for the Kingdom. They will develop a strong understanding of our unique culture and will work to seamlessly align the goals of our Children, Youth and Young Adult / Family Ministry into the overall goals of Ocoee Oaks UMC.

  The successful candidate will be able to express and share their thoughts of what a vibrant and healthy Children, Youth and Young Adult/Family Ministry looks like. They will be passionate about their call to ministry and demonstrate a willingness to engage in the lives of children and students, their families, as well as young adults.

  The successful candidate will have a history of experience as a strong communicator, with a background in recruiting, leading teams, and developing leaders.

   

  Core Responsibilities:

  • Disciple children, teens, and young adults
  • Provide pastoral care
  • Partner with parents by creating a discipling culture and providing them with support and resources
  • Lead the development of a semester based small groups ministry
  • Capable of supplementing the preaching team and delivering messages in the Sunday worship service 3-5 times in a year
  • Maintain the church’s social media presence
  • Lead Sunday morning Children’s Moment in the worship service
  • Coordinate Sunday morning Children’s Ministry
  • Lead the Youth Group, including planning and implementing fellowship activities
  • Develop and implement a Young Adult Ministry
  • Grow the ministries by creating attractive and compelling environments to which our participants want to invite their friends
  • Show Jesus’ love through modeling
  • Challenge the Youth and Young Adults to respond to God’s call to serve in their communities and world
  • Prepare the curriculum, teach or coordinate others teaching, for all groups / classes for children/youth/young adult ministries
  • Attend Staff Meetings as well as any other regular scheduled meetings
  • Any and all other duties/activities as assigned

  Personal Characteristics / Skill Sets:

  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills
  • Must have a proven ability to work effectively with children, youth, young adults, parents, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers
  • An effective communicator that reaches an audience of all ages
  • Being familiar with the Orange Philosophy of children, youth and family ministry would be a plus
  • Friendly and approachable disposition with a consensus building mindset
  • Commitment to the vision, mission, core values, and beliefs of Ocoee Oaks UMC

   

  Director of Mind, Body, Spirit Programs (Before and After School and Summer Camp) area Job Description

  Requirements:

  • Minimum 2-year College degree (Early Childhood Development or similar related degree preferred), CDA or equivalent experience in a related field (Non-profit experience preferred)
  • Have or be able to obtain and maintain CDL License, and qualify to be listed as a church bus driver on the insurance policy
  • Possess, and/or will obtain in a period deemed reasonable, Afterschool Director certification and all other certifications required/expected by regulating agencies, oversight organizations, and Senior Pastor.

   

  Core Responsibilities:

  • Directly supervises:
    • Mind, Body, Spirit (MBS) Lead Counselors and Staff/Counselor in Training (CIT)/Assistant Counselors (ACs)
  • Assist Director of Preschool in the Supervision Preschool staff and administration of Preschool operations
  • Coordinate, provide and oversee curriculum for MBS programs, submitting lesson plans weekly
  • Coordinate weekly work schedules and coverage for MBS programs and fills in as needed, providing direct care
  • Participate in School Board and Church Leadership meetings as necessary
  • Work with Senior Pastor and School Board to prepare and ensure adherence of budgeted targets and goals
  • Work to ensure MBS meets the financial/attendance goals set and approved by the Senior Pastor and School Board
  • Organize fund raisers for MBS – fall, spring.
  • Maintain knowledge of DCF laws and policies of the state of FL and the UMC pertaining to children and youth
  • Resolves escalations of parent concerns for MBS program
  • Resolves escalations of staff concerns for MBS program
  • Assists with deescalating students in distress
  • Lead by example in order to set a high standard of compliance and execution in all Ocoee Oaks School Programs Policies and Procedures
  • Responsible for the safety of children on campus and during trips off campus
  • Organize the MBS student participation in Ocoee Oaks UMC events (2 per year)
  • Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of staff
  • Drive Bus / Van for MBS events as needed
  • Shared responsibility to be Manager on duty for facility, at times opening, at times closing
  • Ensure all programs reflect the goals and values of the Ocoee Oaks School Programs and the OOUMC
  • Actively promotes Ocoee Oaks UMC to the families in the program
  • Other duties as needed or assigned by Senior Pastor