Openings as of March 11, 2024:

Youth Ministry High School Women’s Coordinator
Church Management Database Assistant

Youth Ministry High School Women’s Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Youth and College Ministry
FT, Exempt, 37.5 hours per week

Summary
The Youth Ministry High School Women’s Coordinator at Fourth Presbyterian Church is a year-round, full-time, salaried position that serves the church within the Youth Department. Under the leadership and direction of the Director of Youth and College Ministry, and working closely with the Youth Committee and entire Youth Team, this position helps oversee and serve the High School Ministry. Applicants should be college graduates or the equivalent age with at least some youth ministry experience (volunteer, summer, part-time, or full-time).

Duties and Responsibilities
The primary duty and responsibility of the High School Women’s Coordinator is to be a disciple of Jesus and witness to God’s work in your life by serving Fourth’s Youth Ministry, through which you encourage students to experience an arresting relationship with Jesus and disciple them in their Christian faith. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Leading, teaching, and shepherding students within the High School Ministry (with a particular focus on Fourth’s female high school students).
  • Supporting the High School Ministry’s efforts to reach unchurched students and assisting in equipping Fourth’s students to do the same.
  • Assisting with logistics of Sunday School, Bible studies, special events, and retreats, including trip planning and coordination.
  • Maintaining the High School Ministry calendar to coordinate workflow and meetings.
  • Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers (with a particular focus on Fourth’s female high school volunteer teachers and leaders).
  • Interacting with parents, visitors, and other persons who express interest in or have questions about the High School Ministry.

Qualifications and Abilities

  • Growing and active relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ
  • Capacity and desire to work as a part of the Youth Ministry team, with a heart, passion, and vision for the High School Ministry
  • Ability to effectively work with Fourth staff, youth staff, youth committee, and parents
  • Ability to effectively manage volunteers, part-time staff, and Summer Staff
  • Strong and effective analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong and effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Strong and effective organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities
  • Familiarity with general office procedures, either through formal training or equivalent experience
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and computer software programs
  • Member (or willing to become a member) of Fourth Presbyterian Church

To apply, qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Paige Malkus, Director of Operations, pmalkus@4thpres.org. Mailing address: Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-3399.

NOTE: This position description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all that may be required of the employee but provides a general overview. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time, with or without notice.

Church Management Database Assistant

Reports to: Director of Communications
Role: Operations/Communications
PT, Non-exempt, 20 hours per week

Summary
The Church Management Database Assistant provides database and record keeping support for the day-to-day use of Ministry Platform, the Church Management Software adopted by Fourth Church. The position is responsible for administrative and clerical duties including data entry and analysis, training, and supporting ongoing projects.

Job Responsibilities with Percentage of Time

Database and Record Keeping Support: 35%

  • Data entry including but not limited to member, guest, visitor, pastor, and missionary information, including but not limited to contact, membership, participation, and engagement data.
  • Set up event registrations and promo codes for ministries.

Projects: 30%

  • Work with the Database Administrator to assist in implementing MP features and capabilities not currently in use.
  • Collaborate with the Database Administrator and other staff members to develop new protocols and processes to support ministry

Training Assistance: 20%

  • Support staff with on-going training and problem solving for Ministry Platform.
  • Meet with team members as needed to assist them with data set-up, complex registration forms, etc.
  • Assist members and guests who need help accessing and using MP widgets.

Data Reporting and Analysis: 15%

  • Create reports and provide data analysis for staff as needed.
  • Assist the Database Administrator in data analysis for Session, pastors, staff, and lay leaders.

Qualifications

  • The successful candidate will be:
  • Highly detail oriented and organized
  • A process follower
  • A champion of the system (i.e., Ministry Platform and integrated platforms)
  • Comfortable having multiple projects in process at any given time

Technical

The successful candidate will have:

  • Intermediate level ​​Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) skills (or take training on the job)
  • Demonstrated experience with database management
  • Demonstrated experience with data analysis and reporting
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Character and Interpersonal

  • The successful candidate will:
  • Exhibit trustworthiness in guarding the confidentiality of member and other sensitive information
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust as the needs of the job change
  • Exhibit determination and perseverance to help get projects to the finish line
  • Enjoy team collaboration and problem solving
  • Communicate with respect and dignity to all staff, members, and guests
  • Work to maintain positive relationships

To apply, qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Paige Malkus, Director of Operations, pmalkus@4thpres.org. Mailing address: Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816-3399.

NOTE: This position description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all that may be required of the employee but provides a general overview. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time, with or without notice.