Claremont United Church of Christ, Claremont , CA

B. Vacation Bible School

• Plan, organize, and execute annual Vacation Bible School.

C. Confirmation

• Lead confirmation classes each spring for students in 8th grade concluding the program with a confirmation retreat and composition of statements of faith.

D. Junior and Senior High Youth Groups.

• Lead and develop the CUCC youth program. Youth programming may, contingent on funding and interest, include the following:o Weekly evening youth group
  o Sunday morning activities during worship o Domestic and international service trips
  o Denominational events
  o Interfaith activities
  o Fellowship events
  o Worship participation
• Be the primary leader of the senior high youth program.
• Recruit lay leaders to assist in supervising the youth program.
• Oversee the Junior High Youth Leader and junior high programming.
• Communicate the activities and needs of the youth program to the CUCC staff and congregation via social media, electronic communication, and print media.
• Create and distribute three-month calendars of activities to parents and guardians of youth in the program.

5. Intergenerational Events and Camps
   • Oversee participation of children and youth in major intergenerational events during the church year such as Advent Workshop, Journey to Bethlehem, Fat Sunday, and Church Picnic.
   • Plan monthly intergenerational events that are conducive to families but invite participation from the entire congregation such as hikes or campfires.
   • Oversee church participation in events at our denomination’s local camp such as summer and winter camp for senior and junior high students and family camp for all ages.
6. Childcare Program
   • Recruit and train childcare providers for Sunday mornings and special events.
   • Oversee the use of appropriate check-in and check-out systems for child safety.
   • G. General Expectations
     • Follow CUCC policy and the procedures outlined in the CUCC Employee Handbook.
     • Work independently and as part of the Church staff and lay leadership teams to support CUCC’s mission and vision.
     • Perform tasks in a manner consistent with standards of professional practice, including, but not limited to, confidentiality, strong work ethic, self-directed work activities, conflict management, and good communication.
     • Answer calls and emails from guardians of children and students in a timely manner.
     • Other duties as assigned.

       Skills/Qualifications:

     • Strong organizational skills and can work independently.
     • Excellent people skills; can recruit and support volunteers.
     • Ability to do outreach to parents and new families.
     • Wisdom to select appropriate, progressive curriculum.
     • Strong written and verbal communication.
     • Creativity for innovative programming.
     • Experience working with children and youth.
     • Basic knowledge of theology and the Bible.
     • BA or equivalent degree.Physical Demands:

     • Occasionally need to lift/move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
     • Frequently works in both indoor and outdoor working environments with moderate noise levels.Compensation:

     • Salary starting at $70,000 plus benefits.
     • Benefits include pension contributions, health insurance, long-term disability insurance, and professional expenses.