Job: Youth & Children's Minister (St. Martin's in the Fields, South Carolina)
St. Martin’s in the Fields is seeking a full-time lay Youth and Children’s Minister who is spiritually grounded, faithful, compassionate, adaptive, deeply present, and energetic. The Youth Minister is responsible for the spiritual development and growth of all children and youth at St. Martin’s, from cradle through high school graduation, under the guidance of the Rector and Associate Rector. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, innovative, proactive, collegial, and have excellent communication skills - written and oral.
St. Martin’s is a transition-sized Episcopal Church, founded in 1950. We are located in Forest Acres, a suburb of Columbia minutes from downtown. St. Martin’s is a liturgically-grounded parish full of generous and God-loving people. Here you will find young and old worshiping with serious intent in a parish atmosphere that is open and affirming, genuine, relaxed, and come-as-you-are. Our Children’s and Youth ministries take place largely in a recently constructed education building, featuring a large youth loft with a full kitchen and multiple classroom spaces. Youth programming is endowed by a $1.1 million endowment.
Requirements: 4-year college degree, preferably in the liberal arts
Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $ 36,000 - $45,000
Health insurance and retirement benefits offered through the Episcopal Church
Continuing education expense and time supported by separate endowment
Minister is provided with cell phone, laptop, and discrete office space
Full job description and application instructions are available here.
