Director for Children and Youth Ministries

Name of church/institution: 
The Congregational Church of Needham
 

The Congregational Church of Needham (MA) is a member congregation of the wider United Church of Christ denominational family. We have been at the heart of Needham for over 160 years and are committed to living out a progressive Christian faith that involves mind, body, heart, and soul; joyfully justice-oriented; and Open to and Affirming of the full humanity of all persons, especially those who historically have been marginalized in the life of the church and the world, including LBGTQ+ persons.

Key Responsibilities
  • Selecting and programming pre-K through high school curriculum in collaboration with the Christian Education Committee and the Senior Minister;
  • Recruiting for, teaching, and coordinating weekly Sunday school classes, leading youth programming, and directing some Saturday events with the help of volunteers;
  • Resourcing a monthly meeting with the Christian Education Committee or other church committees as needed; and
  • Creating communications and social media content for families both in the church and the wider community
Location 
Needham, MA
Deadline to apply: 
July 17, 2025
Contact email: 
Further contact information 
Please send a resume, cover letter, 1 written reference from a person with direct knowledge of your teaching skills, and contact information for 2 person references to Rev. John Gage at revjohn@needhamucc.org.
Type of Position: 
Academic Year
Time Span of Position: 
Part-time