Job Opportunities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The General Commission on Religion and Race seeks a communications specialist. The person selected must have a bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism and knowledge of the United Methodist structure. Application packages should be requested from: Kimberly Dixon Harris, Human Resources Manager, 100 Maryland Avenue, NE, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20002-5620, phone (202) 547-2271, email kdixon@gcorr.org. The application deadline is June 12. More information is available online. - 5/31/06

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The General Commission on Religion and Race seeks an executive assistant to the general secretary. The person selected must have a bachelor’s degree and knowledge of the United Methodist structure. Application packages should be requested from: Kimberly Dixon Harris, Human Resources Manager, 100 Maryland Avenue, NE, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20002-5620, phone (202) 547-2271, email kdixon@gcorr.org. The application deadline is June 12. More information is available online. - 5/31/06

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Faith UMC is in immediate need of a passionate, experienced, part-time worship leader to direct the choir and lead the congregation in contemporary and blended services. Fax resume to (865) 688-1403 or mail to: Faith UMC, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918, phone (865) 688-1000. - 5/24/06

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Cokesbury Bookstore, located at 2615 South Roan Street, Suite 102, seeks a full-time sales associate. Friendly atmosphere. Benefits available. Contact: Jan Butler, manager, toll-free at (877) 763-1255 or (423) 975-0800. - 5/24/06

DUBLIN, Va. — Dublin UMC seeks a part-time music director to work with adult, youth, and children's choirs. Send resume to: Dublin UMC, Attn: PR Committee, P.O. Box 577, Dublin, VA 24084, or e-mail. - 5/24/06

TEN MILE, Tenn. — Luminary UMC seeks an accompanist for the Chancel Choir. The ability to sight read is mandatory. Organ experience is valuable but not required for the position. Salary is competitive and will require a Wednesday evening and Sunday morning responsibility. Contact Dr. Wayne Tipps at (865) 717-0584. - 5/17/06

UNICOI, Tenn. — Unicoi UMC seeks a part-time choir director and/or part-time youth director. Contact the church office at (423) 743-9261 or at unicoiumc@earthlink.net. - 5/17/06

UNICOI, Tenn. — Unicoi UMC seeks a part-time Hispanic ministries worker to work primarily with children and to develop community participation. Contact the church office at (423) 743-9261 or at unicoiumc@earthlink.net. - 5/17/06

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Rock Springs UMC seeks a secretary to work Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Candidate must be a team player and able to work with Microsoft Office. Pay will be based on experience with limited benefits. Send resume to: Rock Springs UMC, c/o Rev. Joseph W. Manis, 227 Church View Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664. Telephone calls will not be accepted. - 5/10/06

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Rock Springs UMC seeks a choir director/pianist to serve 10-15 hours per week. Pay will be based on experience with limited benefits. Candidate must be a team player. Knowledge of United Methodist worship is a plus, but not mandatory. Send resume to: Rock Springs UMC, c/o Rev. Joseph W. Manis, 227 Church View Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664. Telephone calls will not be accepted. - 5/10/06

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Trinity UMC seeks a part-time music director to work with adults, children, youth, and bell choirs. Send resume by May 31 to: Trinity UMC, Attention: Staff-Parish Relations Committee, 524 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, TN 37745, or e-mail trinity@xtn.net. - 5/10/06

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Kern Memorial UMC seeks a full-time youth and young adults director to coordinate programs for a 700-member church. Address inquiries and resumes to: Mike Cox, 451 East Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, phone (865) 483-5273. - 5/10/06

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Church Street UMC seeks a director for its child day care center. A degree in early childhood education, child and family studies, or a related field, is required. Day care administration experience is preferred. Send resume with cover letter to: Search Committee, P.O. Box 1303, Knoxville, TN 37901, or fax (865) 521-0261. - 5/10/06

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Great Rivers Conference of the United Methodist Church is currently accepting applications for the redesigned position of director of connectional ministries. Send resumes and letters of introduction to: Donovan Gardner, Chair, Conference Personnel Committee, Illinois Great Rivers Conference, P.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207, or email df.gardner@netzero.com. Screening of applications will begin immediately until May 19, with interviews conducted the week of June 1. Employment will be effective July 1, 2006. - 5/10/06

KINGSTON, Tenn. — Kingston UMC has an immediate opening for a part-time director of youth ministries. Position averages 12-15 hours a week (onsite and planning time) toward the spiritual growth and development of youth ages 12-18. Basic duties include leading Sunday evening youth meetings, mid-week Bible study, district/conference-related youth events, and other extracurricular church/community events. Balanced program includes study, service, fellowship and missional outreach. Ideal candidate must work and communicate effectively with youth, parents, and volunteer counselor team. Send resume to: KUMC-SPRC, P.O. Box 248, Kingston, TN 37763, or e-mail resume to: bggmitchell@msn.com or mmbkumc@comcast.net. - 4/27/06

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hixson UMC seeks a director of music ministries. Send resume with references and salary needs to: Resumes, Hixson UMC, 5301 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343, or e-mail MaryBethOkes@HixsonUMC.org. No phone calls. - 4/25/06

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — First Oak Ridge UMC seeks a music director of contemporary service. A keyboard player is preferred. Submit resume by June 9 to: Ken Birt, Associate Minister, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, or fax to (865) 483-9011. - 4/25/06

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — St. Mark UMC seeks a part-time nursery worker. Applicants must be 18 years old; have experience with children in group or private settings; and be available on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings, and possible other times for church events. For more information, e-mail stmark1@bellsouth.net or write St. Mark UMC, 7001 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. - 4/12/06

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Beaver Ridge UMC seeks an organist for the 11 a.m. service. Call Denise Creekmore at (865) 947-3014. - 4/12/06

LILBURN, Ga. — Harmony Grove UMC seeks a director of Christian education ministry. For more information, e-mail rickyates@bellsouth.net or send a resume to: Harmony Grove UMC, 50 Harmony Grove Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. - 4/6/06

LILBURN, Ga. — Harmony Grove UMC seeks a director of youth ministries. For more information, e-mail rickyates@bellsouth.net or send a resume to: Harmony Grove UMC, 50 Harmony Grove Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. - 4/6/06

MARION, Va. — First Marion UMC seeks a part time youth director. Send resume to: First UMC, 115 South Church Street, Marion, VA 24354. - 3/28/06

BRISTOL, Va. — Reynolds Memorial seeks a part-time youth worker with three or more years of experience. Send resume to: SPRC, Reynolds Memorial UMC, 327 W. Mary Street, Bristol, VA 24201. - 3/28/06

CLINTON, Tenn. — Heiskell UMC seeks part-time director for the Heiskell Gathering Place Community Center. Qualifications include experience in working with children and adults of all ages in a variety of settings; ability to develop after-school and summer programs for children; ability to coordinate activities; experience in grant writing (or willingness to learn); and comfort in meeting with community leaders to promote the center's programs. For more information, call (865) 945-3623; write Heiskell UMC, c/o Rev. Pat Bishop, 535 Old Emory Rd., Clinton, TN 37716-6062; or send e-mail. - 3/28/06

SWEETWATER, Tenn. — First Sweetwater UMC seeks part-time director of music. Responsibilities will include directing the chancel choir and developing and overseeing other music ministries, including a children's choir. Apply to: First UMC, 501 Church Street, Sweetwater, TN 37874, or send e-mail. - 3/28/06

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Trinity Morristown UMC seeks Director of Children's Ministries. Applicants must have training in educational methodology or children's ministry. Position is part-time. Send resume with cover letter to: TUMC, 425 Wilder Street, Morristown, TN 37813. - 3/22/06

Holston Conference Camp and Retreat Ministries Inc. offers a variety of staff positions for our resident summer camps in 2006. Contact should be made as soon as possible with the director of the individual camp: Buffalo Mountain Camp near Johnson City, Tenn. — Christina DowlingSoka, (423) 753-6678; Camp Dickenson near Fries, Va. — Chuck and Heather Jones, (276) 744-7241; Camp Lookout near Chattanooga, Tenn. — Don Washburn, (706) 820-1163; and Camp Wesley Woods near Townsend, Tenn. — David Leach, (865) 448-2246. For more information go to www.summerstaff.holston.org. - 2/17/06

TOWNSEND, Tenn. — Camp Wesley Woods – which serves thousands of school children with year-round programs – is seeking energetic, enthusiastic, Christian role models to teach grade-school children about nature in an environmental education program. No experience is necessary. All training and meals are provided. Contact David Leach or Steve Owen at (865) 448-2246. - 2/17/06


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