• Buffalo Mountain Camp near Johnson City, Tenn. – email Christina DowlingSoka
  or call (423) 753-6678
  
• Camp Dickenson near Fries, Va. – Chuck and Heather Jones
  or call (276) 744-7241
  

For more information go to http://summerstaff.holston.org
- Updated 4/27/05


OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

ALCOA, Tenn. – First Alcoa UMC, Maryville District, seeks director of music ministries. Blended and traditional services, adult choirs, youth choir. Our large children's ministry yields plenty of voices for junior and children's choirs. Part-time position at present but possibility of full-time in the future. Send resumes by July 15 to: First Alcoa UMC, Attn: Rev. Joe Green, 617 Gilbert Street, Alcoa, TN 37701.

HIXSON, Tenn. – Director of music ministries needed to lead and develop chancel choir, handbell choirs, children's and youth choirs at Hixson UMC. Send resume with references and salary needed to: Resumes, 5301 Old Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343, or e-mail.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cokesbury Bookstore, 9915 Kingston Pike, has a part-time sales associate position open. Friendly atmosphere. Benefits available. Contact: Clarinda Boring, manager, toll-free at 1-888-279-3715 or (865) 693-6750.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – First Coral Gables UMC seeks a qualified candidate for the position of church administrator. The church has 500+ worshipping members, two traditional services, and one contemporary service. Send resume to: churchadmin@fumccg.org or mail to First Coral Gables UMC, 536 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL 33143 (Attn: Church Administrator Search Team).

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Emerald Avenue UMC seeks a part-time pianist/keyboard player to accompany choir and band for Sunday morning worship and other special services. Send resume and compensation requirements to Tom Addington, fax (865) 637-7399, or mail to 1620 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. - 6/9/05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Neighborhood Reconciliation Services Inc., a ministry of the Holston Conference Outreach Advocacy Team, has an opening for a part-time executive director. Duties include coordinating training events, procuring financial support, and educating community groups in restorative justice. Superior communications skills and experience in mediation and/or principles of restorative justice are required. Grant-writing knowledge and/or experience are preferred. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, although equivalent experience will be considered. Additional training in restorative justice techniques may be required. Submit a cover letter and resume to: Neighborhood Reconciliation Services Inc., 225 Princeton Road, Johnson City, TN 37601, phone (423) 943-4686. - 6/8/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Part-time music director position open at Mountain View UMC. Current responsibilities include an adult choir and worship leadership and planning. Send cover letter and resume to: Melodye Jester, Mountain View UMC, 3200 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920. - 6/8/05

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – First Morristown UMC seeks a church administrator. Experience in financial management, human resource issues, insurance, and office procedures. Supervise custodial staff and oversee facility maintenance. Familiar with computer systems. Send resume or inquiries to: Mike Leach, 101 East First North Street, Morristown, TN 37814. - 6/8/05

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. – First Morristown UMC seeks a part-time coordinator of servant ministries. Develop policies and procedures to resource laity-based ministries. Recruit, train, and deploy corps of volunteer workers. Able to work in cooperative team environment. Send resume or inquiries to: Mike Leach, 101 East First North Street, Morristown, TN 37814. - 6/8/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Beginning in August, full-time positions involving after-school and summer programs and student and family mentoring are available through AmeriCorps at Emerald Youth Foundation. Benefits include living allowance, health insurance, and an education award. Call Stephanie at (865) 637-3227 ext. 112 for an application. - 6/8/05

PEARISBURG, Va. – First Pearisburg UMC seeks a full-time director of Christian education/youth ministry. Send resume by July 1 to: Ms. Susan Allen, P. O. Box 400, Pearisburg, VA 24134. - 6/1/05

MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Fairview UMC seeks full-time youth minister. Learn more from our Web site at www.Fairview-umc.org. Send resumes to: Sara Henry or Fairview UMC, 2508 Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN 37803. - 6/1/05

KINGSTON, Tenn. – Kingston UMC seeks a full-time program director/administrator to administer the overall church educational program and to assist the staff, members, committees and leadership in administering their responsibilities. Position requires trust in personal and church matters, superior interpersonal skills, excellent organizational and time-management skills and knowledge of office management, including computer skills. Bachelor's degree preferred but will consider equivalent experience. Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience. Send resume to: Rev. Michelle Buckles, Kingston UMC, P. O. Box 248, Kingston TN 37763. - 6/1/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Sand Branch UMC seeks music director for Sunday a.m./p.m. and choir rehearsal. Program for children and adults blends traditional and upbeat. Send resumes to: Sand Branch UMC, Attn: S/PPR Chair, 2301 Thorn Grove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. - 5/25/05

PINEY FLATS, Tenn. – Piney Flats UMC seeks part-time pianist or organist to accompany choir for Wednesday night rehearsal and Sunday morning service. Send inquiries to: Rev. Laura Rasor, 355 Piney Flats Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, telephone (423) 538-7816. - 5/25/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – First Knoxville UMC seeks to fill a maintenance position, with full charge of facilities, grounds care, custodial, cleaning and security. Heavy lifting involved. Prior experience and references required. Contact First UMC, 3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, (865) 525-0435. - 5/5/05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Marvin's Chapel UMC is seeking a part-time organist for Sunday morning services, choir, and special event programs.  Submit resume to Pastor C. Dennis Ford, 1882 Old Boones Creek, Johnson City, TN 37615, e-mail, or call (423) 753-8821 for more information. - 5/5/05

BRISTOL, Tenn. – First Bristol UMC seeks a part-time director of children's ministry. Responsibilities include development and coordination of the church educational programs for children for Sunday school and for weekday activities. College degree in related field preferred. Individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Send resume to: Staff-Parish Relations Committee, First UMC, 322 Vance Drive, Bristol, TN 37620, or by e-mail. - 4/27/05

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – St. Andrews UMC seeks a part-time pianist for two hours each Sunday. Call Russ Young at (865) 281-0856 or (865) 689-4033. - 4/22/05

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Munsey Memorial UMC seeks a summer youth leader to work with the youth director for a 10-week period. Candidate should be at least a college sophomore or equivalent age. The intern will be responsible for helping plan activities for more than 70 youth – about 20-25 hours a week. We will work to locate housing for any student who does not live in Johnson City. Send resume to David Rose. - 4/22/05

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – Asbury UMC seeks a director of music. The applicant should have keyboarding skills, broad knowledge of sacred choral music, and experience in directing adult and youth choirs. A music degree is preferred. Salary is negotiable. Send resume to Asbury UMC, Attn: Search Committee, 201 South Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743. - 4/7/05

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