Descriptions of current job openings in the local churches of the Valley Ridge District are listed below. If you would like to list a job opening in a UM church, agency, or mission partner, please contact Robin Barge at [email protected]
Genesis UMC located at 3539 Peters Creek Rd. in Roanoke is seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) Youth Director. The Youth Director shall provide leadership and vision to program development, coordination, implementation, as well as direction to staff and volunteers who are committed to youth, grades 6-12. The Youth Director will be responsible for helping the youth of Genesis United Methodist Church grow in their commitment to Jesus Christ by building relationships and fostering a safe and supportive Christian environment. See full job description here. To apply, send a resume to Rev. Jeff Wilson at [email protected].
Northview UMC located at 521 Ridgecrest Dr. in Roanoke is seeking a part-time accompanist. Some responsibilities include providing accompaniment for congregation and choir during worship on Sundays and at choir rehearsal. View full job description here. For questions, please contact Donna Smith at (540) 366-0646 or at [email protected].
Park UMC, located at 306 Park St. in Christiansburg VA, is in need of a temporary pianist (approximately two months) for 11:00 a.m. weekly worship service. Salary negotiable. Please contact: Judy Stephens at 540-230-0735 or [email protected].
Cave Spring United Methodist Church Weekday Preschool seeks caring, kind, loving individuals to join our staff. Must have a heart for caring for children! Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be 18 years old or older. Early childhood education or experience caring for preschool-aged children is preferred. The position is Monday through Friday for a 1:45 to 5:45 p.m. shift and pay is $15/hr. Our school year is August 15, 2024, through May 29, 2025, and we follow Roanoke County Public Schools' calendar for start and end dates, closings and delays, and holidays. FBI Fingerprinting and CPS background checks will be performed. A physician-signed staff health report must be on file. Must be able to lift 40 pounds, bend, sit on the floor, etc. For more information or to schedule and interview, please contact CSUMC Weekday School Director: Tarra Svec ([email protected])
Windsor Hills United Methodist Church in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a part-time child care worker to provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, ages six months to six years in a clean environment. View full job description here. For more information or to apply, please email Anthony Cash [email protected].
Three Oaks Fellowship United Methodist Church in Vinton, VA is a small but growing community of faith seeking to answer God's call to reach out to children and their families in our neighborhood. We are looking for a part-time Children's Coordinator (approximately 10 hrs /week), to help us create a new Children's Ministry. View the full job description here. Please contact Staff Parish Chair, Gary Houff at (540) 400-5750, or Pastor Rob Colwell (540) 312-4597 if interested or to schedule an interview.
McKinley UMC located in McKinley, VA needs a part time musician that can play the piano/organ 2 to 3 Sundays a month. Our worship service is at 11:00 AM. Please contact Pastor Gloria Hearn at 540-337-4861 or [email protected] or Gary Riley at 540-337-5464 or [email protected] for more information.
St. John's UMC in Staunton, VA (1716 N. Augusta St) is looking to fill a preschool director/teacher and teacher positions for its half-day Preschool program. St. John's Preschool seeks to be a place where young students can grow academically, socially, and in faith. Please forward resumes to St. John's UMC 1176 North Augusta St. Staunton, VA or [email protected].
Thrasher Memorial UMC is prayerfully seeking a part-time Director of Youth Ministries (20-25 hours per week). We are looking for a leader with a passion for Jesus, youth, and their families to join the Thrasher Staff Team. This individual will be responsible for building relationships and coordinating this ministry, alongside our dedicated volunteers. Responsibilities include: planning, recruiting, and training teachers, attending meetings, coordinating special activities and missions, communications, and other related responsibilities. Read full job description here. Interested applicants can contact the Thrasher Memorial UMC Church Office at (540) 344-4708 or [email protected]. Thrasher Memorial is located in Vinton, VA.
Randolph St. UMC in Lexington and Community UMC in Staunton need a musician. Worship service at Randolph St. begins at 10:00 am, and Community begins at 1:00 pm. Please contact Pastor Early at 703-297-6463 or [email protected] Tuesday - Friday for more information (posted 3/24).
Verona UMC is seeking a musician who has proficiency on the organ and/or piano to provide worship music primarily during the Sunday morning 11:00 service and other occasional services, such as Holy Week and Christmas. This includes playing congregational hymns and other regular service music, with the flexibility to occasionally accompany the 8:30 choir, soloists, cantatas, etc., and substitute at the 8:30 a.m. service in the absence of the 8:30 pianist. Salary: $8,000.00 annual (no benefits). Hours expected: Up to 5 hours per week. Please send a resume and response to [email protected]. Read full job description here (posted 3/24).
The Hermitage Roanoke is seeking a part time (15 hours per week) chaplain. Job includes but is not limited to: visiting and counseling those in spiritual need and comforting bereaved with a priority on crisis situations, including residents in all levels of care and hospitals, their families and team members; planning and conducting weekly worship services; conducts community activities; funeral support and leadership; administering religious rites and ordinances for residents. Bachelor's degree in ministry, counseling, theology, or related field required with 0-2 years experience. Non-ordained minister with theological education, training, or certification in Christian education and pastoral services preferred. Interested applicants can reach out to Samantha Swanberg at [email protected]
South Roanoke UMC Preschool is hiring teachers and substitute teachers. For more information, please contact Director Kailyn Bear, 540-982-3707 or [email protected]. Visit the website here. The full job posting is listed here.