St. Matthew’s Employment Opportunities

Children’s Ministry Coordinator 

Reports to: Director of Family Ministries 

PT/FT Status: Part Time 

Job Type: Ministerial 

Expected Hours: 10-15 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Pay Type: Hourly

Interested applicants should submit their resume to SPRC Chair at nsconklin@gmail.com.

General Aim and Primary Goals: 

We are seeking a dedicated individual to help oversee our vibrant children’s ministry, serving as a beacon of guidance and support for our youngest members and their families. The ideal candidate will be passionate, positive, and deeply committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment where children can grow in their faith. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Help develop and maintain a compelling vision for children’s and youth’s Christian education and worship experiences.

  • Lead engaging children’s time during worship services and facilitate enriching Sunday School sessions for children grades 5 and below.

  • Implement biblically sound curricula tailored to different age groups at the direction of the Director of Family Ministries.

  • Work in coordination with the Director of Family Ministries to execute large community events throughout the year, including but not limited to, Fall Festival, A Visit with St. Nicholas, Shrove Tuesday, and the Easter Extravaganza. 

  • Recruit, train, and empower volunteers to effectively contribute to children’s ministry.

  • Ensure compliance with SMUMC Child Protection Policy, including reported needed background checks for all volunteers to the Director of Family Ministries.

  • Foster open communication with volunteers, parents, and teachers, addressing questions and concerns promptly. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

  • Experience in religious education is advantageous.

  • Demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith and experience working with young children.

  • Possess spiritual maturity and a warm, welcoming demeanor.

  • Dependable, responsible, self-motivated and creative.

  • Strong organizational, communication, teaching, and administrative skills.

  • Proficiency in computer applications relevant to ministry management.

  • Understanding of child development principles and best practices.

  • Must pass an acceptable background check, including but not limited to the Virginia State Police criminal check and sex offender registry. 

  • Must have flexible schedule availability, namely on weekends.

Church Accompanist 

St. Matthew’s is a welcoming community where we share our faith, strive to live and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, and empower all people to develop and build strong relationships with God and each other.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Church Accompanist to enhance our traditional worship experience through music starting July 6.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide musical accompaniment for traditional worship services, featuring classic hymns from the United Methodist Hymnal.

  • Perform a prelude and postlude of their choice for each service.

  • Accompany one piece of special music performed by a soloist per service, rehearsed beforehand.

  • Arrive one hour prior to service for preparation and rehearsal.

  • If comfortable, perform hymns on the organ (preferred but not required).

Compensation:

  • $150 per service 

  • This position has the potential to become a long-term opportunity.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in piano and/or organ.

  • Ability to sight-read and accompany vocalists confidently.

  • Experience in church music is preferred but not required.

If you are passionate about music and eager to contribute to a warm and welcoming faith community, we’d love to hear from you!

Please contact Nick Conklin via email at nsconklin@gmail.com

Seeking Full-Time Teachers: Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? Do you thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment where you can inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning? Visit our school website at stmatthewsweekdayschoolva.com/employment to learn more. Contact Shirley Smith at wds@stmatthewsumc.org for more information or call 703-978-6242.

We have many volunteer opportunities available here.