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PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETHTHE
PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH
525 EAST FRONT
STREET, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07060-1411
908-755-3776 office@elizabethpresbytery.org
Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and Union Counties
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The
Presbyterian Church Handbell Director for two handbell choirs. 6 ½ octaves of Whitechapel handbells. Currently Tuesday evening rehearsals at 5:30 and 7:30. 10 month position (Sept. – June). Must have handbell experience, bachelor’s degree in music, and experience working in a church as a volunteer or in a professional capacity. Email resume or contact Mary Lou Stevens, Minister of Music, at mstevens@brpc.org; 908-953-9809. Deadline for resumes is August 15. Youth Choir Director for grades 6 – 12. 10 month position (Sept. – June). Must have experience working with youth, bachelor’s degree in music or music education, vocal and keyboard skills, and experience working in a church as a volunteer or in a professional capacity. Email resume or contact Mary Lou Stevens, Minister of Music, at mstevens@brpc.org; 908-953-9809. Deadline for resumes is August 15. These two positions can be combined into one position. 7.19.11 |
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Part-Time Youth Director Westminster Presbyterian Church in Berkeley Heights, NJ seeks a part-time Youth Director who will work about 12 hours a week with our youth programs on Sunday and Wednesday evenings, direct/teach Sunday school for three Sundays a month during our 9:30 AM worship service, coordinate about 5 special youth activities, including 2 camp retreats, a few special events, during the year, provide a link with the church’s Vacation Bible School summer program and share in presenting a children’s message during our service. The part-time Youth Director reports to and works with the Pastor/head of staff and the Christian Education Committee on program curriculum, direction and evaluation. It is hoped that the Youth Director will be active with our congregation and familiar with the Presbyterian Church (USA) polity, faith and understanding of church, while having some experience with youth ministry and plenty of enthusiasm and passion for working with our young people from pre-school age through high school. Salary is negotiable.
If interested, please
contact the church directly at: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 725
Mountain Avenue, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, 908-464-9400;
wpcadmin1@verizon.net with a letter of interest and resume. |
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Part-Time Organist Calvin Presbyterian Church, Linden (calvinpcusa.org), a 130 member congregation, has a number of choirs spanning all age groups. We have a senior choir, a men’s choir and a children’s choir that participates in services. There are two hand bell choirs: the adult bell choir and a youth bell choir. Our organ is a three manual electronic Galanti Praeludium III. In addition to the bells, we have a digital hymnal, two pianos and a violinist accompanying the organist during hymns.
For more information, including more specific details, contact Mary
Ann Fortier at 732-407-9598 or by email at maryann1035@msn.com |
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Part-Time DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Fanwood Presbyterian Church (fanwoodpc.org), a vibrant 340 member congregation with a history of strong music programs, is seeking a half-time, approximately 20-25 hours/ week, Director of Music Ministries. The responsibilities for this position include coordination of music for worship services on organ/ piano, as well as directing adult and children's choirs and praise ensembles. For more information
including a detailed position description, contact Rev. David Jahnke
at 908-889-8891 or by email at dpj@fanwoodpc.org 12.07.10 |
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YOUTH GROUP LEADER / COORDINATOR
Clinton Presbyterian Church seeks an
enthusiastic person with strong Christian faith and an affinity for
youth to serve as the Coordinator / Leader of our youth groups. This is
a part-time position, approximately 11 hours per week on Sundays plus
retreats and other activities during the 2010-2011 school year. We
have active Pioneer Club, Junior and Senior High youth groups with a
solid team of volunteers anxious for a leader / coordinator. The
Youth Group Coordinator would be responsible to plan weekly youth group
curriculum and activities, coordinate them with the youth group
volunteer teams and attend Sunday night youth group meetings. In
addition s/he would be responsible to plan and attend special activities
outside of Sundays as appropriate. This position will report to
the CE Ministry and to the Pastor / Head of Staff. Bachelor's
degree, relevant experience or current course work relevant to the
position required. 11.3.10 |
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DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church is seeking an outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic person with a strong Christian faith and a desire to reach out to and engage middle school and high school youth, young adults, and their families, to serve as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, a part time staff position (approximately 30 hours/week). Our vision of youth ministry is to encourage youths to participate in all aspects of church life as well as provide settings and experiences tailored for their involvement. Through this ministry we seek to give them an experience of Christian community, and opportunities to live out their faith and discover the relevance and value of Christ’s teachings in their everyday lives. Will you join with us and our youth and young adults as we follow Christ into the 21st century? We are seeking a person with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience. This position will report to the Pastor/Head of Staff. You should be comfortable working in a team environment, to lead weekly middle- and senior-high fellowship meetings, recruit and empower adult volunteers, and form friendships and mentoring relationships with the youths and young adults in our congregation and surrounding community. Contact us at Search Committee, Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St, Basking Ridge NJ 07920, Peggy Eicher 908 531-6174, or search_committee@brpc.org to submit a resumé. 11.3.10 |
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DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church seeks an enthusiastic person with a strong Christian faith to serve as Director of Children and Family Ministry, a part time position (about 30 hours a week). Our vision of children’s ministry is to actively engage children in the teachings of the Bible and encourage them to participate in all aspects of church life. The Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: program development and curricula for children age 2 through the 5th grade; attending and assisting with programs on Sunday and mid week; coordinating holiday events for the families; and recruiting and training parent volunteers for various needs. This position will report to the Pastor/Head of Staff. Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent education and experience required. Contact us at Search Committee, Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, Peggy Eicher 908 531-6174, or search_committee@brpc.org to submit a resume. 11.3.10 |
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Part-Time DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Lamington
Presbyterian Church
The Lamington Presbyterian Church (Bedminster, New
Jersey) is seeking a Christian Education Director to lead our children
and young people through vision, leadership and prayer. Serving 70
elementary and middle school youth, the Christian Education Director’s
core responsibility will include sound wisdom and administrative
leadership to the Christian Education Committee, active participation in
recruiting and training of 20 teachers, and hands-on leadership in
developing youth fellowship groups. Anticipating 20 hours of work per
week to be compensated generously. Characteristics of desired applicant
include joy in working with children and willingness to share the Word
of God in the Presbyterian tradition. If you are open to serving our
family of faith please visit our website at
www.lamchurch.com to see more about our creative
ministries and dynamic young people. |