Can you turn a big city into an authentic community?  Can you help a congregation open their  hearts and minds to tough questions about faith and justice? Can you not just have fun, but inspire joy, faith, and introspection in young people? Westwood United Methodist is seeking a dynamic leader to reimagine and lead our youth and social justice ministries. These two part-time positions could be combined to one full-time position for the right candidate.
.
We are seeking a  collaborative and innovative leader  to build both an exciting youth program for a generation of big thinkers and deep feelers as well as a social justice ministry that will have a lasting impact on our congregation and community  A historic faith community blocks from UCLA Campus, Westwood United Methodist Church is a Reconciling Congregation, committed to celebrating diversities of age, race, gender identity and sexual orientation, who come together and worship each Sunday as the Sanctuary Gathering and as The Loft LA. To find out more about the opportunity, role and responsibilities, and our church, please read the job descriptions below.

.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to our Search Committee by emailing Sabrina Simmons.
.
Director of Social Justice Ministries
part-time, 20 hrs/week – job description
Salary range: $22,000-33,000, annually
Oversee and support the development of small group communities and lay-led efforts for spiritual growth and social change. Resource and support the work of small groups and social justice efforts of Westwood Church (in The Sanctuary and The Loft).
.
Director of Youth Ministries
part-time, 20 hrs/week – job description
Salary range: $32,000-37,000, annually
Enable and oversee all aspects of youth programming and the spiritual growth of youth (Grade 6 through High School) in our congregation for the sake of helping them grow mature in faith through service, worship, study and fellowship.
.
Director of Youth Ministry and Social justice
full-time, 40 hrs/week – job description
Salary range: $64,000-68,000, annually
The two positions listed above could be combined into a full time position for a qualified candidate.