The Associate Director of Youth Ministry is to help implement the vision and mission of the Youth Ministry. This person helps to oversee ministries to students in grades 6-12, as well as their families. An effective Associate Director will equip and empower students and adult leaders to live in community with mission as a way of life.This person will organize and facilitate the mission and discipleship opportunities for students at Marietta FUMC: Sunday School, Bible Studies and local and global missions. They will also help plan and coordinate retreats, create and manage the budget, write and create new curriculum for Confirmation, plan and execute mission opportunities, fundraising events, create outreach nights for mid high and senior high students, and other student gatherings.The Associate Director will help provide pastoral care for youth and families. This individual will also balance work within the church with being an active part of students' activities outside the church walls: Baseball games, dance recitals, FCA's, and serving at the concession stand at the football games.