The United Methodist Youth Home is seeking a motivated individual to excel as a part-time Marketing & Development Assistant (M&D Assistant).

The M&D Assistant will take part in the exciting and fulfilling work of helping build awareness for a ministry that’s changing lives every day! They will report to the Director of Development and be focused on updating our website, creating and updating content for our social media channels; interacting with donors, volunteers and other stakeholders; finding creative ways to engage donors online; and assisting in implementing development strategies to raise support, among other duties. This person will also work with our External Affairs Committee to help plan and carry out a marketing campaign.

We offer a flexible schedule with this position, that will at times include evening and weekends. The position is for around 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain and Update the UMYH website
• Create content for distribution across social media, eNews blasts, church update blurbs, and district newsletters
• Assist in creating content for and editing the quarterly newsletter
• Prepare media kits
• Work with External Affairs Committee to plan and carry out an external marketing campaign
• Assist in management of online giving
• Assist in preparing donor thank you letters
• Collaborate with entire UMYH team to gather information to share through various mediums and with the Development team to ensure cohesion of messages and branding across platforms
• Assist in fundraising
• Assist in identifying grant opportunities
• Assist in donor database upkeep
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Familiarity with social media strategies and platforms
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative, and meet deadlines a must
• Passion for our mission of helping at-risk youth become productive and responsible members of society
• Experience with web design a huge plus
• Experience with content creation a plus
• Experience with WordPress web design a huge plus

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

We currently have a need for qualified candidates for the Residential Counselor position for second and third shifts. A Residential Counselor provides support and supervision of our youth throughout the course of all daily programming activities. Employees must be 21 years of age, able to pass a criminal background check and drug test, and have a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include:

• Being a positive role model.
• Teaching appropriate behavior.
• Teaching appropriate social skills and life skills.
• Participating in daily programming activities.
• Helping the youth achieve their treatment goals.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications Required: High School Diploma. This is excellent experience for recent or soon-to-be COLLEGE GRADUATES who are seeking an entry-level position into the Social Service Field. Pay commensurate with education and experience. Second and Third shifts available.

Job Type: Part-time