Iglesia Metodista Unida Ebenezer
6200 Roberson Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37209
Director of Development of Church and Community Ministries
Job Description
This is a new part-time position that will serve a small Hispanic United Methodist Church located in northwest Nashville, Tennessee. There are approximately 100 church members with 35 percent of the congregation being children and youth. The church service is conducted in Spanish and the congregation has limited English proficiency. The families faithfully support this 13- year- old church with gifts and talents. The position reports to the pastor, Myriam Cortés, who is Ebenezer’s sole employee and a well-known advocate in the UMC and in the regional Hispanic/Latino community.

A partnership of churches and community groups is working with Ebenezer to develop plans and identify financial resources to support the congregation long-term. Currently ESL classes are offered in the evening with childcare provided. Expansion of child development opportunities is an important role of the new position. Fund-raising also will be a key part of the job, along with developing new church and community partnerships and strengthening existing partnerships. The long-term goal is to establish a stand-alone building adjacent to the church to serve as a child development center and a community gathering place (La Placita).

This position will report to and work closely with the Pastor and an Advisory group. As this will be a two-person staff, maintaining and recruiting volunteers will be an important part of the job. The job has a flexible 20-hour week with hours determined by need and scheduled activities; however, it’s possible funding growth could transform the position to full-time in the future.

The Director of Church and Community Ministries position will be key to growing the La Placita partnership by 1) identifying and speaking to community and church groups, writing grants, and developing financial and in-kind contributions and, 2) developing, with the Advisory group and congregation, the immediate goals for 2025 and the long-term goals to meet the congregation’s needs. An additional responsibility may be communication related to recent policy changes on the federal and state levels.

Necessary credentials for the position:
1. Preferred bachelor’s degree in human services and/or business-related fields and three years of related work experience
2. Preferred bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish and English
3. Experience/interest working with community groups
4. Excellent communication and writing skills
5. Knowledge and practical experience in planning and organizing activities to meet and set goals
6. Ability to establish working partnerships with agencies, groups and individuals
7. Creative thinker who is a self-starter and can work independently
8. Ability to be flexible in work schedule with some evening hours possible
9. Proficient in use of computer and software programs and social media
10. Strong interest/experience in working with minority groups
11. Knowledge of the Middle Tennessee faith community and local resources

Salary range:
This part-time position offers no paid health insurance or retirement benefits. The salary range is from $30,000-$35,000 depending on education and experience. Federal taxes are paid by the employer.

Work Setting:
Office at the church and some work from home
Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policy: Ebenezer and the United Methodist Church strives to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. We will not permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected category under applicable federal or state law. This standard of conduct applies to all managers, supervisors, employees, customers, and vendors.

Send resume with interest letter to esl.umcebenezer@gmail.com. Applications for this position will close on March 30, 2025.
An initial phone interview will be scheduled for the candidates selected for a formal interview and there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the position.