Executive Director of Finance and Operations
Primary Responsibilities
Provide leadership, mentoring, and oversight to the accounting team.
Develop, implement, and maintain personnel policies in consultation with the Church Council.
In collaboration with the Facilities Director and Trustees Chair, oversee all church properties, buildings, and vehicles, including insurance, maintenance, acquisition, and use of church property.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Administration, HR, or similar) required.
To apply, please submit a résumé, cover letter, and 2–3 references to the Rev. Dalton Rushing, Senior Pastor, at drushing@decaturfirst.org.
Director of Children’s Ministries
Primary Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight for ministry with children and their families, in partnership with the Nursery Supervisor.
Research, select, adapt, and implement appropriate Christian education curriculum for elementary-aged children.
Recruit, train, support, and supervise children’s ministry staff and volunteers, alongside an engaged and robust volunteer community.
To apply, please submit a résumé, cover letter, and 2–3 references to the Rev. Dalton Rushing, Senior Pastor, at drushing@decaturfirst.org.
Director of Children's Choirs
Primary Responsibilities
Plan age-appropriate choir curriculum and lead Wednesday evening rehearsals for two elementary choirs.
Coordinate with the Director of Music and Worship to schedule rehearsals, singing in worship dates, and special performances (e.g., Christmas Concert).
Recruit and support the director for the PreK3/Kindergarten choir, offering guidance on curriculum and music selections consistent with United Methodist theology.
To apply, please submit your CV/resume and 2-3 references to musicsearch@decaturfirst.org.
Organist/Accompanist
Primary Responsibilities
Provide provide organ AND piano accompaniment for two Sunday worship services each week, as well as for holy days and special services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Holy Week services).
Serve as organist/accompanist for funerals and weddings as needed, with first right of refusal.
Accompany the Chancel Choir during Wednesday evening rehearsals and Sunday morning worship.
To apply, please submit your CV/Resume, 2-3 references, and an MP4 or online link to a video of you displaying your organ and piano skills (voluntaries for worship, hymn accompaniment, and anthem accompaniment) to musicsearch@decaturfirst.org.
