Job Opportunities

Position: Preschool Director

Classification: Full-Time, Salaried
Supervisor: FMC Staff Member (to be named upon hiring)

Job Summary

The Preschool Director leads and oversees the church’s Preschool ministry, serving children from birth through Pre-K. The Preschool exists to provide a high-quality education in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where the love of Christ is taught and experienced. The Director provides spiritual, administrative, and educational leadership; supports staff development; and ensures faithful execution of the Preschool’s mission in partnership with parents, church staff, and the congregation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Oversight

  • Plan, organize, direct, and supervise all Preschool programs and operations

  • Foster positive relationships among staff, parents, and the church community

  • Maintain accessibility during Preschool hours (7:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m.) and be on-call for time-sensitive evening needs

  • Promote a cooperative, parent-participation school environment

Program Development

  • Maintain and develop developmentally appropriate curriculum

  • Remain current with early childhood education best practices and training

  • Develop long-term growth plans for the Preschool

  • Establish and enforce policies consistent with the Preschool Parent Handbook

  • Attend and seek out relevant training and conferences

Staff Supervision & Employee Relations

  • Supervise, train, evaluate, and mentor Preschool staff

  • Oversee lesson planning and classroom environments

  • Coordinate with Children’s Ministry staff on chapel curriculum and shared spaces

  • Schedule staffing, substitutes, absences, and payroll adjustments

  • Conduct annual staff evaluations

  • Recruit and hire staff as needed

  • Assist in classrooms and substitute when necessary

Administration & Compliance

  • Manage daily Preschool operations and scheduling

  • Create the annual Preschool Academic Calendar

  • Ensure compliance with OKDHS licensing, Oklahoma Professional Development Registry, and all applicable regulations

  • Serve as primary contact for licensing and regulatory agencies

  • Implement health, safety, and emergency procedures

  • Maintain accurate enrollment, health, and administrative records

Fiscal Responsibilities

  • Prepare and manage the Preschool budget in collaboration with the Church Business Administrator

  • Oversee tuition billing, collections, and financial reporting

  • Ensure compliance with church financial policies

  • Supervise fundraising efforts

  • Manage payroll approvals and new hire paperwork

  • Seek and secure grants and additional funding sources

Communication & Church Leadership

  • Build strong relationships with parents, church staff, committees, and congregation

  • Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, social media, and direct correspondence

  • Attend church meetings as needed

  • Collaborate with Children’s Ministry to ensure continuity in biblical teaching

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (Early Childhood Education strongly preferred)

    • OR 5 years leadership/head teacher experience in a preschool setting

    • OR Associate’s degree with 3 years leadership/head teacher experience

  • Must meet and maintain Oklahoma Director Credential licensing requirements

  • Prior staff supervision experience required

  • Active Christian faith required; church membership appreciated

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Effective multitasking and problem-solving abilities

  • Team-oriented with excellent customer service skills

 

To apply, email your resume to Pastor David Daniel- david@ardmorefirst.org

Position: Youth Ministry Director

Classification: Full-Time
Reports To: FMC Staff Member (to be named upon hiring)

Purpose

First Methodist Church of Ardmore is deeply committed to nurturing and discipling students in grades 6–12. We believe youth are a vital and active part of the church, and we seek to partner with parents to help students develop a deep, personal, and lasting relationship with Jesus Christ.

Our youth ministry is rooted in the eight foundations of discipleship: rescue, knowledge, kingdom, outreach, apologetics, worship, community, and identity. As students prepare for the next stages of life, our goal is to equip them with a faith that is strong, grounded, and unshakable.

Position Summary

The Youth Ministry Director provides spiritual leadership, vision, and oversight for the church’s middle school and high school ministries. This role involves recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers; teaching and discipling students; and creating meaningful programs that integrate youth into the worship, fellowship, mission, and ministry life of First Methodist Church Ardmore.

The Youth Ministry Director works collaboratively with the Family Ministry Director, Associate Pastor, program staff, and the Youth Ministry Advisory Board to establish a vibrant, Christ-centered youth ministry that serves both students and their families.

General Expectations

  • Serve under the leadership of the Family Ministry Director

  • Participate in annual evaluations and salary reviews conducted by the Associate Pastor and Family Ministry Director in collaboration with the Staff-Parish Relations Committee

  • Full-time position (40 hours per week)

  • Required presence on Sundays and participation in evening and weekend activities, retreats, and camps

Personal Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of Global Methodist Church theology, structure, and mission (through education and/or experience)

  • A committed Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrated through daily life and relationships

  • College degree preferred; youth ministry training and continuing education strongly encouraged

Desired Skills

  • Strong communication and relational skills

  • Ability to motivate, equip, and lead students and volunteers

  • Teaching and discipleship skills

  • Proven ability to grow and develop a healthy youth ministry

Desired Character Qualities

  • A visible love for the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

  • Commitment to the congregation and mission of First Methodist Church Ardmore

  • Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and church leadership

  • Clear communicator of the Gospel and ministry vision

  • Self-motivated team player with a servant’s heart

Primary Duties

  • Lead and oversee ministry to middle school and high school students and their families

  • Integrate youth into worship, fellowship, mission, and ministry life of the church

  • Set ministry objectives, goals, and programming

  • Oversee daily operations of the youth ministry

  • Ensure full compliance with the church’s Safe Sanctuaries Policy

  • Develop and lead Sunday School and Wednesday night youth programming

  • Organize and coordinate retreats, events, and trips

  • Oversee Confirmation in partnership with the Family Ministry Director

  • Supervise church participation in:

    • Disciple (Middle School Camp)

    • Dayspring (High School Camp)

    • Youth Force (Mission Camp)

  • Coordinate and supervise spring break mission or ski trips

  • Teach Scripture and prayer

  • Pray regularly for youth and their families

  • Maintain strong communication with parents

  • Develop and manage the youth ministry budget

  • Establish a summer internship program

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop an annual written youth ministry plan aligned with the church’s vision

  • Establish measurable goals and participate in regular evaluations

  • Recruit, train, supervise, and support youth volunteers

  • Maintain accurate attendance, participation, and activity records

  • Prioritize safety at all times, including transportation of youth

  • Create and distribute a comprehensive youth ministry calendar

  • Build relationships with students in Ardmore, Plainview, Lone Grove, Dickson, and surrounding schools

  • Attend weekly staff meetings and other meetings as assigned

  • Model Christ-like servanthood in leadership and ministry

 

To apply, email your resume to Pastor John Hollon-  john@ardmorefirst.or

Position: Audio-Visual Director

 

Church Overview

First Methodist Church is a vibrant congregation of approximately 500 regular attenders in Ardmore, Oklahoma. We offer both contemporary and traditional worship services and maintain an actively used campus that operates seven days a week with weekday and evening ministry activities.

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior and/or Associate Pastor, the Audio-Visual Director ensures that worship services and church events across all facilities utilize technology efficiently, effectively, and strategically to enhance the experience of all who attend.

Position Summary

Worshiping God with all that we have is central to every role at First Methodist Church. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Audio-Visual Director sets the spiritual tone for the A/V Ministry, modeling ownership,, humility, and excellence.

This role oversees and coordinates all aspects of the Audio-Visual Ministry, including audio, lighting, video, and livestream production. The Audio-Visual Director supports the mission of First Methodist Church by empowering volunteers to serve both spiritually and technically in worship.

Success in This Role

While expertise in audio, lighting, and video production is essential, the primary emphasis of this position is developing and empowering others. The Audio-Visual Director will recruit and train volunteers to staff necessary positions and be prepared to step in for troubleshooting, training, and coverage as needed.

Schedule

This position may be part-time or full-time depending on experience and willingness to learn additional production or technical skills.

Typical hours include:
• Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Additional hours for rehearsals and scheduled events

Special events such as weddings, funerals, Holy Week services, and Christmas Eve services may require additional hours or schedule adjustments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Worship Services and Event A/V Support

Provide reliable audio-visual support for all worship services and church events, including:

  • Audio mixing, monitor mixing, and audio recording (Midas M32 series console)

  • Lighting production (Vista EX lighting console)

  • Video switching with multiple cameras (Roland video switcher)

  • Video recording and livestream production

  • Presentation software (ProPresenter and PowerPoint)

  • Stage preparation for rehearsals, services, and events

Maintain clear communication with pastors, the Director of Music & Worship, ministry leaders, and event coordinators to support A/V needs.

Long-Term Goal: Ensure every worship service and event is vibrant, distraction-free, and technically well supported.

2. Volunteer Leadership and Development

  • Recruit Audio-Visual volunteers

  • Train volunteers to technical competence

  • Equip volunteers with proper tools

  • Schedule and deploy volunteers effectively

Long-Term Goal: Build a healthy rotation of trained volunteers and develop spiritual mentoring relationships within the A/V Ministry.

3. Technology Maintenance and Development

  • Ensure all campus A/V systems are operational

  • Advise on future technology purchases

  • Oversee A/V installations

  • Maintain accurate records for equipment, licensing, and purchases

Long-Term Goal: Ensure all production technologies meet or approach industry standards.

4. In-House Video Production

  • Oversee video capture, livestreaming, editing, and publishing

  • Establish a manageable system for ministry video requests

  • Manage projects from concept to completion

Qualifications

  • A fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ who fully supports the mission and ministry of First Methodist Church

  • Evidence of spiritual maturity in personal life, family relationships, and ministry

  • Expert knowledge of audio systems and large-format digital consoles

    • Experience with Midas/Behringer consoles preferred

    • Familiarity with personal monitoring and digital audio networks

  • Advanced knowledge of worship-based media environments

    • Multi-camera video switching

    • Livestreaming and recording

    • Presentation software (ProPresenter)

  • Advanced knowledge of lighting systems in worship contexts

    • Theatrical, intelligent, LED, and video lighting

    • DMX programming (Vista experience preferred)

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across audio, video, and lighting systems

  • Highly tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to inspire, train, and motivate volunteer teams

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Flexible and adaptable in fast-changing environments

  • Demonstrates initiative, perseverance, and a servant-hearted attitude

  • Maintains a gracious, Christ-like demeanor in high-pressure situations

Education and Experience

  • Formal training in production or a related discipline preferred

  • Broad, hands-on experience in modern worship production environments

  • Previous experience as an Audio-Visual Director or similar role in a church with 400+ weekly attendance preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

How to Apply

To apply for the Audio-Visual Director position, please email your resume to Pastor David Daniel at david@ardmorefirst.org.

 

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