Total 24 job vacancies by Barker Road Methodist Church

The incumbent will be required to provide pastoral leadership, care, and ministry support to the Youth Ministry (YM) in partnership with the Youth Committee and Church School Exco.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Being part of the Youth Ministry, the incumbent will be working closely in consultation with the pastor overseeing the Youth Ministry to plan, direct and grow the Youth Ministry through planning of activities/programmes/events, engaging of youth and their families and ministry volunteers, relational journeying alongside the youth and providing pastoral care, leadership and discipleship.

This role will require a willingness to work on non-traditional schedules which includes evenings and weekends, with the flexibility to get time off on a weekday.

The responsibilities include:
1. Plan the Central Teaching calendar in consultation with the pastor overseeing the Youth Ministry.

2. Ensure effective communication and the smooth running and effective conduct of Youth ministry activities and events (Youth Services and classes, Connect Group meetings, camps, outreach activities and mission trips etc) with the involvement of adult, youth volunteers and parents in alignment with the overall Youth ministry vision, direction and plans.

3. Recruit, engage, provide care and train/equip volunteers and parents:

• Ensure the consistent and timely communication of manpower needs in Youth ministry as well as the proper selection and deployment of volunteers.
• Care of Youth Ministry leaders to ensure that each belong to a Connect Group and has the opportunity to be mentored by a mature church member.
• Organise spiritual nurture and equipping sessions for youth and adult volunteers to enable fruitful ministry in the listed activities

4. Plan and facilitate smooth transitions of youth into and out of Youth Ministry in close coordination with the Church School – Children Ministry and Young Adults Ministry.

5. Provide basic counselling to youth as well as volunteers, and to make referral to the church pastors and Care Center when necessary.

6. Support the Church School – Children Ministry (e.g. Vacation Bible School) and other church activities upon approval by the pastor overseeing the Youth Ministry.

7. Participate and attend church leadership and staff meetings and ministry-related meetings.

8. Represent the pastors’ office in the absence of the pastor, especially during Youth Ministry committee and Church School Exco meetings.

9. As a BRMC Pastoral Team Staff, to fulfil assigned pastoral roles beyond Youth Ministry when re

quired:

• Serve as a Service Pastoral Team Staff during weekend church services (1st Sunday) and other church events.
• Provide spiritual care to Connect Group leaders.
• Conduct wake services.
• Hospital/home visits of church members.

10. Carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by immediate supervisor or Pastor-in-Charge.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Qualifications and/with experience in a similar/related field. Qualifications in theological studies preferred.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS:

• Aligned with the doctrinal articles of religion and the general rules of the Methodist Church (as contained in the Book of Discipline of the Methodist Church in Singapore) and its Social Principles.
• Experience in Christian discipleship to Youth and serving in Youth Ministry.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player who enjoys and thrives when working as a team and seeks growth through evaluation and feedback.
• Understands the call to equip others for ministry and is able to facilitate this by example and empowering of others.
• Able to create and sustain a nurturing environment that attracts, inspires and renews volunteers and leaders.
• Understanding of contemporary youth culture and the biblical worldview.

This role will involve working alongside and providing support to the Worship & Music team and Pastors in the church in the planning and organising, implementation and ensuring the smooth running of the services, events, trainings and activities in the Worship & Music ministry.

This role will entail regular office hours but may require the individual to occasionally work on evenings and weekends (Holy Communion weeks and special services/events). All efforts will be made to keep such occasional work to a minimum, with appropriate time-off-in-lieu granted.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organise, implement, execute, and manage operational workflows in the Worship & Music ministry, in close communication and collaboration with Pastoral Team Staff(PTS), Pastors, and laity. These include:

A) Service Planning

• Prepare the slides for the English services weekly, using relevant software tools
• Ensure that the liturgical cloths in the relevant worship venues are maintained and changed according to the liturgical seasons
• Oversee the care and maintenance of the liturgical furnishings in the various worship venues (including individual kneeling cushions, candles, altar book stand, standing cross, etc)
• Ensure that the Altar Books in the relevant worship venues are updated with the correct Great Thanksgiving at each Communion Service
• Maintain the stock of Holy Communion elements, including ordering, checking for expiry, and storing in a reverent manner elements that have been consecrated
• Prepare the Holy Communion elements in the trays and ensure that they are brought to their respective worship venues each week
• Liaise with relevant 3rd parties for special offerings (including getting slides/videos from them)
• Submit song reports to CCLI
• Record minutes for the Service Team Meetings and W&M Staff Team Minutes

B) Worship Services

• Roster ushers for all regular English services at the Barker Road campus, including special services
• Roster Communion Assistants for all regular English services at the Barker Road campus, including special services as required
• Brief Communion Assistants on the process and procedure for serving Holy Communion
• Assign Communion Assistants to their stations at each worship venue
• Support the pastors’ office in ad-hoc activities including special services, baptism interviews, and staff devotions

C) Floral Ministry

• Serve as liaison with the floral ministry
• Support the implementation of tools, courses, materials, and technologies
• Provide inputs and feedback on the general spiritual health of the ministry (including its volunteers), based on observations made during the course of work
• Execute all programmes and activities with sound budgeting and financial management
• Execute all programmes and activities in compliance with church policies and guidelines
• To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma and above in any closely-related field

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

• An understanding of the liturgy of the Methodist Church
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (being able to communicate and collaborate effectively with various levels of staff and lay congregants)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, meticulous with attention to detail
• An innovative team player, self-motivated, and pro-active
• Able to manage conflict professionally and with humility and respect
• Willingness and ability to leverage new technologies, where appropriate

Church School – a ministry to children and youth to make disciples of Christ who go and make other disciples of Christ.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning & Organising:
a) Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organising and the smooth running of Church School activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives;
b) Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs and objectives of the Church School in the prevailing environment;
c) Ensure that all activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and here there are conflicts, to recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts;
d) Recommend and implement strategies to attract, engage, inspire and retain Church School participation;

2. Spiritual Nurture (feed, train, protect, encourage):
a) Feed – Organise devotions, bible studies etc and other aspects of spiritual formation to Church School teachers;
b) Train – i) Initiate and organise training and development for Church School teachers so that they are kept abreast of the latest teaching materials and methodology;
ii) Build up in-house training programs by developing training curriculum for Church School;
c) Protect – Organise prayer and fellowship meetings;
d) Encourage – initiate opportunities to provide support to Church School teachers in their spiritual journey;

3. To provide pastoral care and counselling to Church School leaders;

4. To develop effective strategies to engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School as well as their participation in the ministry;

5. To be present at all Church School activities.

6. Pastors’ Office representative:
a) Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office;
b) Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office

7. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries

This role will involve having to work on the weekends with the flexibility of a day off during the weekday.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree/Diploma in Early Childcare or a relevant field; with preferance given for those with theological qualifications

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

Related Experience:
1. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Early Childcare or ministy experience in the area of Children Ministry.

Required Skillsets:
1. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
3. An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active.
4. Ability to build good rapport with children and parents.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Onboarding:
1. Administer and track the end-to-end recruitment process from pre-employment to onboarding.
2. Facilitate the New Hire Onboarding/Orientation programme and conduct the First-Day-at-Work orientation.

Maintenance of HR Documentation & Records:
1. Facilitate all staff movement from recruitment, to onboarding and offboarding; ensuring that each stage is performed smoothly and the documentation is complete and filed accordingly in the P-files.
2. Track key employee events and dates in the employee life cycle and responsible for data accuracy, integrity and timeliness of updates.
3. Prepare and update employment-related letters.
4. Prepare and regularly review/update the Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
5. Prepare regular reports and dashboards for strategic decision-making to management.

HR System Administration:
1. Create and manage employee records in the HR E-Portal and payroll system.
2. Create and maintain leave calendars in the HR E-Portal.
3. Liaise with the payroll vendor and IT on any system trouble-shooting issues.

Processing of Claims:
1. Verify and approve HR-related claims.

Employee Insurance:
1. Gather quotations and make recommendations on insurance renewal (including preparation of all information and data required for quotations and renewals).
2. Processing, submission, and follow-up of claims.
3. Assist staff on Letter of Guarantee (if necessary) and claims submission.
4. Answer queries relating to insurance matters.

Training:
1. Collate training needs in an organization training plan, identify suitable training providers/resources/courses for staff when necessary.
2. Update staff training records in a timely basis.
3. Manage the Academic Program sponsorship and scholarship process.
4. Administer the application for and receipt of training funds from government agencies/ministries.
5. Upon receipt of staff training nomination form submissions, to perform first-level checks.

Performance Management:
1. Ensure performance management appraisals are duly completed and tracked as per timeline; including follow-up.
2. Ensure all performance management forms are filed.
3. Compile performance report for review/analysis

Payroll:
1. Administer payroll-related activities from ensuring all salary matters and pay records are updated in the payroll system, to initializing and processing pay records.
2. Verify downloaded claims for salary processing.
3. Prepare bonus & salary increment spreadsheets for review and approval by approving managers.

Other HR work:
1. Continuously review and provide inputs on streamlining of HR policies and processes.
2. Liaise with government agencies for funding of childcare leave, maternity leave, career support, Skills Future and other initiatives.
3. Prepare and complete government surveys.
4. Assist in employee engagement activities.
5. Administer the annual Conflict-of-Interest Declaration exercise
6. Prepare management reports as required.
7. Provide documentation and prepare data for audit purposes.
8. Process immigration pass applications/renewals/cancellations on a timely basis
9. Notify IRAS on tax-clearance matters for staff on immigration passes who leave the organisation.
10. Respond to inquiries on HR-related matters and provide guidance and interpretation to staff and managers on policy matters.
11. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or Pastor-in-Charge.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Degree preferably in a HR-related field

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS:
1. At least 5 years’ relevant HR experience in a HR Shared Services role (including payroll experience).

2. Strong working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation and benefits, payroll, employee relations, performance management, Singapore Employment Act, Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, CPF Act, and the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices.

3. Familiarity with Access EasyPay will be required.
4. Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Meticulous with attention to detail.
7. Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, confidentiality and integrity.

8. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
9. An innovative team player, self-motivated and pro-active
10. Able to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines .
11. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The Pastoral Team Staff (Boys’ Brigade) is responsible for providing pastoral care, support and guidance to Boys of the 12 (Barker Road) Singapore Company, providing support in matters relating to the Company finance and administration, as well as assisting the Company Chaplain and working closely with the ministry leaders.

The role will require working on weekends.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning and Organising:

• Assist in the organization of events such as the annual Enrolment Parade and Service, 12th Company BB Share-a-Gift Car Flag Off, annual mission trip and other group level ad-hoc activities.

2. Spiritual Nurture (Feed, Train, Protect, Encourage):

• Equip Officers and Primers to lead small groups in the Company through formal and informal training.
• Nurture Officers and Primers by mentoring them, providing spiritual counselling to Officers/Primers, and to make referral to clinical counselling when needed.
• Develop and implement Christian Education curriculum, conduct Christian Education through weekly devotions, review the Christian Education syllabus over the year, and appoint and train officers to conduct Christian Education with the Pastoral Team Staff.
• Organise Character Quest training to prepare the 12 (Barker Road) Singapore Company Boys for the Character Quest competition.
• Develop and initiate areas of opportunities for 12 (Barker Road) Singapore Company Primers/Boys with the objective of church membership.

3. Be the liaison between the Company and Church:

• Coordinate with other church ministries on activities that involve the participation of the Boys from the 12 (Barker Road) Singapore Company.
• Arrange for Company event announcements, such as BB Week and 12th Company BB Share-a-Gift Car Flag Off, to be made during services.

4. Represent Company in Brigade Level Activities:

• Represent the Company in events such as the BB Anchor Conference, Annual Officers’ Retreat, and Seniors Programme Conference.

5. Assist in the Company finance process and administration:

• Work with ministry chairperson on budget and track ministry expenditure.
• Process finance forms for claims submission.
• Book premises for Company activities when required.

6. Any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or pastors in current ministry and/or other ministries, including but not limited to:

• Serving as Service Pastoral Team Staff during church services
• Serving in church events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Theological Degree/Diploma in an accredited institution.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS:

• At least one year relevant experience of involvement/working with the Boys’ Brigade.
• Able to connect with Youth.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Able to multi-task.
• An innovative team player, self-motivated and pro-active.
• The role will require the role-holder to be involved and comfortable in pastoral care, spiritual counselling/mentoring, development of Christian Education curriculum, leading of devotions.

We are seeking a Communications Executive with experience in social media & digital marketing, content creation, website management to join our Communications team. This role may require occasional work on weekends.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Content Creation:

• Plan, produce/write, edit content (video, graphic, text and image posts) for social media and online channels in line with the church's priorities.
• Work closely with the in-house design and Audio-Visual/ Media team to create content.

2. Website Content Management

3. Trend Analysis & Reports:

• Analyse performance of digital campaigns using various web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to deliver actionable insights and recommendations and generate reports.

4. Others:

• Stay tech-savvy and familiar/updated with latest social media platform trends and functions and adapt to new media and digital tools.
• Ensure consistency of church brand across channels and ministries in line with the church vision, mission and values.
• Work closely with the Head of Communications in other tasks and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good degree in Communications, Media, Digital Marketing or related disciplines.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience with web/social media management and web analytics tools. Those with corporate social media experience preferred.
• Excellent English language, storytelling and copywriting skills.
• Good photography/videography/video-editing skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite video and picture editing tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player who is able to work collaboratively within and between teams.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.

This is a role involved in spiritual nurturing, providing pastoral care, and planning/organising of activities within the Church School. The role will require the individual to work on weekends.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning & Organising:
a) Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organising and the smooth running of Church School activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives;
b) Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs and objectives of the Church School in the prevailing environment;
c) Recommend and implement strategies to attract, engage, inspire and retain Church School participation;

2. Spiritual Nurture (feed, train, protect, encourage):
a) Feed – Organise devotions, bible studies etc and other aspects of spiritual formation to Church School teachers;
b) Train –

i) Initiate and organise training and development for Church School teachers so that they are kept abreast of the latest teaching materials and methodology;
ii) Build up in-house training programs by developing training curriculum for Church School;
c) Protect – Organise prayer and fellowship meetings;
d) Encourage – initiate opportunities to provide support to Church School teachers in their spiritual journey;

3. To provide pastoral care and counselling to Church School leaders;

4. To develop effective strategies to engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School as well as their participation in the ministry;

5. To be present at all Church School activities.

6. Pastors’ Office representative:
a) Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office;
b) Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office

7. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries

QUALIFICATIONS

Theological Diploma/Degree from recognised institutions.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

Related Experience:
1. Area - Church School, Early Childhood Care, Children Ministry,
2. Years of Experience - 1 year

3. Pastoral care and church school experience will be preferred given the nature of the responsibilities of this role.

Required skill set:
1. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
2. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
3. An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active
4. Building good rapport with children and parents.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Providing financial assistance to underprivileged families or individuals under BRMC care through reviewing and assessing needs/intervention goals/objectives and recommending intervention strategies, as well as monitoring/evaluating intervention strategies and preparation/submission of reports.
2. Caring for and befriending underprivileged families or individuals through pastoral care.
3. Providing funds/financial aid to institutions that look after marginalized people.
4. Initializing, planning and organizing group fellowship for beneficiaries through festive events (support special OSC-related events/outings)
5. Strategizing and encouraging congregation participation in the Outreach and Social Concerns ministry and its activities and providing spiritual nurture and appropriate training to volunteers/befrienders.
6. Liaise between the ministry committee and the pastors’ office.
7. Monitor the state of the ministry and feedback to the pastors’ office.
8. Performing additional tasks when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries, including but not limited to performing home/hospitalization visitations, bereavement ministry, serving as assigned in church services, and conducting of membership interviews.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Degree/Diploma in Social Work or Theological Degree/Diploma from recognised institutions.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS
1. 2 years relevant experience in direct casework management.
2. Previous relevant experience in pastoral care will be preferred given that this role will involve providing pastoral care.
3. Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. An innovative team player, self-motivated and pro-active.

This role will require the individual to work on weekends, and evenings when necessary.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, produce/write, edit content (video, graphic, text and image posts) for social media and online channels in line with church’s priorities

2. Analyse performance of digital campaigns using various web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to deliver actionable insights and recommendations, and generate reports

3. Website content management

4. Stay updated with latest social media platform trends and functions

5. Work closely with in-house designer and the AV/media team to create content

6. Ensure consistency of church brand across channels and ministries in line with BRMC Vision, Values and Mission

7. Work closely with the Head of Communications in other tasks and projects as assigned

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Providing financial assistance to underprivileged families or individuals under BRMC care through reviewing and assessing needs/intervention goals/objectives and recommending intervention strategies, as well as monitoring/evaluating intervention strategies and preparation/submission of reports.
2. Caring for and befriending underprivileged families or individuals.
3. Providing funds/financial aid to institutions that look after marginalized people.
4. Initializing, planning and organizing group fellowship for beneficiaries through festive events (support special OSC-related events/outings)
5. Strategizing and encouraging congregation participation in the Outreach and Social Concerns ministry and its activities and providing spiritual nurture and appropriate training to volunteers/befrienders.
6. Liaise between the ministry committee and the pastors’ office.
7. Monitor the state of the ministry and feedback to the pastors’ office.
8. Performing additional tasks when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries, including but not limited to performing home/hospitalization visitations, bereavement ministry, serving as assigned in church services, and conducting of membership interviews.

Church School – a ministry to children and youth to make disciples of Christ who go and make other disciples of Christ.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning & Organising:
a) Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organising and the smooth running of Church School activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives;
b) Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs and objectives of the Church School in the prevailing environment;
c) Ensure that all activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and here there are conflicts, to recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts;
d) Recommend and implement strategies to attract, engage, inspire and retain Church School participation;

2. Spiritual Nurture (feed, train, protect, encourage):
a) Feed – Organise devotions, bible studies etc and other aspects of spiritual formation to Church School teachers;
b) Train:

i) Initiate and organise training and development for Church School teachers to keep abreast of the latest teaching materials and methodology;
ii) Build up in-house training programs by developing training curriculum for Church School;
c) Protect – Organise prayer and fellowship meetings;
d) Encourage – initiate opportunities to provide support to Church School teachers in their spiritual journey;

3. To provide pastoral care and counselling to Church School leaders;

4. To develop effective strategies to engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School as well as their participation in the ministry;

5. Pastors’ Office representative:
a) Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office;
b) Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office;

6. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries.

In this role, the individual will be part of the Communications team working together with the in-house designer and AV/media team and responsible for website/social media content management, photography/videography, as well as branding across channels.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, produce/write, edit content (video, graphic, text and image posts) for social media and online channels in line with church’s priorities
• Analyse performance of digital campaigns using various web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to deliver actionable insights and recommendations, and generate reports
• Website content management
• Stay updated with latest social media platform trends and functions
• Work closely with in-house designer and the AV/media team to create content
• Ensure consistency of church brand across channels and ministries in line with BRMC Vision, Values and Mission
• Work closely with the Head of Comms in other tasks and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Communications, Media or related disciplines

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS:

• At least 2 years’ experience with web/social media management and web analytics tools
• Excellent English language and copywriting skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Photography/videography skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite video and picture editing tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, organised and quick learner

For interested candidates, please submit a cover letter together with your resume indicating the reason for applying for a role in Barker Road Methodist Church, as well as a link to your videography/photography portfolio. Thank you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning & Organising:
a) Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organising and the smooth running of CS activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives;
b) Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs and objectives of the CS in the prevailing environment;
c) Ensure that all activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and here there are conflicts, to recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts;
d) Recommend and implement strategies to attract, engage, inspire and retain CS participation;

2. Spiritual Nurture (feed, train, protect, encourage):
a) Feed – Organise devotions, bible studies etc and other aspects of spiritual formation to Church School teachers;
b) Train – i) Initiate and organise training and development for Church school teachers so that they are kept abreast of the latest teaching materials and methodology;
ii) Build up in-house training programs by developing training curriculum for Church School;
c) Protect – Organise prayer and fellowship meetings;
d) Encourage – initiate opportunities to provide support to CS teachers in their spiritual journey;

3. To develop effective strategies to engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School as well as their participation in the ministry;

4. To be present at all CS activities.

5. Pastors’ Office representative:
a) Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office;
b) Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office

6. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries

QUALIFICATIONS:

Theological Degree/Diploma

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

Related Experience:

• Area- Early Childhood Care or Children Ministry
  Years of Experience - 1 year

Required Skill set:
1. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
2. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
3. An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active
4. Building good rapport with children and parents.

Planning and Organising

• Plan and organise the school chapel curriculum (including liaison with speakers), weekly devotions, religious emphasis week outreach initiative and follow-up
• Plan and organise the student ministry program and activities
• Organise prayer fellowships for parent groups
• Organise pre and post exam prayer groups
• Plan and organize camps and events during both the school term and during the holidays
• Conduct continuous review and identify areas of improvement for programs and activities to meet the needs of the students and parents

Spiritual Care (Feed, train, protect, encourage)

• Provide pastoral guidance, and support to students, staff, and parents
• Share God’s Word at Chapel & Morning Devotions, and lead Worship as and when required
• Develop and implement curriculum for training
• Equip and train students, teachers and parent helpers
• Build relationships and rapport with students and teachers

Other Duties

• Collaborate with other Ministries in implementing the Ministry objectives
• Be present at all School Ministry activities.
• Introduce and offer Church ministry and resources of BRMC to students, parents and teachers
• Prepare, handle/manage yearly ministry budget
• Oversee and support the Students’ Hub (operations & mentorship), Worship & Prayer event (mentoring of Student Committee), and Lighthouse Ministry (planning & logistics)

Pastors’ Office representative

• Liaise between the School, Director of Ministry in Schools, and the Pastors’ Office
• Provide regular feedback to the Pastors’ Office on the School Ministry
• Carry out any other/additional responsibilities as assigned by the pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries

QUALIFICATIONS

• Theological Degree/Diploma

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

• Have at least 2 years relevant experience working with youth.
• Experience in worship leading will be helpful.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational skills and resourceful
• Meticulous and conscientious in nature.
• An innovative team player, self-motivated, and pro-active

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing financial assistance to underprivileged families or individuals under BRMC care through reviewing and assessing needs/intervention goals/objectives and recommending intervention strategies, as well as monitoring/evaluating intervention strategies and preparation/submission of reports.
• Caring for and befriending underprivileged families or individuals.
• Providing funds/financial aid to institutions that look after marginalized people.
• Initializing, planning and organizing group fellowship for beneficiaries through festive events (support special OSC-related events/outings)
• Strategizing and encouraging congregation participation in the Outreach and Social Concerns ministry and its activities and providing spiritual nurture and appropriate training to volunteers/befrienders.
• Liaise between the ministry committee and the pastors’ office.
• Monitor the state of the ministry and feedback to the pastors’ office.
• Performing additional tasks when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries, including but not limited to performing home/hospitalization visitations, bereavement ministry, serving as assigned in church services, and conducting of membership interviews.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/Diploma in Social Work or Theological Degree/Diploma from recognised institutions.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS:

• 2 years relevant experience in direct casework management.
• Previous relevant experience in pastoral care will be preferred.
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An innovative team player, self-motivated and pro-active.

Job Description

• Prepare lesson plans/ teaching aids and conduct lessons using a variety of teaching strategies and age-appropriate practices
• Provides a happy, safe and stimulating environment for the children
• Collaborate with Principal and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures and e-portfolios.
• Maintain positive collaborations and communication with parents
• Participate in own professional progression and career development through trainings and Performance Management Cycle

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years relevant professional teaching experience in early childhood
• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Diploma in Early Childhood or Education or equivalent, which is obtained from a recognised institution
• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry-based learning is required;
• Certified by ECDA at L2 Level
• Diploma in Montessori Teaching will be an added advantage (Chinese Educator)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office – Word
• Able to work independently and also a team player
• Attend courses, if required

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Onboarding

1. Administer the end-to-end recruitment process from pre-employment to onboarding.
2. Facilitate the New Hire Onboarding/Orientation programme and conduct the First-Day-at-Work orientation (including training on the use of the HR E-Portal).
3. Update recruitment tracking spreadsheet.

Maintenance of HR Documentation & Records

1. Facilitate all staff movements from recruitment, to onboarding and offboarding; ensuring that each stage is performed smoothly and the documentation is complete and filed accordingly in the P-files.
2. Track key employee events and dates such as Confirmation, Contract renewals, Long Service, Retirement and Re-Employment etc
3. Prepare and update standardized letters – employment contracts (including renewals, retirement & re-employment), confirmation, salary adjustments, promotions, bonus, long service, letters of certification etc
4. Prepare and regularly review/update the Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
5. Prepare quarterly reports and dashboards for strategic decision-making to management in the areas of recruitment, training, claims, and exits.

HR System Administration

1. Create and manage employee records in the HR E-Portal (leave claim, 1profile) and payroll system (creation to cessation).

2.Create and maintain leave calendars in the HR E-Portal.

3. Liaise with the payroll vendor and IT on any system trouble-shooting issues.

Processing of Claims

1. Verify and approve HR-related claims.

Employee Insurance

1. Gather quotations and make recommendations on insurance renewal.
2. Prepare all information and data required for quotations and yearly renewal.
3. Submit claims that are processed manually and follow up on claim reimbursements to ensure staff are reimbursed on a timely basis.
4. Assist staff on Letter of Guarantee (if necessary) and claims submission via apps.
5. Answer queries relating to insurance matters.

Training

1. Collate training needs in an organization training plan, identify suitable training resources/courses for staff when necessary, and update training records.
2. Manage the Academic Program sponsorship and scholarship process.
3. Administer the application for and receipt of training funds from government agencies/ministries.
4. Upon receipt of staff training nomination form submissions, to perform first-level checks to ensure courses are within budget before forwarding for the necessary approvals.

Performance Management

1. Ensure performance management appraisals are duly completed and tracked as per timeline; including follow-up.
2. Ensure all performance management forms are filed.
3. Compile performance report for review/analysis.

Payroll

1. Administer payroll-related activities from ensuring all salary matters and pay records are updated in the payroll system, to initializing and processing pay records.
2. Verify downloaded claims for salary processing.
3. Prepare Bonus & Annual Increment spreadsheets for review and approval by approving managers.

Other HR work

1. Continuously review and provide inputs on effectiveness/streamlining of HR policies and processes.
2. Liaise with government agencies for funding of childcare leave, maternity leave, career support, Skills Future and other initiatives.
3. Prepare and complete government surveys.
4. Assist in employee engagement activities.
5. Manage the annual Conflict-of-Interest Declaration exercise.
6. Prepare management reports.
7. Provide documentation and prepare data for audit purposes.
8. Process immigration pass applications/renewals/cancellations on a timely basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. At least 5 years’ relevant HR operational experience in a generalist Human Resources role.
2. Strong working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation and benefits, payroll, employee relations, performance management, Singapore Employment Act, Employment of Foreign Manpower Act, CPF Act, and the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

1. Familiarity with Access EasyPay will be beneficial.
2. Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Meticulous with attention to detail.
5. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. Team player with initiative and flexibility.
7. Able to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
9. Notify IRAS on tax-clearance matters for staff on immigration passes who leave the organisation.
10. Respond to inquiries on HR-related matters and provide guidance and interpretation to staff and managers on policy matters.
11. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or Pastor-in-Charge.

Job Description

• Keeps records of updates from relevant authorities; MOH, ECDA and surmises all information for the admin office staff.
• In charge of distributing parent advisories. Updates and/or drafts parent advisories when needed.
• In charge of the school’s Annual School Calendar for parents and staff
• Enters prompt online reports of student illnesses (e.g.: HMFD etc) regularly with ECDA/MOH.
• In charge of updates on LTA releases of land/ buildings for Childcare / Kindergartens. To log into relevant websites at the beginning of each new month to collect and file such information.
• Keeps all on Barker Road Campus communities updated on special school functions and celebratory events such as Annual Concert, CNY Celebrations, Easter Parade, Mid-Autumn, Christmas etc. Barker Road Campus includes the following: Oldham Hall, Methodist Church Admin-Level 3, Bishop's Office, ACS Primary and Secondary, Transport Centre Security Guards and Barker Road Methodist Church-level 4. Ensures all emails are updated and in good working order.
• In charge of online bookings for classrooms, function rooms, Wesley Hall for school events.
• In charge of writing in to LTA regarding parking for parents during school's special events throughout the year.
• In charge of liaising with Service Providers.
• In charge of recording all minutes to staff meetings and placing in the Shared Folder for staff to access.
• In charge of the alignment and layout for all information on the BRMCLL Rules and Regulations and administrative forms/SOPs.
• Be responsible for coordinating kitchen orders with the food/groceries suppliers and ensures delivery orders by suppliers.
• Ensure all stationery, sanitary item such as anti-bacterial/ viral solutions are adequate. It is important for the Administration Assistant to make regular periodic checks on all these supplies and place orders for replenishment when and where necessary.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for various office facilities and maintenance.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Job Requirements

• Diploma and above in closely-related fields
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to meet deadlines
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and also a team player

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To learn the use of the organization’s PCO/Membership application

1. Advocacy: Advocates for PCO/Membership application use and champion its benefits (workflow improvement, efficiency and improved outcomes), features, and advantages to both management and end users.

2. User Support & Trouble-shooting: Provide hands-on support to end users. Assist users in understanding and using the PCO/Membership application, responding to queries, resolving issues, helping with troubleshooting, and escalating complex issues to PCO/Membership developer when necessary.

3. Training & Documentation: Develop and deliver training programs (workshops, tutorials, one-on-one sessions) or materials (creation of user-guides, FAQ) for user proficiency.

4. Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from users regarding their experiences with the application. Collect suggestions, feature requests, and any concerns that users may have and relay this feedback to the PCO/Membership technical/ development team.

5. Change Management: Help manage the process of transitioning to a new application or adopting changes and updates to the existing application. This includes engaging stakeholders, communication, managing expectations, and addressing user resistance.

6. Data Management, Data Quality and Standards: Responsible for developing the data management policy, system configuration, housekeeping of data, merging of profiles and duplicates, deletion of unrequired data, and enforcing data quality and consistency (data entry and checks).

7. Monitoring and Reporting: Keep track of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the application's usage and success and regularly reporting on these metrics to management and stakeholders to measure the application's impact.

8. Customization and Configuration: Depending on the PCO/Membership flexibility, help tailor the software to meet specific departmental or organizational needs (with PCO/Membership developer USA), ensuring that it aligns with user requirements.

9.Evaluation and Feedback Loop: Participate in reviews and evaluations to assess the PCO/Membership’s impact, gather lessons learned, and recommend improvements.

10. Carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by immediate supervisor and/or pastors in Barker Road Methodist Church

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Computer / Information Communications Technology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

• 3 - 4 years of relevant experience in IT Administration, Database Administration, End-User Support
• Proficient in Membership Software applications
• Able to work independently under minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• An innovative team player, self-motivated, and pro-active

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist Pastor to oversee the CG Ministry

2. Pastoral Care of Connect Groups

3. Development and implementation of Connect Groups structure toward more effective Pastoral Care and Community Life, with an emphasis on transitions from Youth Ministry (YM) into Young Adults Ministry (YAM) and from YAM into Adults CGs.

4. Training and development of leaders within the Connect Groups Ministry

5. Visitation of Connect Groups / Connect Group Leaders

6. Recommendation and development of curriculum for Connect Groups

7. Work with the Committee in planning and coordinating programmes for Connect Groups

8. Placement of new/existing members in Connect Groups

9. Collaborate with other Ministries in CGM objectives

10. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries

QUALIFICATIONS :

Theological Degree/Diploma

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS :

1. Area- Pastoral Care

2. Years of Experience- 2 years

3. Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

4. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

5. An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce content (video, graphic, text and image posts) for social media and web platforms in line with church’s priorities
• Analyse performance of digital campaigns using various web analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to deliver actionable insights and recommendations, and generate reports
• Web content management using WordPress
• Stay updated with latest social media platform trends and functions
• Ensure consistency of church brand across channels and ministries in line with BRMC Vision, Values and Mission
• Work closely with colleagues, volunteers and external creatives in other tasks and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Good Degree in Communications, Media or related disciplines
• At least 2 years’ experience with web/social media management and web analytics tools
• Excellent English language and copywriting skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Photography/videography skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite video and picture editing tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, organised and quick learner
• Passion for the Gospel and the local church

To apply for the above vacancy, please submit your resume with a cover letter to tell us why do you want to work for Barker Road Methodist Church and how do you think your skills and experience fit the job description of this vacancy.

In addition, please submit a portfolio of writing, websites and video work samples to [email protected]

Church School a ministry to children and youth to make disciples of Christ who go and make other disciples of Christ.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Planning & Organising:

a) Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organising and the smooth running of CS activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives;

b) Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs and objectives of the CS in the prevailing environment;

c) Ensure that all activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and here there are conflicts, to recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts;

d) Recommend and implement strategies to attract, engage, inspire and retain CS participation;

2. Spiritual Nurture (feed, train, protect, encourage):

a) Feed – Organise devotions, bible studies etc and other aspects of spiritual formation to Church School teachers;

b) Train – i) Initiate and organise training and development for Church school teachers so that they are kept abreast of the latest teaching materials and methodology;

ii) Build up in-house training programs by developing training curriculum for Church School;

c) Protect – Organise prayer and fellowship meetings;

d) Encourage – initiate opportunities to provide support to CS teachers in their spiritual journey;

3. To provide pastoral care and counselling to Church School teachers;

4. To develop effective strategies to engage parents to raise awareness of the Church School as well as their participation in the ministry;

5. To be present at all CS activities.

6. Pastors’ Office representative:

a) Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office;

b) Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office

7. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries

QUALIFICATIONS

• Theological Degree/Diploma

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

• Area- Early Childhood Care or Children Ministry
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active
• Building good rapport with children and parents.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The purpose and Christian ministry objectives and curriculum can be dovetailed with OH programs.

1. Planning & Organising:

a. Organise activities to reach out to OH pre-believers (including the Youth Fellowship)

b. Organise welcome and outreach initiatives for new OH boarders

c. Conduct programs that help point the Oldham Hall community to God (encourage the major-exam

boarders, Christmas activities, Dedication Service, and facilitation of a Christian Ministry Room)

d. Organise evangelistic activities to reach out to OH boarders (Youth Camp, Youth Alpha, Cultural

Outreach Program)

e. Assist OH boarders who are attending BRMC services to integrate into the BRMC faith community

through connect groups and/or introduction to BRMC members and ministries.

f. Plan and organise the Befrienders’ program, monitor and evaluate its effectiveness and improve

where necessary, key liaison who will coordinate the recruitment and nurturing of a group of

BRMC members (from OH Sunday and throughout the year) who will provide hospitality and care

to OH boarders through various forms of engagement

g. Outreach to OH contract workers and beneficiaries of the HOPE Fund

h. Identify BRMC ministries, stakeholders, programs and resources that OH ministry could

collaborate and work with

i. Identify, nurture, disciple and equip potential leaders amongst the OH boarders so that they can

grow to be disciple-makers amongst their peers.

j. Organise farewell activities for OH boarders who are leaving with strategies for keeping contact

and follow up

k. Explore opportunities to engage alumni for the purposes of continuing the ministry of outreach as

well as discipleship

l. Attend OH Management Committee (OHMC) meetings and provide report updates on Christian

ministry initiatives.

2. Spiritual Nurture:

a. Feed – Lead worship, write/edit and organise devotions and Bible studies for OH boarders and

staff. Assign relevant and effective monthly talks for OH boarders

b. Train - Spiritual formation for OH staff and volunteer team through equipping sessions

c. Protect – Organise prayer groups and fellowship meetings for OH boarders and staff

d. Encourage – Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

3. Provide pastoral care and counselling to OH staff and volunteers

4. To be present at all OH Christian Ministry activities

5. Pastors’ Office representative:

a. Liaise between the OH Management and the Pastors’ Office;

b. Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office

6. To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in

current ministry and/or other ministries in Barker Road Methodist Church

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Theology/Master of Divinity

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

• 2 years of relevant Experience in youth work, cross-cultural ministry

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

• An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Video Editor, Canva, Auphonic, Audacity, Team

Up, and Google Forms

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning & Organising:

• Assist the Committee or be responsible (whenever called upon) in planning, organising and the smooth running of Young Adults Ministry (YAM) activities that is aligned to its ministry objectives.
• Ensure that all such activities are relevant in meeting the needs of Young Adults Ministry in the prevailing environment, such as facilitating the transition from youths to young adults and encouraging the multiplying of Young Adult small groups.
• Ensure that all such activities are aligned to the church calendar of events and where there are conflicts, to recommend alternatives to resolve such conflicts.
• Recommend and implement strategies adopted by the committee to attract, engage, inspire and retain Young Adults participation.
• To identify and recommend potential leaders.

Spiritual Nurture:

• Train – Organise programs for spiritual formation for YAM leaders.
• Initiate and organise training programs for potential leaders.
• Encourage –initiate opportunities to provide support to YAM leaders in their spiritual journey.
• Provide pastoral care and counselling to YAM leaders.
• Be present at all YAM activities.

Serve as Pastors’ Office representative:

• Liaise between the Ministry Committee and the Pastors’ Office.
• Monitor the state of the Ministry and feedback to Pastors’ Office.
• To carry out additional responsibilities when assigned by pastors or immediate supervisors in current ministry and/or other ministries.

QUALIFICATION

• Theological Degree/Diploma (preferred).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSETS

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the area of Young Adults Ministry
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• An innovative team player, self-motivated, pro-active.
• Passionate about Young Adults and able to connect with them