First Presbyterian Church

Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Job Summary

Description

The children, youth, and families of First Presbyterian love their church and the opportunities they get to participate in through the children and youth ministries. During the school year, over 60 children and youth are actively engaged across a few different weekly discipleship options. Most notably is the midweek offering of LOGOS, which is supported by dozens of adult volunteers and multiple staff, making it an incredible and consistent space for collaboration and connection across generations.

The person who will thrive as the next Director of Children and Youth Ministries is someone who values the organizational responsibilities of guiding a multi-faceted ministry while knowing how to invest in relationships with children, youth, and families. A loving, confident, involved leader, this individual is someone whose faith is real to them, and who appreciates traditional worship.

Responsibilities

  1. Map the overarching scope and sequence of discipleship, from birth through high school graduation
  2. Plan and implement an ongoing weekly rhythm of opportunities that allow children and youth to develop, grow, engage, and thrive in their faith
  3. Organize and support seasonal event opportunities that provide concentrated times to experience the disciplines that lead to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  4. Engage, equip, and encourage teams of volunteers to partner in the work of walking with every child and youth, throughout their formative years
  5. Order the infrastructure for each ministry life stage, managing paperwork, guiding processes, and implementing systems
  6. Manage child protection policies, researching and updating best practices annually
  7. Advocate for children and youth in leadership spaces, giving voice to this segment of the congregation
  8. Serve as a connectional liaison with the Preschool and the direct supervisor of all nursery staff

Desired Skills

  1. Live and profess a life as a committed Christian who is able and eager to openly articulate faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
  2. Possess an authentic, contagious joy in the work of God and the children and youth of First Presbyterian
  3. Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher educational training in a field related to child and adolescent development and/or faith formation
  4. Be an organized leader with an ability to guide people graciously and manage processes clearly
  5. Prove proficient in the tools of Microsoft Office as well as the digital spaces most familiar to and frequently used by youth and parents

INCLUSION

Progressive (Open & Affirming)

Salary

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