Director of Children, Youth & Families

Duties:

The Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries will lead the way in creating and sustaining a place where…

• Children and youth experience the love of God

• The learning environment is safe, inviting, and effective

• Parents are provided with guidance on how they can be involved in and reinforce the lessons and activities their children experience

• Volunteers are recruited, trained, and celebrated

• The congregation is informed and engaged in our common ministry with children and youth

• People collaborate and work as partners in the ministry of the whole church

Responsibilities:

In the administration of the above duties, the Director of Children Youth & Family Ministries can expect to…

• Administer and supervise core programs and events (Sunday School, VBS, etc.)

• Evaluate, determine and augment curriculum and resources as necessary

• Recruit, train, and lead team of nursery care workers and volunteers in our ministries with children, youth and families

• Create and administer necessary budgets, supplies, and resources

• Serve as the liaison connecting families with church resources, programs, and support

• Communicate the work of the children, youth and family ministries throughout the congregation and community

*Participate in staff meetings, seasonal planning meetings, and Sunday worship; and work collegially for the spiritual health of the entire congregation

• Lead the Children & Youth Committee to vision, design, and support ministry

• Oversee and coordinate the seasonal planning for children, youth and family ministry events and programming; coordinate special events and intergenerational all-church events

• Conduct and implement Safe Sanctuaries training with all teachers, leaders, care providers, and volunteers