Director of Children, Youth, & Families Ministry

Program Development and Oversight:

• Plan and oversee Sunday morning formation programs (e.g., Godly Play, Sunday School, youth formation classes).
• Develop and support midweek programs, and special programs such as Vacation Bible School, Advent/Lenten family programs, Confirmation preparation, youth groups, retreats, and mission trips.
• Collaborate with clergy and lay leaders to integrate children, youth, and families into the full life of the parish, including worship, outreach, and parish events.
• Foster intergenerational ministry opportunities.

Pastoral Care and Presence:

• Build personal relationships with children, youth, and families; be a consistent, supportive, and visible presence.
• Provide pastoral care for young people and their families in collaboration with the clergy team.
• Attend major life events of families when appropriate (baptisms, confirmations, graduations, etc.).

Volunteer Recruitment and Training:

• Recruit, train, equip, and support a team of volunteers (teachers, mentors, chaperones).
• Ensure volunteers comply with Episcopal Church safety standards, including Safeguarding God’s Children training and background checks.
• Provide resources, curriculum guidance, and ongoing support to volunteers.

Communication and Administration:

• Maintain regular communication with families via email, newsletters, website updates, social media, and parish announcements.
• Manage program budgets and track expenditures responsibly.
• Maintain up-to-date records for children, youth, volunteers, and program participation.
• Collaborate with parish staff to ensure smooth integration of CYF events into the overall calendar.

Worship Leadership:

• Partner with clergy to include children and youth in worship leadership (e.g., acolytes, readers, choir, ushers).
• Occasionally offer children’s homilies, Children’s Chapel, or family services as appropriate.

Community Engagement and Collaboration:

• Build partnerships with local Episcopal churches and ecumenical organizations for shared youth events and service opportunities.
• Participate in diocesan youth and children’s ministry activities (e.g., summer camp, youth weekends, diocesan confirmation events).