Director of Children & Family Ministries

POSITION: Director of Children and Family Ministries

REPORTS TO: Director of Discipleship

POSITION PURPOSE: To make disciples of Jesus Christ through dynamic children and family ministries.

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt    

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Undergraduate degree in relevant field; graduate degree strongly preferred.

·        Minimum of three years’ employment in children and family ministries or similar position preferred.

·        Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, necessary internet tools, and social media resources.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills in relating to congregational members and diverse community.
• Strong skillset in planning specific programs and strategic direction for family and children’s ministries.

·        Professional experience in advanced teaching methodologies and faith based curricula for target ages.

·        Ability to effectively supervise others and demonstrate positive accountability to those in authority.

·        Effective use of ACS or related software to enhance personnel dimensions of ministry position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

·        Affirm and embrace the mission and vision of First United Methodist Church Peoria.

·        Personal lifestyle, integrity, and values consistent with visible leadership in the church.

·        Commitment to work in close, supportive, and collegial ways with pastoral leadership and staff.

·        Articulate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how this relationship shapes living as a disciple.

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·        Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive ministry programs and outreach to children and families.

·        Procure quality curricula for children and families in Sunday school and other special programs.

·        Recruit and train-equip volunteer-servants in children and family ministries including annual Vacation Bible School, seasonal, and special events.

·        Prepare and manage annual budget including restricted funds relating to children and family ministries.

·        Identify all logistical and technology necessary to ensure effective ministry to children and families.

·        Create a viable, ongoing, volunteer-driven ministry to children at the ‘Alive’ worship service.

·        Provide full resources, guidance, and support for children and families within the Hispanic community.

·        Supervise and evaluate other staff involved in the delivery of children and family ministries.

·        Ensure all necessary information relative to children and family ministry is provided to Director of Communication for website, print, intra-church and community publicity.