We’re Hiring: Director of Children’s Ministries

ST. STEPHEN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports to:  Pastoral Staff

Status:  Part-Time (20 hours/week)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $20-$25 per hour, variable based on experience

Job Summary:

The Director of Children’s Ministries will be guided by the mission: To build a solid Christian foundation by loving, teaching, and nurturing children in our community so that we ignite a lifelong passion for living a Christian life. In a spirited program for infants to 6th graders and their families, the Director will work with a great team of volunteers to plan and implement a comprehensive children’s program, providing experiences and environments designed to strengthen children in their faith development. To apply, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter to office@ststephensfairfax.org.

Essential Functions:
● Possess a love for children and a desire to connect with them and their families personally.
● Provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing Christian environment on Sunday mornings and at all activities and events.
● Work with the Sunday School Coordinator to select and order curriculum materials as well as recruiting and supporting Sunday School teachers.
● Collaborate with pastors, staff, and volunteers while creating and managing teams to plan and implement children’s ministry experiences.
● Ensure that the St. Stephen’s Safe Sanctuaries Policy is carried out.
● Demonstrate good organizational skills for planning and coordinating all children’s activities, programs, missions, and events, including seasonal ones—Advent, Lent, and Easter—as well as Vacation Bible School and Summer Camps.
● Engage and communicate with children and their families directly to help build relationships with them and with the larger church community.
● Develop a plan for recruitment of volunteers.
● Prepare and manage the Children’s Ministries Budget.
● Attend Children and Family Ministry Council meetings and work closely with Council volunteers.

Qualifications:

● A love for children and families and a commitment to nurturing and strengthening their faith development.
● A personal Christian faith and an openness to serve in the Methodist tradition.
● A degree in a related field or an extensive work history demonstrating leadership and supervisory experience with children.
● Demonstrated leadership in program administration and event planning.
● Strong organizational and project management skills.
● Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers and build effective teams.
● Strong oral and written communication skills.
● Highly approachable, flexible, collaborative style and relationship builder.
● Ability to develop and manage budgets and financial resources.