Title: Director of Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministries
Purpose of job:
The Director of Children’s, Youth, and Family ministries shall create a loving, Christian education environment for children from infancy through 12th grade and their families.
Responsibilities:
-Promote, participate in, and supervise all areas of children, youth, and family ministry.
-Oversee all youth and children’s programs
-Initiate, coordinate, provide resources, recruit volunteers, and supervise special programs throughout the year
-Job Qualifications:
Strong Christian faith with a genuine love for children and youth
Demonstrated understanding of United Methodist beliefs, doctrines, traditions, and social principles of the church, exemplifying Christian character through a life of prayer, spiritual discipline, and leadership in the life of the church
Maintain high standards of honesty and integrity
Experience in teaching or Christian education
Strong management skills (planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing)
Demonstrated awareness of modern culture, social trends, and how they relate to a child’s and youth’s faith journey
-Education/Licensure/Certification
Prefer a minimum of 2-3 years of related youth experience
Associates or college degree or better in child care, education, religion, youth ministry, or similar related field
While this is a full-time position, we offer flexible hours that allow the right candidate to continue to work towards their degree, a Master’s. Salary is dependent upon applicable experience and qualifications.
Please submit resumes to:
sandra.phelps@smyrnafirstumc.org