Director of Children and Family Ministries

Title of Position:                     Director of Children and Family Ministries
Directly Accountable to:        Pastor and Christian Education Committee
Indirectly Accountable to:     Staff Parish Relations Committee

POSITION REQUIREMENTS and EXPECTATIONS

·         Experience with faith development of children and young adults (age ranges infant-25 years)

·         Preference for a relevant degree or certification training through a Methodist Theological School, or similar provider

·         Successful completion of Safe Sanctuary screening

·         Strong skills in: organizing, communicating, relationship building and community outreach and engagement

·         Biblical literacy

·         Proficiency in technology communications, website and social media management

·         Ability to recruit, train and encourage teachers and volunteers

·         Ability to work evenings and weekends

OBJECTIVES

·         To develop and provide spiritual, organizational, and administrative leadership for children and youth education programs.

·         To develop and coordinate the Christian education programs and provide resources for all children and youth and families. The focus will be infant-25 years of age and the families caring for those people.

·         To develop and nurture young people in the disciple work of the Church.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         To work cooperatively and collaboratively with the pastor and staff ministry team toward the fulfillment of the BUMC mission: TO LIVE THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST.

·         Attend staff meetings

·         Participate on Church Council

·         Manage and attend Youth Council Meetings

·         Attend Christian Education Committee meetings

·         Work collaboratively with staff on promoting communications about youth ministry activities

·         Manage all volunteer teachers (recruit, train and regularly communicate with them)

·         Provide and maintain policies, accurate reports and records for: youth events, Safe Sanctuary, and Child Protection, and other policies deemed necessary.

·         Manage the budget for education program areas. Provide and support recommendations for budget adjustments, as needed, to the Church Council.

·         Manage the selection and implementation of educational curriculum -this will include managing the supplies needed for volunteers and teachers.

·         Collaborate with Staff Parish Relations Committee with the hiring and schedule coordination of Infant Care staff. 

·         Perform other duties as assigned

Examples of anticipated programs and activities the Director of Youth and Family Ministries will develop, promote, implement and manage

·         Calendar of events for children and youth

·         Education: Infant care, Sundays, weeknight programs, Vacation Bible School

·         Confirmation preparation and ceremony involvement

·         Youth in Worship 

·         Community Outreach and Engagement

·         Music opportunities

·         Mission trips (currently BUMC is connected to Appalachia Service Project, but the position allows for new ideas and opportunities)