Children's Ministry Director

Southpoint Baptist Church
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2024
Categories: Children's Ministry
Denominations: Baptist
Church Size: 251 to 350
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Employee Workplace: On-site
Job Description:

Children’s Director (2024): The Children’s Director will create a safe, spiritual, inviting, and exciting atmosphere for the children of SPBC (Nursery-5th Grade) and our community. This person will recruit, train, and oversee all volunteers in the children’s department. They will speak for the children’s department in staff meetings and seek overall family engagement.

Reports to: Co-Pastors (Lead Pastor)

Job Type: Department Leader (Part-Time)

Salary: $20,000-$25,000 (Based on Experience/Qualifications) |  Benefits: N/A

Expected Schedule (20 Hours):

  • Sunday AM (Service): 9:00-1:00
  • Tuesday (Office Hours): 9:00-4:00
  • Wednesday (Service): 6:00-9:00
  • Additional (Outside Office Hours): Events, Planning, Scheduling, Writing, Outreach, Etc.

Qualifications:

  • Testimony of Salvation 
  • Pass Background Check
  • Minimum of Three Years of Children’s Ministry Experience 
  • College Degree (Preferred)
  • Punctual, Organized, and Teachable Personality
  • Some Computer Technology Proficiency (Microsoft Office, Keynote, Canva, etc.)
  • Welcoming and Joyful Attitude towards Children, Parents, Volunteers, and Visitors
  • Possess a Desire, Excitement, and Passion for Children’s Ministry
  • Faithful Tither and Supporter of SPBC’s Mission, Strategy, and Vision

Responsibilities: 

  • Good Representation (Conduct, Social Media, Community, Participation, etc.)
  • Setup and Clean Up the Children’s Department
  • Plan and Host Children’s Events (4-6 Minimum Events Per Year) 
  • Oversee and Participate in Sunday School Rotation
  • Coordinate Children/Family Outreach (Community, Visitors, Hospitals) 
  • Plan and Oversee Wednesday Night Program (Currently Awana Clubs)
  • Plan, Prepare, and Participate in Vacation Bible School
  • Recruit, Evaluate, and Train Volunteers for the Nursery/Children’s Department
  • Create, Maintain, and Communicate Children's Calendar for Events and Services
  • Create, Maintain, and Communicate Nursery Calendar for Events and Services
  • Active Involvement with Other Church Events, Planning, and Activities
  • Other Needs as Assigned 

* Employment will begin with a six-month probationary period to determine the individual’s suitability for the position. After this period, the Personnel Committee and/or Selection Committee will meet with the pastoral staff to determine if the individual will be offered the position permanently. 

About Southpoint Baptist Church

At Southpoint Baptist Church, we seek to bridge the gap between Christ and community through gospel-centered lives. We do this through relevant teaching, transformative worship, meaningful presence, and resurrected lives. 

We are a family church, meaning we want to reach, serve, and disciple each family member in ways that connect to their age and stage. We are seeking someone with a heartbeat for reaching families for Christ who will lead our children's ministry. Rest assured, the person who steps into this role will have the support of the church, experienced volunteers, and staff leadership. 

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