Kids Ministry Director

Position Description:

The Kids Director provides vision and leadership to the children’s ministry of Hill City, including program development, volunteer coordination, vision implementation, age-appropriate spiritual formation, and overall ministry direction. The Kids Director will come alongside families and kids to help them be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did. This person will lead a team of volunteers in order to provide effective kids ministries, which is vital to the overall vision of Hill City and the spiritual formation of children.

Reporting Relationship:

Lead Pastor

Status:

Part-time with an opportunity to grow into full-time

Working Relationships:

Works closely with the Kid's Curriculum Coordinator, as well as alongside the other ministry leaders at Hill City.

Character:

The Kids Director demonstrates the qualities of a follower of Jesus and has a commitment to living out the practices of Jesus. 

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree desired involving the education of children.
2. Experience: A demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, cast vision, develop strategic plans, and manage day-to-day operations. At least 3 years experience of teaching children in a ministry or educational setting. 
3. Requirements: Attend Hill City Church, affirm the mission, vision, values, and theology of Hill City, and live in or are willing to move to the Farmington Hills area.
4. Characteristics: Must be mature and maturing in faith, grounded in daily disciplines (prayer, Bible reading, etc.), committed to the mission of God, an example in sharing their life with others (fellowship), and discerning in matters of faith and life. 
5. Competencies: Has to be a proven organizer and gatherer. Someone who has experience successfully leading groups and/or a discipleship/spiritual formation ministry. Has general knowledge and experience in the area of groups & spiritual formation. Passionately pursues spiritual health through the practice of the spiritual disciplines. Is biblically and theologically educated.
6. Chemistry: Must fit with Hill City Staff and appreciate the culture of Hill City. Is a proven team player who supports the different ministries of the church.
7. Calling: Views this role as a ministry rather than a “job” and feels confident that God has directed them to this role.

Responsibilities:

Programming:

• Oversee all aspects of Hill City Kids.
• Create a welcoming and fun environment for all families who attend Hill City.
• Schedule adult volunteers to work in the different areas of Hill City Kids.
• Schedule security team for weekend services.
• Oversee preparation of curriculum and services for the different kid’s areas to help children become fully formed followers of Jesus.
• Assist in room set up for services and liaise with the Set Up and Tear Down Team.
• Oversee database of Hill City Kids for both children and volunteers which includes check-in/out, groups, background checks, etc.
• Follow up with visitors and their families.

Equipping:

• Recruit and train a team of committed volunteers who understand, model, and practice the values and vision of the kid's ministry at Hill City Church.
• Prioritize leaders and provide ongoing care for Hill City Kids families and volunteers.
• Commitment to continually learn the most effective ways to reach children and their families.

Formation:

• Develop a discipleship pathway (Way of Life) for a child’s spiritual formation so that they can live out their faith daily.
• Encourage and equip families in their role as the primary influencers of their child’s faith. Provide or develop tools to assist families in this endeavor and partner with other Hill City staff in this pursuit.
• Participate in Hill City’s Formation Pathway.

Staff:

• Establish and build strategic partnerships with parents, schools, and community organizations in the Farmington Hills area.
• Attend and participate in Hill City’s weekly staff meetings and various other staff meetings.
• Attend weekend services in order to worship and be present to shepherd the people of Hill City Church.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to info@thisishillcity.com. We will gather resumes through the end of November and begin interviews in December.