Children’s Ministry Director (K-5th) | Full-Time | Reports to: Associate Minister/Ministry Director
The Children’s Ministry Director (K-5th) will develop and lead NorthEast’s Children’s Ministry strategy for kids kindergarten through fifth grade in a way that’s aligned with the values and mission of the church.
Qualifications
- Immersed follower of Jesus with a growing, vibrant faith and basic Biblical knowledge
- 3+ years of vocational children’s ministry experience preferred (or related education/experience)
- Heart for volunteer leaders, kids, and families
- Strong communicator (public, small group, 1 on 1)
- Administrative and task-oriented • Inspirational and personable
- Team player
- Natural recruiter and team builder
- Proficient computer skills (systems and programs include: Mac, Planning Center Online, ProPresenter)
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Staff and the Next Gen Ministry Team to create and implement vision
- Contribute to weekly staff meetings and ministry team meetings
- Serve and support, as needed, all-hands church-wide initiatives
- Prepare and manage annual budget
- Lead, shape, and maintain a healthy volunteer culture in NorthEast Kids
- Recruit, train, appreciate, and retain volunteers in order to teach, lead small groups, and produce all NorthEast Kids programming and events
- Lead and manage the Sunday NorthEast Kids/K-5th Grade Experience (The Rock)
- Develop elementary environments that are safe, friendly, and promote NorthEast values
- Lead NorthEast Kids Volunteers in implementing the scheduling, curriculum prep, administrative work, and projects related to NorthEast Kids
- Current curriculum: Hyfi Kids by Lifeway
- Coordinate and schedule teams for weekly activities and special events as needed
- Ensure background checks are up to date for all children’s volunteers
- Oversee the New Family and follow-up process
- Develop and coordinate age-specific events, parent-equipping strategies, and outreach events
- Plan and implement rhythmic, intentional gatherings for K-5th grades beyond Sundays
- Connect with and equip parents to lead their children’s spiritual development
- Provide pastoral care for NorthEast Kids’ families (Meal Trains, Hospital Visits, etc.)
- Strategically plan community outreach events that target K-5th grade families
Personal
- Be loyal to the call of Christ and vision of NorthEast by becoming an Owner
- Strive to protect the unity within the body of Christ
Applications due by Apr 1, 2024.