What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Children Ministry position at St. Martin's Episcopal Church?
The Director of Children’s Ministries supports the church by developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive ministry for the spiritual formation of children from birth through 5th grade. He or she provides leadership to and supervises staff members and volunteers involved in this ministry. This person must be committed to the Mission and Core Values of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- To glorify God every day by affirming and valuing the Christian faith as affirmed by the worldwide Anglican Communion, which emphasizes the Holy Scriptures as the primary authority and guide for individual faith and practice.
- Actively supervise and collaborate with the Preschool Ministries Coordinator on Sunday mornings for all aspects of Children’s Ministries programming.
- Research, select, and write educational curricula.
- Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers by promoting a compelling vision for the ministry.
- Communicate regularly with parents through weekly e-news, phone calls, one-on-one meetings, and periodic parent roundtables.
- Maintain an energetic presence on Sunday mornings in the Family Table worship service, connecting socially with young families and facilitating video announcements to promote Children’s Ministries programs.
- Develop, plan, promote, and implement an annual weeklong Vacation Bible School during the summer months.
- Engage in the strategic long-term planning for Children’s Ministries, including creating and distributing the program calendar to staff, volunteers, and department heads.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
This position is responsible for supervising the Preschool Ministry Coordinator
SCHEDULE :
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will generally be Sunday - Thursday, with occasional overtime on evenings or weekends if requested by leadership. No travel is expected for this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
College degree and 5 years of relevant work experience. Additional eligibility qualifications include two years of increasingly responsible related experience, or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.