Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries

SUMMARY

St. Paul’s, Ivy is a program-sized, multi-generational parish in a growing suburb of Charlottesville, Virginia. Our mission is to help our community find meaning, joy, and love in Jesus Christ every day. We are seeking a full-time Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries who will help lead our congregation’s large population of children, youth, and young families into a greater knowledge and love of God through worship in the Episcopal tradition, Christian formation, service, and fellowship. The successful candidate will have a robust Christian faith, demonstrated success in leading ministries for children and youth, a collegial spirit, administrative acumen, and a heart for people of all ages.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Children’s Formation

• Manage a comprehensive formation program for elementary school children that includes Christian formation on Sunday mornings and engages them at other times during the year.
• Cultivate relationships with the young families at St. Paul’s, Ivy.
• Provide resources and support for parents to offer Christian formation at home.
• Identify, recruit, train, and motivate adult volunteers to assist in children’s ministries.
• Communicate program information to the young families through a variety of media in a timely fashion.

Youth Formation

• Manage a comprehensive formation program for middle and high school youth that includes Christian formation on Sunday mornings and engages them at other times during the year.
• Organize and lead the weekly Sunday evening gathering for youth.
• Identify, develop, and disciple youth leaders.
• Connect with youth at school and community events (concerts, sporting events, etc.)
• Communicate program information to youth and their parents through a variety of media in a timely fashion.
• Identify, recruit, train, and motivate adult volunteers to assist in youth ministries.
• Create opportunities for youth to be involved in service work.

Nursery

• Hire and manage the nursery staff.
• Keep the nursery and classrooms orderly and efficient, including ensuring that they have the necessary supplies, equipment, and furnishings.

Preschool

• Serve as the parish liaison and supervisor for the Preschool Directors.
• Ensure that the preschool spaces are well maintained.
• Participate as a board member on the Preschool Board.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience leading children’s and youth programming.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and train volunteers.
• A willingness and an ability to meet people where they are and to guide them into a compelling vision of children’s and youth ministries at St. Paul’s.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A willingness to be subject to a background check.

COMPENSATION

The Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries will receive an annual salary of $65,000. In addition to their salary, they will receive the following annual benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• A defined contribution retirement plan for lay employees in the Episcopal Church.
• 20 days of annual leave per year, including up to 4 Sundays off.
• 5 days per year for continuing education.
• Continuing education budget of $500 per year.

To apply for the position, please submit the following to The Rev. Justin McIntosh (rector@stpaulsivy.org) and Laura Bollier (laura.e.johnson09@gmail.com) no later than April 30, 2025:

• A resume or CV with a cover letter.
• A 3-to-5-minute recorded video in response to this question: “How is Christianity Good News for children, youth, and young families?”
• Contact information for three professional references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?
• Are you willing to work on-site in Charlottesville, VA five days a week, including Sundays and some weekday evenings?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Children’s Ministry: 3 years (Preferred)
• Youth Ministry: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlottesville, VA 22901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlottesville, VA 22901: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $500 - $65,000