NEXT GENERATION KIDS’ MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
NEXT GENERATION KIDS’ MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
Job Description – The Kids Ministry Director provides vision, leadership, and coordination for all ministries to children (birth–5th grade). This role ensures a safe, engaging, and Christ‑centered environment where kids grow as disciples and families are equipped to nurture faith at home. The Director recruits, trains, and supports servants, partnering with church staff to align Kids Ministry with the church’s mission and values.
Job Classification: Paid, 10-12 Hours/Week, with potential to expand to 18-20 Hours/Week
Reporting to: Executive Director & Lead Pastor
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Relational Integration and Assessment (Days 1–60):
- Goal:Build trust with current servants and parents while gaining an objective understanding of the current ministry landscape.
- Actionable Steps:Conduct sit-down interviews with key servants and a sampling of parents to understand what is working well and what the pain points are. Audit the current curriculum, safety protocols, and volunteer engagement levels to identify “quick wins” versus long-term structural needs.
Volunteer Empowerment and Sustainability (Days 61–120):
- Goal:Strengthen the servant team to ensure the ministry can function reliably within your quarter-time structure.
- Actionable Steps:Standardize a simple, repeatable process for servant onboarding and communication. Identify and train at least two “lead” volunteers who can handle routine Sunday-morning logistics, allowing the director to focus more on vision and leadership development rather than day-to-day operations.
Vision Alignment and Strategic Planning (Days 121–180):
- Goal:Develop and implement a refined vision for the Kids ministry that aligns with the church’s broader mission and positions for mid-week ministry opportunities.
- Actionable Steps:Present a simplified, sustainable ministry plan for the upcoming year that prioritizes two core objectives rather than trying to sustain a full-time program’s workload. Launch one new initiative or tweak one existing program based on the assessments from the first 60 days to demonstrate momentum and positive change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Passion for discipling children and partnering with families.
- Experience in kid’s ministry, education, or related fields preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to recruit, equip, and encourage servants.
- Commitment to Ministry Safe practices and child protection standards.
TIME COMMITMENT & COMPENSATION:
- Quarter‑time position (10–12 hours/week depending on church needs).
- Includes Sunday mornings.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and retreats.
- Compensation commensurate with experience and church budget.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Warm, approachable, and relational.
- Spirit‑led, dependable, and adaptable.
- Team‑oriented with a servant’s heart.
- Creative, joyful, and committed to excellence.
- Desired spiritual gifts: Leadership, Administration, Teaching, Shepherding, Encourager, and Evangelism
The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performing this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
Prospective applicants, please email a resume and note of interest in this position to the Executive Director: [email protected].