First Presbyterian Church Gainesville - Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Ministry Architects • Florida, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Children and Youth Ministries will guide the discipleship of children and youth from birth through high school graduation at First Presbyterian Church. This role involves planning and implementing weekly discipleship opportunities, organizing seasonal events, and managing the infrastructure of the ministry. The director will also engage, equip, and encourage volunteer teams, manage child protection policies, and advocate for children and youth within the church leadership. This position serves as a connectional liaison with the Preschool and directly supervises nursery staff.

Requirements

• Live and profess a life as a committed Christian who is able and eager to openly articulate faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Possess an authentic, contagious joy in the work of God and the children and youth of First Presbyterian
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher educational training in a field related to child and adolescent development and/or faith formation
• Be an organized leader with an ability to guide people graciously and manage processes clearly
• Prove proficient in the tools of Microsoft Office as well as the digital spaces most familiar to and frequently used by youth and parents

Nice To Haves

• Appreciates traditional worship

Responsibilities

• Map the overarching scope and sequence of discipleship, from birth through high school graduation
• Plan and implement an ongoing weekly rhythm of opportunities that allow children and youth to develop, grow, engage, and thrive in their faith
• Organize and support seasonal event opportunities that provide concentrated times to experience the disciplines that lead to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Engage, equip, and encourage teams of volunteers to partner in the work of walking with every child and youth, throughout their formative years
• Order the infrastructure for each ministry life stage, managing paperwork, guiding processes, and implementing systems
• Manage child protection policies, researching and updating best practices annually
• Advocate for children and youth in leadership spaces, giving voice to this segment of the congregation
• Serve as a connectional liaison with the Preschool and the direct supervisor of all nursery staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level