Director of Children & Family Ministries

Ministry Architects • Limestone, IL

5d • $70,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

First Presbyterian Church of Evanston is seeking a Director of Children & Family Ministries to lead and grow their ministry serving children from birth through 5th grade and their families. This role involves designing and overseeing age-appropriate programming, recruiting and managing volunteers, partnering with parents as primary faith-formers, and managing administrative duties. The ministry has strong potential for growth and includes Sunday programming, midweek and seasonal offerings, and family faith formation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a relational, experienced leader with a mature Christian faith, a passion for children's ministry, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

• Sincere, mature Christian faith and active commitment to the Reformed tradition and the mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in children's or family ministry with demonstrated leadership of volunteers.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills, with competency in curriculum selection, program planning, and budget management.
• Commitment to become a member of FPCE within the first year of employment.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and Safe Church training.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Christian Education, Ministry, or a related field preferred.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, oversee, and continually improve age-appropriate programming for nursery, toddlers, preschool, and elementary-age children, including Sunday school, midweek programs, and special events.
• Recruit, train, equip, coordinate schedules, and shepherd a team of dedicated volunteers while maintaining full compliance with Safe Church policies and child protection protocols.
• Partner with parents as primary faith-formers by providing resources, support, and leading family-oriented programming such as Family Small Groups and Family Camp.
• Serve as a connector between families and the broader congregation, collaborating with pastoral staff, the Our Children Our Families council, and the Director of Youth and Young Adults to support intergenerational discipleship.
• Manage administrative duties including annual budget preparation, attendance tracking systems, regular reports for leadership, and serving as a liaison to the School for Little Children.

What This Job Offers

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