Director of Children's Ministry - River Hills Church

Cove Church Ministries•Huntsville, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This person is responsible for the Children's Ministry at River Hills Church. This involves helping children to experience a safe and encouraging environment that provides a place for them to experience God. This position is responsible for the physical and spiritual care of infants through 5th grade. It is based on the concept that the church is responsible for partnering with parents in the spiritual "raising" of their children. This position requires leadership skills as well as the ability to manage relationships within a staff setting and a volunteer environment. The candidate is advised to visit riverhillshsv.com to find out more about River Hills Church's mission, vision, and strategies.

Requirements

Must agree with the doctrinal standards of River Hills Church and Cove Church Ministries as found in the Faith and Practice.
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to instruct people in how to become a Christian/further their relationship with Jesus/God.
Instruct groups of people/lead meetings
Cast vision/communicate effectively
Encourage team members/volunteers
Effectively deliver difficult information and have tough conversations with staff/team members/volunteers
Inspire potential volunteers to become team members
Work within inter-ministry team projects (student ministry/adult ministry/worship/other)
Respond to supervisor's coaching/evaluation by implementing changes accordingly
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organization and ability to manage multiple projects
Relational strength with a variety of individuals, builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately
Commitment to professional and personal growth
Ability to work well and lead volunteer teams
Creative thinking

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Creative Suite programs, such as Premiere, Photoshop, Canva and Illustrator, is preferred
Familiarity with Church Community Builders is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee curriculum preparation and presentation
Determine staffing needs for nursery on Sunday mornings
Establish timelines for task completion
Plan/Manage the following events: Sunday Morning Worship (weekly), Crew Volunteer Campaign (annually), Crew Training Event (annually), Baptisms
Communication with parents through website, email, social media
Manage Nursery
Make sure that all crew are abiding by the Child Protection Policy
Evaluate (with the Lead Pastor) the effectiveness of Children's Ministry programs
Budgeting for the entire ministry: Work with Lead Pastor to establish the budget for Children's Ministry
Manage spending of budget
Ensure good stewardship practices regarding resources