Children's Ministry Director at Greenville Alliance Church

U.S. Church Ministries•Greenville, PA

About The Position

The Kids Ministry Director ministers to children from birth through fourth grade and their families at Greenville Alliance Church. The role administers, develops, and implements children’s ministry programs that address children’s spiritual, social, and emotional needs and lead them toward spiritual commitments and disciplines. The position is part time at 20 hours per week and reports to the Senior Pastor. The director oversees regular children’s programs, nursery ministry, volunteers, curriculum and resources, and the ministry budget. The role also coordinates special programs and communicates regularly with parents, staff, and the Governing Board. The director is expected to attend church services and related activities, establish regular office hours, and take part in other appropriate staff duties and meetings. The position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Requirements

Demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Be willing to become a member of Greenville Alliance Church.
Have a passion for and understanding of children’s ministry.
Be able to lead and work alongside others.
Be able to speak to groups of children and recruit and work with leaders.
The position may require licensing with The Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree is preferred.
Experience with inclusion and special-needs ministry is a plus.
A love for the local church.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in Greenville Alliance Church services and related activities.
Recruit and train children’s ministry volunteers.
Select curriculum and other resources for the ministry.
Establish and oversee the Kids Ministry budget.
Plan and supervise regular children’s programs, currently including Kids Church, Sunday school, and Sunday Night Kids.
Coordinate and supervise special children’s ministry programs, which may include Vacation Bible School, special events, and camps.
Provide oversight of the nursery ministry and its volunteers.
Provide regular updates to parents, staff, and the Governing Board.
Perform other staff duties and attend meetings as appropriate.
Establish regular office hours.