Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicate regularly with children, youth, and families to build relationships, encourage

engagement, and foster trust

2. Plan, coordinate, and lead children, youth and family activities including, but not limited to:

• Weekly Sunday School and/or “Children’s Church”

• Weekly Youth Group

• Age-appropriate child and youth participation in worship and music, (acolyte, usher, A/V helper, vocalist, instrumentalist etc.)

• Egg-stravaganza, Vacation Bible School (VBS), Trunk or Treat, “Family Fun Nights”, parent education sessions, and multi-generational events

• Confirmation class, 3rd grade Bible literacy, and music programs

3. Recruit, train, support, and supervise

• Nursery Care Staff

• CYF Program Volunteers (lay leaders, teachers, mentors, and parents)

•  AUMC Youth Assistant (when applicable)

4. Build a relationship with Aldersgate Christian Preschool

• Serve on the preschool Board of Directors as a church member at large

• Institute regular communication with the preschool Director

• Coordinate activities, as opportunities become available, with the preschool Director (Monthly chapel time, Egg-stravaganza, VBS, Trunk or Treat, church picnic etc.)

• Encourage preschool staff and families to participate in CYF activities

•  Communicate preschool volunteer opportunities with the church congregation

5. Evaluate and recommend Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, confirmation and youth group

curricula, with Pastoral oversight

6. Develop a yearly CYF ministry calendar, including special events, retreats, and mission or service

opportunities.

7. Communicate and publish all CYF activities to the church and preschool through Sunday

announcements and bulletins, weekly church newsletters, posters, flyers, the church calendar, the

church website and social media as needed

8. Attend staff meetings regularly and participate in life of church

9. Work in partnership with church leadership and staff to manage the administrative aspects of the

CYF ministry, such as budget, records, supplies, mailings, background checks of CYF volunteers

10. Ensure that the Safe Sanctuary policy is publicized, implemented, and posted

11. Oversee the gathering and dissemination of information about events within the Pacific NW

Conference UMC, including summer camps and youth conferences

12. Facilitate outreach within the community – building bridges with non-UMC community

organizations

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Demonstrate vibrant progressive Christian faith, knowledge of the Bible and a strong public

discipleship, familiarity with United Methodist Church teachings a plus

2. Self-directed and highly independent, but able to function as a team player and maintain positive

working relationships

3. Able to inspire, direct and motivate children, youth, and their families

4. Experience working with diverse cultures and suburban neighborhoods

5. Excellent leadership, organizational, planning, goal setting, and time management skills

6. Creative ability to envision, plan, and follow-through on the Church’s mission in relation to children

and youth

7. Articulate, with strong verbal and written communication skills

8. Pass a Background Check

Education/Certification Requirements:

1. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in CYF ministry or related fields

2. Knowledge of child development and current youth culture

3. A Bachelor’s degree preferred, a degree or certification in Christian Education or youth ministry

preferred