Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership in all aspects of children's and student ministries, including program development, volunteer management, and budget oversight.
• Plan, schedule, and prepare new and ongoing programs, ministries, and activities for children and students, ensuring age-appropriate curricula and resources are utilized.
• Coordinate seasonal programming such as Vacation Bible School, Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, and mission trips for students.
• Develop environments and adult leaders that spiritually engage children and youth, encouraging a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Collaborate with parents to support the spiritual development of their children and establish intergenerational connections within the church community.
• Implement Safe Sanctuary procedures for all children's and student programming, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Utilize social networking platforms to connect with students and families and promote ministry events.
• Maintain organized systems for volunteer recruitment, training, and communication.
• Support worship ministry and collaborate with other ministry staff to enhance the overall church experience.
• Attend community youth events to build relationships and engage with young people outside of church activities.
• Prepare and supervise the portion of the church budget allocated for children's and student ministries.
• Maintain all facilities and spaces designated for children's and student ministries in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned by church leadership.

Desired Attributes:
• Passion for children's and student ministry and a commitment to fostering spiritual growth.
• Experience in developing and leading ministry programs for children and/or students.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, and inspire volunteers of all ages.
• Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative spirit.
• Knowledge of available resources for ministry and their application to spiritual formation.
• A Bachelor's Degree or Professional Certification in Youth/Children Ministry or related field preferred.
• Values Wesleyan theology and connectional ministry within the United Methodist Church.
• Demonstrates a maturing faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a church setting is preferred.

Work Schedule
30-40 hours/week. Flexible schedule, varying on programming and special events, and summer schedule.

Full Time

Job: Miscellaneous

Director of Family Ministries

Dickinson First UMC

Brian

Brooks

Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership in all aspects of children's and student ministries, including program development, volunteer management, and budget oversight.
• Plan, schedule, and prepare new and ongoing programs, ministries, and activities for children and students, ensuring age-appropriate curricula and resources are utilized.
• Coordinate seasonal programming such as Vacation Bible School, Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, and mission trips for students.
• Develop environments and adult leaders that spiritually engage children and youth, encouraging a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Collaborate with parents to support the spiritual development of their children and establish intergenerational connections within the church community.
• Implement Safe Sanctuary procedures for all children's and student programming, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Utilize social networking platforms to connect with students and families and promote ministry events.
• Maintain organized systems for volunteer recruitment, training, and communication.
• Support worship ministry and collaborate with other ministry staff to enhance the overall church experience.
• Attend community youth events to build relationships and engage with young people outside of church activities.
• Prepare and supervise the portion of the church budget allocated for children's and student ministries.
• Maintain all facilities and spaces designated for children's and student ministries in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned by church leadership.

Desired Attributes:
• Passion for children's and student ministry and a commitment to fostering spiritual growth.
• Experience in developing and leading ministry programs for children and/or students.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, and inspire volunteers of all ages.
• Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative spirit.
• Knowledge of available resources for ministry and their application to spiritual formation.
• A Bachelor's Degree or Professional Certification in Youth/Children Ministry or related field preferred.
• Values Wesleyan theology and connectional ministry within the United Methodist Church.
• Demonstrates a maturing faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a church setting is preferred.

Work Schedule
30-40 hours/week. Flexible schedule, varying on programming and special events, and summer schedule.

05/03/2024

200 FM 517 Rd W

77539

(281) 534-3511