Bridge Kids Campus Director

Church Posting a DBA of Ministry Marketing LLC; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge Community Church is seeking a Bridge Kids Director to lead our Bridge Kids ministry from birth through 5th grade. This pastorally minded leader will work with the Bridge Kids team to develop vibrant, age-appropriate programming, foster loving environments, and ensure safety and fun for kids and families alike.

They will cast vision, equip volunteers, and build engaging weekend experiences, while partnering with parents in spiritual discipleship and shaping a warm, welcoming ministry

Qualifications

• Thriving, healthy relationship with Jesus and passion for children
• Experience directing children’s ministry
• Skilled in planning and volunteer training
• Strong safety awareness and protocols understanding
• Exceptional organizational ability
• Proven excellence in event execution
• Leads through conflict in a way that honors people

Responsibilities

• Lead Bridge Kids ministry at our campus, from birth through 5th grade.
• Develop and execute vibrant, age-appropriate programming.
• Cultivate loving environments and ensure safety and fun for kids and families.
• Cast vision, equip volunteers, and build engaging weekend experiences.
• Lead creative curricula, design experiences for various ages, and partner with parents in discipleship.

Skills

Leadership

Warmth

Systems thinking

Volunteer development

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Job description

This is a part or full-time ministry position at The Bridge Community Church.

The Bridge is in search of a Bridge Kids Director to lead our Bridge Kids ministry at our next campus - from birth through 5th grade. This leader will work alongside the Bridge Kids team to develop and execute vibrant, age-appropriate programming, cultivate loving environments, and ensure safety and fun for kids and families alike. They’ll cast vision, equip volunteers, and build engaging weekend experiences.

Our Bridge Kids Director is passionate about shaping foundational faith in children. They’ll lead creative curricula, design experiences tailored for various ages, and partner with parents in spiritual discipleship. This role demands excellence and warmth, combining administrative savvy, volunteer development, and deep care for families.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Leadership‑focused
• Warm and nurturing
• Systems-oriented
• Volunteer‑developer
• Detail‑minded multitasker
• Excellent communicator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thriving, healthy relationship with Jesus and passion for children
• Experience directing children’s ministry
• Skilled in planning and volunteer training
• Strong safety awareness and protocols understanding
• Exceptional organizational ability
• Proven excellence in event execution
• Leads through conflict in a way that honors people