Director of Children’s Ministries – Trinity UMC – Sumter, SC

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conference is seeking a Director of Children’s Ministries to nurture children's faith and relationships within a safe environment. The role involves planning engaging programs and coordinating seasonal church events while fostering development and communication with parents and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Love for children.
• Experience with early childhood development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee weekly children’s programming.
• Coordinate special seasonal events like Vacation Bible School.
• Maintain parent communication and recruit volunteers.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Job description

Director of Children’s Ministries – Trinity UMC – Sumter, SC

Job Description: Director of Children’s Ministries

Job Status: Full Time

Accountability: Reports to Senior Pastor and Kids Ministry Council

Overall Mission: To make Disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world.

Position Purpose: Provide opportunities for children (nursery age up to and including 5th grade) to grow in their faith and relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ, and to provide a nurturing, safe environment that is beneficial to both parents and children.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and oversee weekly children’s programming including children’s church, nursery, and Sunday afternoon “Trinity Kids”, working to ensure that each program is well-organized, welcoming to children and parents, and combines healthy relationship-building fun with meaningful spiritual information.
• Coordinate special seasonal events, including but not limited to: Vacation Bible School, Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat.
• Maintain parent communication through email, website, social media, and Sunday morning announcements.
• Plan and perform short, engaging children’s moment during the 11 o’clock service.
• Maintain current volunteer network and recruit and train new volunteers as needed.
• Implement Safe Sanctuary training to all volunteers within the church.
• Maintain Trinity Kids information database.
• Act as a liaison between TUMC and Trinity Day School, finding creative ways to support and develop relationships with Trinity Day School families and inviting them to participate in Trinity Kids programs.
• Act as a liaison between TUMC and the church’s resident Cub Scout Pack.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• A love for children
• Experience with early childhood development (preferred)
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Strong computer and organizational skills

Work Schedule: The work schedule consists of approximately 40 hours of work time spread out between Sunday – Thursday or each week. Attendance at other church events which may not coincide with the regular schedule, such as retreats, Vacation Bible School, mission trips, and professional development training.

To apply: Email resume to [e-mail] or call Kenneth Mims (803-491-5348).