Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte First UMC is seeking a full-time Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries. The ideal candidate will embody the church's core values and lead various programs aimed at supporting children's and families' spiritual growth. Responsibilities include equipping families, overseeing staff, and communicating effectively with the community. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact lives and promote inclusion within the church and surrounding area.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Continuing Education

Qualifications

• 3 or more years experience required.
• Comfortable in urban environments and with individuals without homes.
• Experience working with persons with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support children, youth, and families in their faith journeys.
• Oversee Sunday children’s church time and manage special events.
• Communicate with families and staff via email and social media.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork with volunteers

Skills in the arts

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education, Children, Youth, Family, Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

Charlotte First UMC, a Reconciling Congregation, seeks a full-time director for children, youth, and family ministries. We are looking for an energetic and imaginative person who will implement our core values of practicing inclusion, pursuing justice, and promoting the arts. Candidates may be lay or ordained.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education, Children, Youth, Family, Divinity or equivalent; 3 or more years experience; excellent communication skills; ability to build and work with a team of volunteers; ability to be comfortable in urban environment and in ministry with neighbors without homes; comfort and ease in working with persons with special needs; skills in the arts a plus.

Responsibilities: To encourage, equip, and accompany children, youth, and families in their faith journeys; to partner with parents, staff, and others to develop and grow this ministry within the church and within the larger Metro area; to oversee Sunday children’s church time and other special events; to supervise nursery staff; to provide Safe Sanctuary training and records; to attend monthly governing board meetings and staff meetings; to communicate with families and staff through email and social media; and to perform other tasks as assigned.

Reports to Senior Pastor and Staff-Parish Relations Committee

Salary: Competitive, dependent on education and experience

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Continuing Education

Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and 3 references (including a supervisor) to [e-mail]. Position available Fall 2021.