Family Ministries Director

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; Sunny Acres (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local church is seeking a part-time Family Ministries Director to coordinate activities for children and families. The role involves program evaluation, volunteer recruitment, and the development of ministry initiatives that foster community engagement. Candidates should be experienced in youth ministry and able to communicate faith effectively across all ages.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Ability to communicate faith to all ages.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with others.
• Proficient with computer software (MS Word, social media).

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates activities for children, youth, and families.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for children's ministries.
• Develop and evaluate ministry programs for AUMC.
• Recruits, coordinates, and encourages volunteers for ministries including Sunday School, VBS, and Nursery.
• Trains teachers for ministry to children and youth.
• Attends scheduled meetings (including evenings as required).
• Promotes ministries to the community and reaches out to the congregation.

Skills

Experience in working with children and their families

Good organizational skills

Ability to work with others

Understanding of faith

Proficient with computer

Tools

Microsoft Word

Social Media

Social Media

Job description

Job Description: Family Ministries Director

Aldersgate United Methodist Church (AUMC) is seeking someone to fill the part‑time position of Family Ministries Director. This person needs to be energetic and work well with children, youth, and families. They will be responsible for planning and implementing age‑appropriate and intergenerational activities.

Directly Reports to: Senior Pastor

Overall Responsibilities

• Envisions programs needed to meet God’s plan for AUMC and directs the integration of these programs into the life of the church.
• Organizes and coordinates activities of children, youth, and families. Children are birth – Grade 5. Youth are Grades 6-12. Some activities will be designed for intergenerational audiences.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Assists in the development of ministry programs for AUMC.
• Recruits, coordinates, and encourages volunteers to minister to children, which includes Sunday School, VBS, and Nursery.
• Trains teachers for ministry to children and youth.
• Attends scheduled meetings (Including evenings as required).
• Reaches out to the community and promotes ministries of AUMC.

Additional Responsibilities/Programs

• Evaluates program effectiveness on an ongoing basis with staff and leadership.
• Prepares supplies for each program meeting or activity, including ordering approved curriculum.
• Coordinates VBS program.
• Writes articles for bulletins and newsletters.
• Oversees nursery program: recruits and trains attendants, monitors supplies.

Additional Job Information

• Consults with co‑workers and other church ministry teams and administrative committees.
• Works collaboratively with a variety of ministry leaders, staff, and congregational volunteers to effectively coordinate with other church ministries, programs, and activities.

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Qualifications (necessary skills and experience required)

Experience in working with children and their families

Understanding of faith and the ability to communicate faith to all ages

Good organizational skills

Ability to work with others

Proficient with computer (Microsoft Word, Windows, Social Media, etc.)