Kids Ministry Director - Lead Teams (Flexible Schedule)

The Church Next Door; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Church Next Door is seeking a Kids Next Door Ministry Director to oversee hiring, leadership, training, and direction for all paid staff within the Kids Next Door Ministry Team (infants–6th grade). The Director will partner with staff, parents, children, and volunteers to move people closer to God, establishing goals and building teams aligned with the church’s vision.

Responsibilities include team leadership, ministry development, discipling staff and families, outreach, and weekly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in full‑time youth ministry or related roles.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience managing staff and volunteers.
• Proven recruiting, development, and deployment of volunteers.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with curriculum development and active learning strategies.
• Experience leading retreats and camps.
• Budgeting and scheduling experience.
• Familiarity with church management software (CCB).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Kids Next Door Ministry team leadership and goal setting.
• Plan and facilitate ministry development, administration, and events.
• Discipling and communicating with staff, volunteers, children, and families.
• Lead outreach efforts to engage new children and families.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and church events as required.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Recruiting volunteers

Curriculum development

Communication

Event planning

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Church management software (CCB)

Job description

The Church Next Door is seeking a Kids Next Door Ministry Director to oversee hiring, leadership, training, and direction for all paid staff within the Kids Next Door Ministry Team (infants–6th grade). The Director will partner with staff, parents, children, and volunteers to move people closer to God, establishing goals and building teams aligned with the church’s vision.

Responsibilities include team leadership, ministry development, discipling staff and families, outreach, and weekly