Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries

 

About Us: Clinton Presbyterian Church is a thriving congregation (250+ members) in the PC(USA) and our fastest growing demographic is families with children! We celebrate this and are looking for an enthusiastic and creative leader who can guide as we seek to grow in faith and service together.

Job Title: Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries 

Job Type: Part Time/ 20 hours per week (Sunday morning and evening availability 1-2 nights per week is a must)

Responsibilities

  1. Review our current ministries for children, youth and families and assess needs going forward

  2. Coordinate existing programs and activities, including Sunday School, Youth Group (Jr and Sr High), Vacation Bible School, Sunday Funday, and Nursery Care and more.

  3. Develop new opportunities for service, mission, community building and faith formation, suggesting creative and viable options to help grow our faith community and accessing resources as needed

  4. Recruit and train volunteers across ministry areas, providing encouragement and support 

  5. Communicate with families in innovative and timely ways, share ministry news with the wider congregation frequently and actively advertise and promote CPC activities in the community

  6. Collaborate with staff, ministry teams and volunteers on congregational activities 

  7. Share in our life together as a church family, joining in worship leadership on Sunday mornings and fellowship & community  events throughout the year


Success in this ministry area over the next 2-3 years will look like:

  • Creative programming that inspires new volunteer leadership and increased participation from members and the community at large

  • Continued growth in the number of children, youth and families engaged in ongoing programs (both members and non-members)

  • Deeper connections forged between church and home as it relates to growing in faith

  • An increase in the number of families who call CPC home


Qualifications 

Required 

  1. Demonstrates a deep Christian faith and an enthusiasm about sharing this faith with others while equipping them as disciples of Jesus

  2. Ability to work with young children through college-aged youth with joy and enthusiasm

  3. Excitement about fresh ideas and a willingness to try new things

  4. Clear, concise, and motivating communication skills - both written and spoken - and proficiency across social media platforms

  5. Is highly organized and inspires others, delegating responsibility as appropriate.


Preferred

  1. Prior experience in leading children and youth activities, preferably church related activities

  2. A college degree or background in ministry or a related field such as teaching, counseling, social work etc.


Before being hired, the candidate must pass a criminal background check 

Salary:  $23,000-$27,000

To Apply: please send a resume to tracey4cpc@gmail.com