Director of Children's Ministry

Portland First United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Director of

Children’s Ministries.

Status: Part Time

Hours: Minimum of 15 hours per week

Supervision:

The Director of Children’s Ministry is supervised by the Senior Pastor and is accountable to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC). The Director of Children’s Ministry is considered part of the church’s ministerial staff and will conduct him/herself as a ministerial professional.

Principal Function:

The Director of Children’s Ministry is responsible for designing and leading ministry to PFUMC children’s programming including spiritual formation, mission, and fellowship.

The primary objective of children’s ministry at PFUMC is to build meaningful relationships

with children and their families that foster growth in faith in Jesus Christ.

An effective and fruitful children’s ministry will:

● Create a loving and welcoming atmosphere for children and their families.

● Encourage children in an age appropriate manner as they explore and grow their relationship with God.

● Create or collaborate on opportunities for spiritual nurture, worship, fellowship, and Christian service.

● Challenge children to respond to God's call to service in the community and world.

Responsibilities:

● Plan, develop, and direct implementation of programming for children’s ministry, primarily on Sunday mornings and special events.

● Be relationally present to children and parents in a variety of ways

● Be an advocate for, and educate the congregation regarding, the hopes, concerns and needs of children and children’s ministry.

● Recruit, train and support program volunteers who work with children in all aspects of ministry and enlist adequate volunteer support.

● Provide a communications link using all available resources (email, website, bulletin, newsletter, bulletin board, social media, etc.) between children, parents, church leadership, staff, and the congregation.

● Coordinate spiritual formation opportunities and curriculum for children in partnership with the Senior Pastor.

● Keep records of children’s participation and manage the annual children’s ministry budget in partnership with the Senior Pastor and Financial Manager.

● Plan and lead opportunities for retreat, fellowship, and Christian service

● Ensure that the child and youth protection plan, Safe Gatherings, is observed in

all children’s ministry settings.

● Share prayer concerns with the Senior Pastor when appropriate

Qualifications:

● A growing relationship with Christ.

● Prefer an Associate’s degree or higher level of education.

● Understanding of United Methodist policy, worship, and theology, or the willingness to learn.

● Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage, and implement a children’s ministry.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills.

● Proven ability to work effectively with youth, parents, diverse individuals, and teams of volunteers.

● CPR certification is preferred but not required.

Application:

● Submit resume and three professional/education references to

seniorpastor@portlandmethodist.org

● Satisfactory completion of a background check performed by PFUMC before offer of employment

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