Assoc Director of Children's & Community Ministry

John Knox Presbyterian Church

Normandy Park, WA 98166

Denomination: Presbyterian - PCUSA

Category: Children's Ministry

Posted on: September 12, 2023

Time Type: Part Time

Job Description:

John Knox Presbyterian Church
Normandy Park, Washington

Position Title: Associate Director of Children's and Community Ministry

Time Requirement: Part-Time, 20-hrs/wk (Non-Exempt)

Compensation: $24-$28.00/hr.

Accountability:
The Associate Director of Children's and Community Ministry reports to the Head of Staff and is accountable to the Session of the John Knox Presbyterian Church (JKPC).

Summary:
The Associate Director of Children's and Community Ministry oversees the ministry to children ages birth-5th grade and their parents/caregivers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
-Oversee, develop, and lead a comprehensive ministry and curriculum plan for children and their parents/caregivers.
-Develop and implement an effective strategy to engage and communicate with children, youth and parents/guardians.
-Actively participate in and collaborate in visioning for ministries for children and families at JKPC and in the larger community.
-Actively collaborate with John Knox Community Preschool leadership to design, implement, and review an ongoing plan for strategic relational engagement of preschool families.
-Recruit, screen, train, and supervise paid nursery staff.
-Recruit, screen, train, support, encourage, and celebrate volunteers participating in all facets of the ministry.
-Coordinate with other JKPC ministry leaders and teams to promote and encourage continuity in reaching families with children.
-Regularly participate in corporate worship at JKPC, actively contributing as a worship leader, and cultivating leadership opportunities for children.
-Attend and actively participate in ministry team meetings, church staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and training sessions.
-Maintain behavior that is consistent with the conduct and behavior expectations outlined in the JKPC Employee Handbook.
-Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications
-Education: College degree or equivalent experience in children's and family ministry or a related field (preferred).
-Work Experience: Prior experience working with children and families preferred.
-Strong communicator (verbal and written) who consistently demonstrates a keen ability to work collaboratively, and effectively cultivates healthy relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
-Technical competency (e.g. in computer applications, Microsoft Office).
-Candidates will be required to successfully complete background screening before they can be hired.

Essential Character and Values
-A disciple of Jesus Christ in whom the fruit of the Spirit is evident, and commitment to a personal faith marked by growth and vitality.
-A Christian who approaches leadership from a place of vision, creativity, and intentionality.

 

Position Information:

Job Title:
Assoc Director of Children's & Community Ministry
Time Type:
Part Time
Salary:
$20,000 - 30,000
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Contact Name:
Hollie Jennings
Address1:
109 SW Normandy Rd
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City:
Normandy Park
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ZIP Code:
98166
Country:
United States
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