Children's Ministry Director
Job Title: Children's Ministry Director
Reports To: Lead Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church
Hours: 20 hrs/wk
Salary & Benefits: $26-30/hour
Summary:
Faith United Methodist Church (Faith Church) and all United Methodist Churches exist to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. We do this by creating a community where people connect with Christ and partner with God in making things right.
Faith Church is seeking a Children’s Ministry Director who will develop and lead a dynamic ministry program for children (infants to 6th grade). Excellent candidates will be passionate about their faith and the mission of the church, experienced in organizing and executing events, and oriented toward building relationships and seeing the needs of children and their parents. The position is part-time with hybrid-remote flexibility.
Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the pastor and staff, design and implement a Christian Education/Faith Formation program for children (infants through 6th grade).
In collaboration with the pastor and staff, create and execute seasonal community/outreach events for children and families.
Represent the church through your presence, prayers, gifts, service, and witness.
Manage and keep current personal information of families, children, and volunteers.
Other duties:
Qualifications
A spiritually mature Christian with a strong sense of calling to guiding children in their faith.
Supportive and affirming of the LGBTQ+ community.
Ability to relate with all generations enthusiastically.
Desire to grow in personal faith and to learn more in the disciplines of Christian Education and Faith Formation.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Strong organizational skills and a passion for collaborative projects.
Self-awareness to advocate for work rhythms that allow thriving while meeting community needs.
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to leverage and mobilize volunteers and build community.
Creative thinker, open to new ideas and improving work processes.
Strong attention to detail.
Approachable, open-minded, flexible, and adaptable.
Candidates can submit resumes and cover letters to pastor@faithunited.org
Reports To: Lead Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church
Hours: 20 hrs/wk
Salary & Benefits: $26-30/hour
Summary:
Faith United Methodist Church (Faith Church) and all United Methodist Churches exist to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. We do this by creating a community where people connect with Christ and partner with God in making things right.
Faith Church is seeking a Children’s Ministry Director who will develop and lead a dynamic ministry program for children (infants to 6th grade). Excellent candidates will be passionate about their faith and the mission of the church, experienced in organizing and executing events, and oriented toward building relationships and seeing the needs of children and their parents. The position is part-time with hybrid-remote flexibility.
Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the pastor and staff, design and implement a Christian Education/Faith Formation program for children (infants through 6th grade).
- Organize Children’s ministry in-flow with Sunday morning worship schedule.
- Research and utilize curriculum that is compatible with Methodist theology and in alignment with the values of Faith Church.
- Recruit and schedule volunteers to assist or lead in Children’s ministry.
- Decorate and maintain spaces designed for Children’s ministry.
- Purchase, resource, and use supplies and other items necessary for a dynamic ministry.
In collaboration with the pastor and staff, create and execute seasonal community/outreach events for children and families.
- Plan and execute intentional events such as “Trunk or Treat,” Christmas play/pageant, Easter Egg Hunt, and Vacation Bible School, that contribute to the mission and values of Faith Church.
- Recruit and equip volunteers to assist and lead in seasonal community/outreach events.
Represent the church through your presence, prayers, gifts, service, and witness.
- Practice radical hospitality by creating a warm and welcoming environment before, during, and after Sunday morning worship for children and parents.
- Be available to children and parents for prayer and support.
- Offer engaging Children’s Moment messages during the Sunday worship services.
Manage and keep current personal information of families, children, and volunteers.
- Utilizing the church’s membership management system, obtain and keep current personal information (contact info, ages, marital status, etc) of visiting and regular families.
- Maintain the record of background checks for volunteers.
Other duties:
- Attend weekly staff meeting.
- Maintain and update communications concerning children’s ministry (email, website, social media, etc.).
- Maintain an organized work space and ministry space.
- Collaborate and contribute in other areas of the church, every area benefits every area.
Qualifications
A spiritually mature Christian with a strong sense of calling to guiding children in their faith.
Supportive and affirming of the LGBTQ+ community.
Ability to relate with all generations enthusiastically.
Desire to grow in personal faith and to learn more in the disciplines of Christian Education and Faith Formation.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Strong organizational skills and a passion for collaborative projects.
Self-awareness to advocate for work rhythms that allow thriving while meeting community needs.
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to leverage and mobilize volunteers and build community.
Creative thinker, open to new ideas and improving work processes.
Strong attention to detail.
Approachable, open-minded, flexible, and adaptable.
Candidates can submit resumes and cover letters to pastor@faithunited.org
Youth Ministry Director
Job Title: Youth Ministry Director
Reports To: Lead Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church
Hours: 20 hrs/wk
Salary & Benefits: $26-30/hour
Summary:
Faith United Methodist Church (Faith Church) and all United Methodist Churches exist to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. We do this by creating a community where people connect with Christ and partner with God in making things right.
Faith Church is seeking a Youth Ministry Director who will develop and lead a dynamic ministry program for teenagers (grades 6th-12th). Excellent candidates will be passionate about their faith and the mission of the church, experienced in organizing and executing events, and oriented toward building relationships and seeing the needs of teenagers and their families. The position is part-time with hybrid-remote flexibility.
Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the pastor and staff, design and implement a Christian Education/Faith Formation program for teenagers (grades 6th-12th).
Offer spiritual leadership to teenagers.
Represent the church through your presence, prayers, gifts, service, and witness.
Manage and keep current personal information of families, children, and volunteers.
Other duties:
Qualifications
A spiritually mature Christian with a strong sense of calling to guiding youth in their faith.
Supportive and affirming of the LGBTQ+ community.
Ability to relate with all generations enthusiastically.
Desire to grow in personal faith and to learn more in the disciplines of Christian Education and Faith Formation.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Strong organizational skills and a passion for collaborative projects.
Self-awareness to advocate for work rhythms that allow thriving while meeting community needs.
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to leverage and mobilize volunteers and build community.
Creative thinker, open to new ideas and improving work processes.
Strong attention to detail.
Approachable, open-minded, flexible, and adaptable.
Candidates can submit resumes and cover letters to pastor@faithunited.org
Reports To: Lead Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church
Hours: 20 hrs/wk
Salary & Benefits: $26-30/hour
Summary:
Faith United Methodist Church (Faith Church) and all United Methodist Churches exist to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. We do this by creating a community where people connect with Christ and partner with God in making things right.
Faith Church is seeking a Youth Ministry Director who will develop and lead a dynamic ministry program for teenagers (grades 6th-12th). Excellent candidates will be passionate about their faith and the mission of the church, experienced in organizing and executing events, and oriented toward building relationships and seeing the needs of teenagers and their families. The position is part-time with hybrid-remote flexibility.
Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the pastor and staff, design and implement a Christian Education/Faith Formation program for teenagers (grades 6th-12th).
- Create opportunities for teenagers to build relationships with one another and with God.
- Create and lead a youth and youth worker leadership team to design and fill the youth ministry program.
- Recruit and empower adult youth workers to build healthy relationships and work youth events.
- Form weekly and monthly activities that promote community, joy, faith, and service.
- Promote and lead connectional youth ministry activities with other churches and youth groups.
- Organize and lead annual retreats/camps/mission trips.
Offer spiritual leadership to teenagers.
- Mentor teenagers toward spiritual, emotional, social, and physical well-being.
- Resource teenagers to services that promote well-being.
- Participate in the spiritual life of the church along side of teenagers as an example and guide.
- Maintain safe relationships, boundaries, and communication in accordance with our Safe Sanctuaries policies.
Represent the church through your presence, prayers, gifts, service, and witness.
- Practice radical hospitality by creating a warm and welcoming environment before, during, and after Sunday morning worship for teenagers and families.
- Be available to teenagers and families for prayer and support.
- Be available and visible in the worship services, including leading in Scripture reading, speaking, announcements, welcome, prayers, and music according to your affinities and gifts.
- Participate in discipleship, mission, and fellowship activities of the church along side teenagers.
Manage and keep current personal information of families, children, and volunteers.
- Utilizing the church’s membership management system, obtain and keep current personal information (contact info, ages, marital status, etc) of visiting and regular families.
- Maintain the record of background checks for volunteers.
Other duties:
- Attend weekly staff meeting.
- Maintain and update communications concerning youth ministry (email, website, social media, etc.).
- Maintain an organized work space and ministry space.
- Collaborate and contribute in other areas of the church, every area benefits every area.
Qualifications
A spiritually mature Christian with a strong sense of calling to guiding youth in their faith.
Supportive and affirming of the LGBTQ+ community.
Ability to relate with all generations enthusiastically.
Desire to grow in personal faith and to learn more in the disciplines of Christian Education and Faith Formation.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Strong organizational skills and a passion for collaborative projects.
Self-awareness to advocate for work rhythms that allow thriving while meeting community needs.
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to leverage and mobilize volunteers and build community.
Creative thinker, open to new ideas and improving work processes.
Strong attention to detail.
Approachable, open-minded, flexible, and adaptable.
Candidates can submit resumes and cover letters to pastor@faithunited.org
Lead Teacher for the Bouncy Bunnies Class
Job Title: Lead Teacher for Bouncy Bunnies
Opens: February 2025
Closes: Until filled
Job Objective:
As a premier faith-based childcare program found in the PNW, ITBP focuses on providing a safe, loving, nurturing, and Christian environment to develop and execute a well-balanced, theme-based curriculum. This lead position will ensure students in this class will be given the opportunity to develop and enhance their abilities (spiritual, social, emotional and academic) to be ready to move on to the next age-appropriate class upon completion of each instructional year. Age range of Bouncy Bunnies class is 24 months to 29 months as of August 31.
Employment status is contractually based from August – June of each year.
Job Qualifications:
A minimum of 12 hours of college credit in Early Childhood Education with 30 hours of Merit Hours (minimum) and a college degree up to an Early Childhood Education Degree or higher.
* Early Childhood Education Degree or higher in education – preferred.
* Early Childhood Education Experience in a Preschool or childcare center
* Good Communication skills both written and oral
* Good organizational and time management skills
* Good creative and problem-solving skills
* MERIT Accreditation (current)
* CPR/FA/AED Certified
We will also consider candidates who are working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education or AA degree or college education/degree.
Cover letter, resume and references must be mailed or emailed to inthebeginning@faithunnited.org for employment consideration.
Interviews will be scheduled as potential candidates present themselves
Opens: February 2025
Closes: Until filled
Job Objective:
As a premier faith-based childcare program found in the PNW, ITBP focuses on providing a safe, loving, nurturing, and Christian environment to develop and execute a well-balanced, theme-based curriculum. This lead position will ensure students in this class will be given the opportunity to develop and enhance their abilities (spiritual, social, emotional and academic) to be ready to move on to the next age-appropriate class upon completion of each instructional year. Age range of Bouncy Bunnies class is 24 months to 29 months as of August 31.
Employment status is contractually based from August – June of each year.
Job Qualifications:
A minimum of 12 hours of college credit in Early Childhood Education with 30 hours of Merit Hours (minimum) and a college degree up to an Early Childhood Education Degree or higher.
* Early Childhood Education Degree or higher in education – preferred.
* Early Childhood Education Experience in a Preschool or childcare center
* Good Communication skills both written and oral
* Good organizational and time management skills
* Good creative and problem-solving skills
* MERIT Accreditation (current)
* CPR/FA/AED Certified
We will also consider candidates who are working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education or AA degree or college education/degree.
Cover letter, resume and references must be mailed or emailed to inthebeginning@faithunnited.org for employment consideration.
Interviews will be scheduled as potential candidates present themselves