Ministry Team Faith INFO
Reports To Minister for Youth Formation and Coordinator, Love of Children Initiative
FLSA Status Exempt
Salary Grade 7
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Category National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio
Starting Salary $48,540-$54,607
DescriptionGENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:The Associate Coordinator, Love of Children Initiative will work closely with the Minister for Youth Formation/Coordinator, Love of Children Initiative to execute the programs defined by the Lilly Endowment grant proposal including leading children's ministry cohorts, developing intergenerational worship resources, and equipping congregations across the denomination to center children in worship and church life focusing on birth through 6th grade and their caretakers. They are a liaison for Conference/Local Church staff who are engaged in ministry with children and families and will design and curate programs and resources to support the same in their faith education and formation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coordinateall programing for the Love of Children Initiative under the supervision of the Minister for Youth Formation, Love of Children Initiative as laid out in the Lily grant proposal and agreement.
- Maintain a vibrant relationship with Lily through participating in monthly calls and annual in-person gatherings.
- Attend site visits with children's ministry cohorts and administrate a vibrant experience for cohort ministers from start to finish.
- Prepare annual reports submitted to the Lily Endowment and communicating critical needs and deadlines to relevant NMUCC colleagues on the Finance and FaithINFO teams.
- Relate to the contract positions and ministry partners of the Love of Children Initiative and ensure all are paid according to the agreements.
- Develop and curate robust resources for intergenerational worship in alignment with the Love of Children Initiative as well as cultural and contextual needs of specific Local Churches.
- Maintain awareness and referrals to faith formation resources for children and families including service opportunities/mission trips, leadership development opportunities, internships, and other areas of need.
- Netwook and connect children's ministry leaders and/or volunteers to one another for collegiality and the building of stronger networks to serve children in all areas of the church and the wider community
- Collect and tell the stories of children and children's ministry across the Church and how they fit within the wider narrative of the United Church of Christ, collaborating with the Office of Marketing and Philanthropy to create news stories, social media posts and funding streams that support the work of children's faith development.
- Update the website and social media platforms and create and prepare printed materials and other administrative tasks related to the program as assigned.
Position RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform successfully in this position.
- College degree and theological training or equivalent education and experience.
- At least four years' experience with children's ministry or equivalent experience.
- At least two years' experience developing and leading programs.
- Experience creating and executing contracts related to programing.
- Familiarity with the United Church of Christ's theology and structure.
- Competent in the creation of content both written and graphic for programmatic use
- Ease of learning and engaging various social media platforms
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary.
- Desire and sensitivity to work in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious settings with commitment to pluralism in the workplace as well as in one's understanding of mission.
- Ability to travel to Cleveland as required for staff meetings, in addition to leading cohort site visits.
- Proficient computer skills with a focus on programs and systems including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Canva, and Zoom.
OTHER:This is a 2-year term position funded through December 2027. This position does not require relocation to Cleveland.This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder's responsibility.
It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health, dental, pension, life, and disability benefits
Application Deadline April 2, 2026
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