Director of Youth and Children's Ministries

Lindenwald Community Church Position Description

Position Title: Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Ministry: Youth and Children’s Ministries
Classification: ▢ Full-time X Part-time, Hours: 10
FLSA Status X Exempt ▢ Non-Exempt

KINGDOM PURPOSE

Promote the Kingdom of God in leading Youth and Children’s Ministries to further the Mission and Vision of Lindenwald Community Church.

Spiritual
• Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Considers this position a life ministry, not just a job
• Models standards and expectations of leaders within Lindenwald Community Church, including:
o Worship attendance and ministry participation in a church
o Serving out of call and giftedness

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall Leadership of Youth and Children’s Ministries
• Vision and plan new ways to grow Youth and Children’s Ministries.
• Recruit and train youth and children’s ministry volunteers for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.
• Oversee Wednesday evening programming which includes: kitchen staff rotations, purchase food, and ensure volunteers and curricula are in place for both children and youth. Wednesday evening programming occurs two times per month during the school year.
• Prepare and Oversee the Youth/Children’s Ministry budget and business issues.
• Provide clear, effective, and timely communication of youth /children’s ministry information.
• Supervise Nursery staff and volunteers. Schedule acolytes and youth nursery helpers for Sunday morning.
• Lead events/programming, including but not limited to VBS, Youth events, Third Grade Bibles presentations, and special music programs.
• Schedule bus drivers and subs for Sunday, Wednesday, and special events. Communicate transportation with parents.
• Development and maintain Sunday morning and Wednesday evening curriculum.
• Support Dance Ministry and Girl Scouts.
• Ensure the Safe Sanctuary policy is enforced and all children and youth workers have background checks.

Additional Responsibilities
• Active Participant of staff teams.
• Be available to youth, children, and families as needed.
• Integrate the children’s education program within the total ministry of LCC.
• Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience
• Proven experience in Children’s Ministries.
• Track record of successful and effective interpersonal relationships required.
• Demonstrated excellence in leading others required.
• Event planning experience.

Skills
• Demonstrates team-based leadership abilities and management skills, including the ability to set and maintain boundaries.
• Ability to train or organize training for volunteers to participate in ministry.
• Strong work ethic; self-starter.
• Proficient in communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Passionate and relevant teaching which effectively communicates spiritual concepts to children.
• Professional behavior and communication in a team-based staff environment.
• Strong relational skills with youth, children, and adults.
• Humble spirit that continually desires to learn and improve.
• Emotional and spiritual maturity.

Physical Requirements

This position requires:
• Normal periods of sitting and standing in an office environment.
• Extended period of standing.
• Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis.:      

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements. Staff may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is not approved or for official use without the approval of the Lindenwald Community Board, as indicated below.