Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Director of Children and Youth Ministries First United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights, Illinois is seeking a full-time Director of Children and Youth Ministries. This individual will oversee the discipleship programs that help children and youth participate in God’s bold love, as both a recipient of God’s love and a disciple of Jesus who serves others. Ideal for this role would be an innovative, detail-oriented, hands-on minister who collaborates with and empowers teams of volunteers within a sustainable model of ministry. This position reports to the Pastor of Faith Formation. Primary responsibilities for the position include: Map out the overarching scope & sequence of discipleship from birth through high school Actively engage with children, youth, and families, both inside and outside the church walls Recruit, train, coordinate, and support teams of volunteer leaders Create pathways for children and youth to serve with other ministry teams and regularly participate in intergenerational opportunities Provide supportive resources for parents Organize the infrastructure of the ministry, ordering paperwork, guiding processes, implementing systems, and managing child protective policies Communicate regularly with key ministry stakeholders, both inside the church and those who are a part of the community Steward the budget and maintain the financial accountability of the ministry Qualifications for this position are: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred Experience in implementing and leading teams towards sustainability, either in a faith-based setting or a related field Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing Ability to organize and keep accurate and detailed records Strong competence and comfort with technology, including effectively utilizing platforms of digital communications, social media, and church-specific software Ability to work as part of a team Demonstrated leadership skills and strong work ethic Passion for helping children, youth, and their parents know and love Christ A person of Christian faith with an understanding of and alignment with the theology of a reconciling congregation in the United Methodist tradition #J-18808-Ljbffr outh Carolina United Methodist Conference