Family Life Director

Job Description

The Family Life Director will implement a dynamic Kid’s Ministry for kids and families at the Bridge Church. This person will be responsible to develop and implement the Bridge Kids strategy and values through curriculum, resources, and events.

The Family Life Director will:

• Execute a quality, relationally engaging experience for kids and families.

• Assess general needs during the program and be able to address those needs in an appropriate way.

• Communicate regularly and effectively with volunteers and parents of kids.

• Collaborate with Bridge Kids staff across the Bridge Church organization as needed.

• Forecast and recruit to maintain appropriate levels of volunteers.

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of volunteer development, providing opportunities for volunteers to grow in ministry opportunities and leadership (involving preteen junior leaders, Junior High and High School volunteers).

• Empower and intentionally develop ministry coaches (volunteers) who both lead and care for all volunteers.

• Champion a small group strategy (Lead Small) for kids (every kid belongs to a group led by consistent weekly leaders).

• Be excellent at conflict management and responsive to conflict when it happens.

• Attend and participate in the Bridge Kids special events and training meetings throughout the year.

• Champion Faith Milestones for kids and families, providing intentional leadership to I Believe experiences, Baptisms, and Child Dedications.

• Uphold values around safety and security, ensuring thorough training of all volunteers and leaders.

• Advocate for a strong partnership with parents, working to resource, equip, and encourage the most influential relationships in a child’s life.

• Represent the Bridge Kids in church-wide opportunities as requested.

Qualifications

• Authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Commitment to personal spiritual growth.

• Experience in Children’s Ministry or education is preferred.

• Highly organized and strong eye for detail.

• Strong oral and written skills.

• Highly relational, flexible and able to work well with others.

• Strong learner; adaptable.

• Enjoys challenges and is highly adaptive to new ideas.

• Knowledge of varying age levels, teaching, and learning styles of kids.

• Proactive and willing to seek out solutions.

Additional Information

All Bridge Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.

• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.

• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.

• Attend the Bridge Church and participate in Connect Groups

The Bridge Church is a diverse community of Christ followers committed to doing whatever it takes to connect Central Jersey with the love of Jesus.