Director of Children's Ministries

North Raleigh UMC is seeking a Director of Children’s Ministry to lead the North Raleigh Kids Ministry. This person will be responsible for visioning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive children’s ministry that nurtures the discipleship of children, birth through 5th grade, fostering a love for God and a desire to follow Jesus.

POSITION TITLE:  Director of Children’s Ministry

HOURS: 40 hours/week salaried ($50-$60,000) with 

benefits including health insurance & retirement; exempt

REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor (Laura)

SUPERVISES: Preschool Director, Nursery Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Children’s Ministry is responsible for visioning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive children’s ministry that nurtures the discipleship of children, birth through 5th grade, fostering a love for God and a desire to follow Jesus. This position is a visible spiritual leader for children and their families, with regular presence on Sundays, Wednesday evenings, and for all North Raleigh Kids Ministry programming.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP

• Coordinate the visioning, planning, and implementation of North Raleigh Kids Ministry, ensuring it is a comprehensive discipleship program for children birth to 5th grade.
• See the “big picture” of children’s ministry at NRUMC and cast a compelling vision for children’s programming.
• Ensure programming includes age-appropriate curriculum, activities, and experiences that introduce children to the stories, teachings, and values of the Christian faith.
• Oversee and manage all children and family discipleship and fellowship programming, including but not limited to:
• Sunday School
• Wednesday night children’s programming for younger children and the Bridge 4th and 5th Grade Ministry
• Seasonal events like Trunk or Treat and Christmas Breakfast
• Direct and coordinate Vacation Bible School
• Partner with the Director of Music Ministries and program staff to plan and implement the summer music and arts camp
• Engage children in worship
• Direct and coordinate children serving in worship as acolytes, crucifers, and Scripture readers
• Prepare and present the weekly Children’s Message in worship
• Create and staff a Children’s Church ministry at 11 am
• Partner with the music staff to promote and support Children’s Music Ministry opportunities
• Direct and coordinate the Family Christmas Eve service
• Engage children in mission
• Partner with the program staff (Youth & Missions, Discipleship & Engagement) to provide and promote intergenerational and/or child-friendly service opportunities
• Ensure the value of mission and service is communicated regularly throughout children’s ministry programming
• Partner with program staff and pastors to support parents in the vocation of Christian parenting by sharing resources, providing educational events/workshops, and creating a culture of warmth and care among families.
• Oversee the Nursery program by supervising the nursery coordinator and resourcing the ministry with materials and volunteers 
• Partner with the Preschool Director to provide opportunities for engagement between the Kids Ministry and Preschool

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Oversee the Family Ministry Team, collaborating with them to identify and execute ministry and mission with children and their families.
• Recruit, train, and resource leaders of the Family Ministry Team.
• Recruit, train, and resource teachers and volunteers for North Raleigh Kids Ministry programming and events, including youth volunteers.
• Partner with the pastors, SPRC, and nursery coordinator to hire nursery staff as needed.

ADMINISTRATION

• Oversee Safe Sanctuary team and conduct annual policy review. Ensure children’s ministry is in compliance with the Safe Sanctuary policy through training and clear expectations.
• Oversee communication of North Raleigh Kids programming and events, including regular newsletters and social media engagement.
• Develop, implement, and manage the budget for children’s ministry.
• Coordinate registration and check-in process for regular programming and events.
• Serve on the Preschool Board as the staff liaison.
• Participate in Staff meetings, Preschool Board meetings, Program Team meetings, and other meetings as required

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• SPIRITUAL MATURITY: Exhibits a personal, vibrant, and committed relationship with Jesus.
• CALLING: Articulates a strong sense of calling to children’s ministry.
• VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT: Provides direction, gains commitment, facilitates change and achieves results through the efficient, creative and responsible deployment of volunteers; engages people in their areas of giftedness and passion.
• MOTIVATING OTHERS: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best by empowering others and inviting shared input and decision making so that each individual feels his/her work is important.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Identifies the key objectives and scope of a proposed project; garners needed resources and project support, develops, communicates , and implements a plan for achieving key objectives, identifying and resolving barriers and problems.
• PERSONAL WARMTH: Is approachable, friendly, and caring, and seeks to foster a culture of belonging, safety, and love.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes with clarity and impact, appropriate to the audience. Engages children’s attention and imagination, communicating Christian teachings effectively to various ages. Communicates expectations, needs, and information clearly and consistently to parents and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, social sciences, theology, ministry or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in children’s ministry leadership
• Commitment to teaching and promoting NRUMC’s mission and values and United Methodist theology 
• Must be self-directed, organized, and a team player
• Competency in the following software:
• Google Drive
• Church Data Management Software (Planning Center preferred)