John Knox Presbyterian Church
Normandy Park, Washington
Position Title: Associate Director of Children’s and Community Ministry
Time Requirement: Part-Time, 20-hrs/wk (Non-Exempt)
Compensation: $24-$28.00/hr.
Accountability:
The Interim Children’s and Family Ministry Coordinator reports to the Head of Staff and is accountable to the Session of the John Knox Presbyterian Church (JKPC).
Summary:
The Interim Children’s and Family Ministry Coordinator oversees the ministry to children ages birth-5th grade and their parents/caregivers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Oversee, develop, and lead a comprehensive ministry and curriculum plan for children and their parents/caregivers.
● Develop and implement an effective strategy to engage and communicate with children, youth and parents/guardians.
● Actively participate in and collaborate in visioning for ministries for children and families at JKPC and in the larger community.
● Actively collaborate with John Knox Community Preschool leadership to design, implement, and review an ongoing plan for strategic relational engagement of preschool families.
● Recruit, screen, train, and supervise paid nursery staff.
● Recruit, screen, train, support, encourage, and celebrate volunteers participating in all facets of the ministry.
● Coordinate with other JKPC ministry leaders and teams to promote and encourage continuity in reaching families with children.
● Regularly participate in corporate worship at JKPC, actively contributing as a worship leader, and cultivating leadership opportunities for children.
● Attend and actively participate in ministry team meetings, church staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and training sessions.
● Maintain behavior that is consistent with the conduct and behavior expectations outlined in the JKPC Employee Handbook.
● Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
● Education: College degree or equivalent experience in children’s and family ministry or a related field (preferred).
● Work Experience: Prior experience working with children and families preferred.
● Strong communicator (verbal and written) who consistently demonstrates a keen ability to work collaboratively, and effectively cultivates healthy relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
● Technical competency (e.g. in computer applications, Microsoft Office).
● Candidates will be required to successfully complete background screening before they can be hired.
Essential Character and Values
● A disciple of Jesus Christ in whom the fruit of the Spirit is evident, and commitment to a personal faith marked by growth and vitality.
● A Christian who approaches leadership from a place of vision, creativity, and intentionality.