Associate Director of Children’s and Community Ministry

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.