Director of Christian Education

Classification: Salaried, Full-Time (40 hours per week), 8 hours per day, Sun-Th

Reports To: Head of Staff

Job Summary/Objectives: To effectively build and lead educational ministries for children, youth, and adults of First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg that encourage a closer relationship with God and one another.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Required Qualifications:

* A sense of call to God’s church with a special focus in fostering interpersonal relationships through educational ministries for children, youth, and adults.

* Affiliation with, and knowledge of, Presbyterian Church (USA) theology and polity

* Minimum bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry, Theology, or Education.

* Knowledge Advanced proficiency in technology to communicate effectively with all age groups

* Experience in public speaking and motivating large groups of people

* Skills in engaging in and building positive relationships with a wide variety of people

* Experience in recruiting and training volunteers

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master of Arts in Educational Ministries and/or completion of Director of Christian Education certificate program, or similar graduate-level work, or comparable work experience.

Work Environment: Office, classroom, and community

Physical Demands: Lift 20 lbs. Interact with young children. Standing and kneeling.

Travel: Local

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of our Faith Community.

Work Location: In person