Children’s Ministry Director

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Children’s Ministry Director to lead and inspire our faith community’s youngest members. In this vital role, you will oversee the development and implementation of engaging children’s programs that nurture spiritual growth, foster community involvement, and promote a safe, welcoming environment. Your leadership will help cultivate a vibrant children’s ministry that aligns with our organization’s mission to serve families and instill lasting faith-based values. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while working within a supportive, faith-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and oversee comprehensive children’s ministry programs that include Sunday school, holiday events, retreats, and special activities.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to ensure safe, effective, and engaging programming for children of various age groups.
• Foster strong relationships with children and their families through mentoring, pastoral care, and regular communication to support spiritual development.
• Collaborate with church leadership and other ministries to integrate children’s programs into broader organizational initiatives.
• Plan and execute community outreach events that promote youth engagement and strengthen the church’s presence in the local community.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety standards, child protection policies, and legal requirements related to childcare in religious organizations.
• Provide religious education by teaching biblical studies, religious doctrines, and fostering a nurturing environment for spiritual growth.
• Lead fundraising efforts or special campaigns to support children’s ministry programs and resources.
• Organize training sessions on religious teaching methods, social work principles related to youth care, or pastoral theology for volunteers and staff.
• Manage logistics for events including scheduling, resource allocation, and communication with parents or guardians.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in a religious or educational setting; prior youth ministry or youth engagement experience in pastoral work is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate volunteers and staff while fostering teamwork within a faith-based environment.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—to effectively engage children, parents, volunteers, and church leadership.
• Background in religious organization childcare experience or religious teaching is preferred; familiarity with religious studies or pastoral theology is a plus.
• Experience in volunteer management, event planning, fundraising, or social work related to youth programs enhances candidacy.
• Demonstrated ability to provide mentorship, Christian counseling, or bereavement support when needed.
• Knowledge of nonprofit faith-based organization operations along with youth program development is advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a team while managing multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Join us as our Children’s Ministry Director to help shape the next generation of faithful leaders! Your dedication will inspire young hearts while strengthening our community through compassionate leadership rooted in shared values.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000