What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRY position at First United Methodist Church of Eufaula?
The Director of Family Ministry at First United Methodist Church of Eufaula, Alabama, will bless children and youth (infant – high school). They will guide and nurture the church’s mission and vision for ministry with children and youth and their families.
Spiritual Requirements:
- Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
- Commitment to personal spiritual growth and a healthy lifestyle
- Wesleyan theology background preferred
Qualifications:
- S/he should have strong people skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills, be a good motivator, be supportive and nurturing, and be able to recruit and mentor other laypersons that they may serve God more effectively. S/he should promote the mission of FUMC – Eufaula to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our church, community, and world.
Responsibilities:
- Create a safe environment for children and youth to experience the love of God and build relationships with others
- Support parents in the spiritual formation of children and youth and help them connect with the larger congregation
- Develop existing educational and worship programs: eg. Sunday School, Children’s Church, Acolytes, Confirmation, Vacation Bible School (in summer), and guide the development of new educational programs
- Guide the selection of developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Develop existing fellowship programs: Youth Group (weekly), Souper-Bowl Youth Fundraiser (Feb), Easter Egg Hunt (Mar/Apr), Trunk or Treat (Oct), Nativity Program (Dec) and guide the development of new fellowship programs
- Organize youth summer mission trip
- Develop service and mission experiences for children, youth and families throughout the year
- Make daily ministry and administrative decisions regarding children and youth ministry
- Work with staff to communicate and coordinate children and youth ministry with larger church ministry
- Implement the recruiting and training of the children and youth ministry volunteer teams
- Manage all social media accounts for the children and youth ministries as well as assist the church with their social media
- Create and work with a Family Ministry Council and report updates quarterly to the Church Council
- Ensure all Safe Sanctuaries guidelines are followed
- Oversee the budget process and expenditures related to children and youth ministry
- Participate in continuing education and training programs (annually) in consultation with the lead pastor and/or Family Ministry Council
- Attend and invest in children and youth activities outside of the church: eg. visits to schools, school activities, recreational and community activities
- Build connections with the local community for mission and outreach
- Care for members (children/youth) who are in need or who have not attended church regularly
- Make hospital and funeral visits as needed, especially when related to children/youth
- Engage in additional duties as needed or directed by lead pastor
Additional Information:
- Hours: 30-35 hours per week, including Sunday mornings
- Starting Base Compensation: $35,000 / year $500 for continuing education (salary can be revisited based on experience and education)
- This position will be eligible for annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays as outlined in the Personnel Policy Handbook of First United Methodist Church – Eufaula.
- Per the Personnel Policy Handbook of First United Methodist Church – Eufaula, this position will begin with a 90 day probationary period followed by a review, and a job performance review annually.
- Willing/able to relocate to Eufaula, Alabama, if necessary
- Contact: Erin Wingate, Staff Parish Relations Committee Chairperson, wingatee@bellsouth.net
Salary : $500 - $35,000