What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Children and Intergenerational Ministry position at Walnut Hills United Methodist Church?
Director of Children and Intergenerational Ministry
Walnut Hills United Methodist Church
Position Summary
The Director of Children and Intergenerational Ministry provides vision, leadership, and coordination for ministries that nurture the faith development of children from preschool through fifth grade (PK–5) while fostering meaningful relationships and shared faith experiences across generations. This role develops and implements engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate opportunities that help children grow in their relationship with God, build connections within the Walnut Hills United Methodist Church community, and participate in the life of the congregation.
The expected start date for this position is January 4, 2027
Walnut Hills
Walnut Hills is a place to call home, where all are welcomed, nourished spiritually, and sent forth to serve. Walnut Hills respects and honors the religious and spiritual pathways of others, and we encourage meaningful conversation in the pursuit of faith and the common good. As is written in the Book of Resolutions of the United Methodist Church, “We seek to learn how the Holy Spirit works among all peoples of the world, especially among those in other religious traditions and those without religious traditions…We open ourselves to dialogue and engagement with persons of other faith communities and to other Christians whose understandings, cultures and practices may be different from our own.” (3291 Called to Be Neighbors and Witnesses: Guidelines for interreligious Relationships).
Primary Responsibilities
- Create and oversee the implementation of programming for children, families, and the church community that provides opportunities for discipleship, fellowship, and mission through Sunday School, VBS, and other intergenerational social, outreach, and special events.
- Build and maintain relationships with children, families, and the church community.
- Ensure that the chair of the Education Committee is supported with the appropriate materials and timelines. Participate in regular Education Committee meetings.
- Arrange and lead hands-on mission experiences.
- Oversee the staffing and scheduling of the nursery.
- Identify, recruit, train, and equip a team of leaders for various ministries involving children, families, and the church community.
- Manage administrative tasks including but not limited to developing, maintaining and implementing the safe sanctuary policy, background checks, education budget development, curriculum selection, and scheduling.
- Maintain consistent communication with children, families, and the church community.
- Set goals for the growth of children’s ministry and evaluate outcomes annually.
- Participate in staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
- Network within the community and with other churches to develop and share resources and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Be a committed Christian who sees diversity of persons and perspectives as a blessing while maintaining values and theological commitments to the United Methodist Church.
- Experience in equipping children and family ministry, spiritual development, and/or volunteer management.
- Ability to effectively communicate in a variety of forms (oral and written) with children and adults.
- BA/BS in education/religion/related field is preferred.
- Experience working with children is preferred.
- Ability to develop, implement, and revise comprehensive ministry plans.
- Strong facilitation, training, coaching, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to the technology the church uses.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000