Kids Ministry Director

To administer and develop elementary childhood ministry by providing Christ- centered spiritual direction and appropriate programming for children in Kindergarten-5th grade and their families at The Kirk.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, train and motivate volunteers for leadership and teaching in Kirk Kids programs, special events and outreach strategies.
• Maintain volunteer database and follow-up with faithful volunteers that become sporadic or quit showing up to determine if there is an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.
• Define a follow-up process for children who regularly attend Sunday programming that miss 3 or more consecutive weeks to check on their families and encourage them to come back.
• Plan, review and select curriculum materials and educational tools for Kirk Kids programs in conjunction with the Family Pastor and other team members.
• Intentionally partner with families in developing faith ip parents to disciple their children through regular communication and contact, newsletters, take home pieces, social media, Kirk app notifications, etc.
• Work with the Family Pastor, Kirk Kids Deacon, and Kirk Kids volunteers in planning, scheduling and developing Sunday and weekly programs and creating a calendar covering an entire year.
• Maintain all equipment and furnishings in the children’s areas to ensure they are clean, safe and in good repair. Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Work with Family Pastor (in a consultative role) in preparing the annual budget for the year.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Work within established departmental goals and objectives by prioritizing related programs, managing the use of facilities, and evaluating progress regularly.
• Attend regular staff meetings and retreats.
• Weekday begins at 8:30AM with prayer. Regular attendance is required.
• Cooperate with the Family Pastor by performing any other duties when asked to do so.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in ministry where applicable
• A well-grounded faith in Jesus Christ and theological beliefs, policies and practices compatible with The Kirk
• Open to becoming a member of The Kirk
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• A love for children and families and the ability to convey the Bible in a way that children understand
• Weekend and evening hours will be required