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Job Summary:

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to serve as the Director of Family Ministries. The purpose of this position is to help children and youth Birth-12th Grade develop in faith in Jesus through relationships, programming, and equipping their families.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Event Planning: Create and promote events with activities that foster a strong sense of community and inclusiveness.
• Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination: Develop strong relationships with volunteers through recruitment, training, scheduling, and effective communication.
• Nursery: Provide oversight to Nursery staff.
• Worship: Prepare and deliver at least 1 Children’s Message per month in Worship.
• Children’s Ministry (Pre-K to 5th grade).
  • Plan and implement all aspects of the weekly Sunday School Program including lesson planning, curriculum adaptation, and teaching.
  • Vacation Bible School (VBS) – Assist in the development and implementation of an annual weekend long Vacation Bible School.
• Youth Ministry (6^th -12^th Grade)
  • Plan and implement at least 1 monthly Youth Ministry Gathering.
• Ensure all Children’s/Family Ministries Program activities adhere to church policies and procedures, including maintaining a safe environment and conducting background checks for volunteers.
• Ensure all lesson plans and curriculum are age-appropriate and aligned with United Methodist teachings and values.
• Manage the budget for Children/Youth/Family Ministries Programs, ensuring effective use of resources and materials.

Experience, Education and Skills:

• Must be a committed Christian seeking to deepen and share their faith.
• Must have a passion for working with children, youth, and their families.
• Experience working with children in a ministry or other context.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with church staff, volunteers and families.
• Creativity in developing engaging and meaningful programs for young people and their families.
• Ability to be proactive, adapt and resolve problems effectively.
• Must complete Safe Gatherings Certification, including a criminal background check.