ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH- JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry

TYPE OF POSITION: Non-exempt, hourly wage

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time, 20 hours per week

PURPOSE

The Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry is responsible for overseeing the Sunday

School Ministry and supporting present and developing new, innovation programing for children

in the age range of early childhood through middle school. The director will recruit, train and

support leaders who will instill a strong faith foundation and will strive to keep children and

youth interested in learning and growing in their faith, as well as a desire to be involved in the

life of the congregation. The director will work with and support the Children. Youth and Family

committee to carry out these duties.

CHARACTERISTICS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bring fresh, innovative ideas to help define what Sunday school looks like in our current

climate of busy, overscheduled families, (Pre..:school through 8th grade)

• Order and distribute curriculum and materials needs for Sunday school and other Children,

Youth and Family Ministry programing.

• Oversee Sunday School ministries including the recruitment of teachers, the development of

teachers and assisting them in utilizing the curriculum to the best of their abilities.

• Communicate with families about Sunday School and other Children, Youth and Family

Ministry programs and events.

• Develop one time or on-going programing for Zion families and their children to participate

in together.

• Develop and lead programming that particularly connects Zion children and families to the

ministries of Zion.

• Oversee the planning and implementation of the summer Vacation Bible School program.

• Oversee the planning and implementation of a children's Christmas program if desired by

families and leadership.

• Assist with the Confirmation program as needed by the pastors.

• Ensure that compliance with Zion's Child Protection Policies is current.

• Learn Zion's church management software and utilize to help organize and manage Sunday

School rosters, volunteers, as well as other Children, Youth and Family Ministry programing.

Encourage families to utilize this software as access points to the congregation.

• Manage marketing and communication pertaining to Sunday School, Children, Youth and

Family Ministries with the assistance of the Social Media Manager/ Admin Assistant staff

person.

• Attend weekly and other staff meetings to ensure regular communication with pastor,

administrative and worship staff concerning activities and events with the ministry

programming.

• Other duties as assigned under the umbrella of Children, Youth and Family Ministries, as

time permits.

SUPERVISION RECEIEVED

Administrative and functional supervision is received by the Senior pastor. A 3-month review

will be conducted by the senior pastor, as well as a 6 month, then annually after that.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for ministry of Christian learning

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to self-start, planning and carry out detailed

plans.

• Ability to build team and build strong relationships with a diverse group of people.

• Understanding and acceptance of Lutheran tradition and doctrines.

• Model a mature faith, Christian character and personal/spiritual growth.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Sunday School or other educational administration is preferred.

• Associate degree or the equivalent combination of education and related experience in

education, recreation, social work or related fields.

• Experience in recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers.

• Willing to attend continuing education events to broaden knowledge in these areas of

ministry.

• Experience using Microsoft Office suite.

Terms and conditions of employment are outlined in Zion's personnel guidelines.

Updated July 3, 2024.