Citylight Kids Director

Citylight Kids Director Citylight Bennington Church Omaha, NE Job Details Part-time $30,000 - $35,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Team leadership Event planning Daycare center experience Working with children Teaching Full Job Description About the

Role:

The Citylight Kids Director is responsible for building a safe, fun, and spiritually formative environment where children can learn about Jesus and feel known and cared for. This leader sets the tone for kids ministry, develops volunteers into confident leaders, and oversees the execution of Sunday kids environments in a mobile church setting. This role is both relational and hands-on—leading people well while also stepping into the details that make Sunday work.

What Success Looks Like:

Kids environments are safe, organized, and engaging every Sunday Volunteers feel cared for, equipped, and excited to serve Team Leads take real ownership of classrooms and teams New volunteers are consistently recruited and developed Kids are learning about Jesus in a joyful, age-appropriate way Sundays run smoothly even in a mobile church environment

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Volunteers & Teams Recruit, train, and care for kids ministry volunteers. Develop Team Leads who can confidently lead classrooms and own their teams. Shape Culture Set the tone for Citylight Kids—creating environments that are joyful, safe, Christ-centered, and consistent. Lead Sundays Oversee kids ministry during services, ensuring classrooms are ready, staffed, and running smoothly. Step into roles as needed to support the team. Ensure Safety & Care Maintain secure check-in systems and ensure all safety procedures are followed. Respond to needs with care and maturity. Work with the Kids Coordinator Partner with the Kids Coordinator on weekly logistics like curriculum prep, scheduling, supplies, and communication.

Who You Are:

A relational leader who enjoys developing people Organized and dependable with follow-through Warm, encouraging, and great with volunteers and kids Comfortable leading in a fast-moving, mobile church environment Willing to serve hands-on (setup, teardown, classrooms) Passionate about helping kids know

Jesus Qualifications:

Strong, growing relationship with Jesus Alignment with church mission and theology Experience working with children (required) Leadership or volunteer coordination experience preferred Able to handle responsibility and safety-sensitive environments

Weekly Rhythm:

This role includes leading Sundays, developing volunteers, preparing weekly environments, and collaborating with staff to ensure a healthy and consistent kids ministry.

Pay:

$30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): What is your experience working with children? What is your experience with leading teams? Describe your relationship with Jesus.

Work Location:

In person