Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God… …For if we love one another, God abides in us, and God's love will be perfected in us. 1 John 4:7,12 At Trinity, love is at the very core of our faith and ministry.

Our mission then is simple:

to love God and to love our neighbor. This conviction leads us to respect the dignity of all people, welcome the stranger, embrace our enemy, demonstrate radical hospitality, reach out to help those who are marginalized and in need, be advocates for justice and peace, and maintain a genuine commitment to inclusivity and diversity in our church family. Trinity is Love!

Job Description Position Title:

Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Congregation:

Trinity Church, Asbury Park, New Jersey Job Type:

Part-time position

Work Hours:

Approximately 19 hours per week, including Sundays. No more than 988 hours per year.

Proposed Compensation Package:

$26-30/hr. There are no benefits. Eligible for cost-of-living adjustments. Trinity Church in Asbury Park, New Jersey is seeking a part-time Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries to become a part of our creative, collaborative staff and clergy team. Trinity is a vibrant Episcopal parish that strives to share God's unconditional love with our community and the world. We embrace diversity, and we are known for our progressive outlook in theology, liturgy, and social values. We are a trusted institution in an urban, seaside community that is home to a large LGBTQ+ population, dynamic creative scene, and booming housing and retail/dining sectors. It is also, unfortunately, a place of deep economic inequality and a history of de facto segregation. The congregation is thriving, with a growing membership and expanding community programs. The Director will have primary pastoral responsibility for our growing Children, Youth, and Family Ministry. Over the past 5 years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of young families attending Trinity. Last year, the bishop confirmed 13 teenagers (and 5 adults), our largest youth confirmation class in decades. We also have a large group of younger children who love Sunday school. We need to better serve all these children and youth, as well as the numerous children who are not yet ready for Sunday school. Our vision is to create a comprehensive family formation program from baptism through high school youth group. Additionally, an increasing number of families of LGBTQ+ children are finding Trinity a refuge in a challenging national political climate. We seek an energetic and highly relational professional to build relationships with the children, youth, and families in our parish and community.

Tasks:

• Develop and implement Christian formation programs for children birth through High School, including Nursery, Pre-K, and School age. We currently use Progressive Christianity's Inner Wisdom Series, A Joyful Path curriculum for Sunday school, which comes with well-developed lesson plans
• Schedule adequate coverage for each level of Sunday School instruction and arrange for substitutes as needed
• Maintain a presence each Sunday during instruction and assist with transitions as needed
• With the clergy, coordinate Youth Confirmation program, and plan for the regular participation of youth in the worship life of the parish (i.e. acolytes, children's choir, youth Sundays, readers, children's processions, etc.)
• With the Director of Music and Arts, design and implement avenues to include children and youth in a choral music program.
• Develop and implement family engagement programs
• Ensure the safety of the children and adults involved in all CYF programs
• Develop and implement safety protocols and standards
• Hold regular listening sessions with parents and guardians to gain input on needs
• Communicate with parents and guardians on a regular basis
• Ensure that teachers and assistants have the supplies and support needed
• Coordinate children and youth activities for various parish events
• Plan for the inclusion of children and youth of all abilities in programs
• Serve as the contact person for Diocesan children/youth events, education, and trainings
• Responsible for developing, training, supporting and nurturing a children/youth ministry staff of volunteers to assist in every aspect of the CYF ministry, including Nursery, Sunday School, and middle and high school programs
• Responsible for staffing the nursery with trained, competent, nurturing staff, both volunteer and paid
• Develop and implement seasonal programs and events
• Manage the CYF page of the parish website
• Prepare and manage the approved CYF program budget.
• Other duties as assigned Skills/Requirements
• Be able to work comfortably and effectively with children of all ages and abilities and their families
• Be a practicing Christian of any denomination who is comfortable promoting the teachings and policies of the Episcopal Church and Trinity Church, Asbury Park
• Be comfortable working for a progressive, LGBTQ-affirming church that values spirituality, social justice, and the arts
• Comfort and fluency in various social media networks
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Knowledgeable of and ability to comply with all policies regarding contact with children and youth as established by Trinity Episcopal Church and the Diocese of New Jersey
• Sensitive to the needs and concerns of our community's diverse population, including a commitment to equity and inclusion for all people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Position requires the successful completion of a background check and Safe Church Training.

Trinity employees are expected to respect diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all people. Hours The CYF Director will work approximately 19 hours per week, including Sundays and occasional evenings/Saturdays. There is some allowance for working a portion of the hours remotely. The Director will work no more than 988 hours per year, with flexibility for more hours during the program year and fewer during the summer, depending on the needs of the church. Hours/availability and time off are to be determined in consultation with the Rector. Proposed Salary The CYF Director shall be paid $$26-30/hr (depending on experience), with the possibility of cost-of-living adjustments. This position does not include benefits. Subject to final vestry approval. Non-Discrimination and Diversity Policy Trinity Church does not permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, religious creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, color, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or medical condition, under any program or activity under its control. Clergy and staff leading religious programs, however, are expected to be practicing Christians. In a continuing effort to enrich its spiritual and community environment and to provide employment opportunities, Trinity Church actively encourages applications from members of all groups that are under-represented in The Episcopal Church and at Trinity Church.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$26.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person