Children Ministry Coordinator

POSITION TITLE

Director of Children's Ministry

SUPERVISOR

Pastor & Staff Parish Relations Committee PURPOSE:

Create and lead a safe, inviting environment for children to learn about Jesus and his love.

JOB TYPE

Full-time (Sunday mornings and flexible M-Thu office hours, other hours as needed to fulfill ministry tasks)

QUALIFICATIONS

Faith:

A vibrant personal faith in Christ, committed to GMC/Wesleyan theology and the authority of Scripture.

Calling:

A clear passion for the spiritual discipleship and formation of children.

Leadership:

Strong team-building and interpersonal skills rooted in humility, grace, and truth.

Communication:

Exceptional verbal and written skills for engaging both children and adults.

Organization:

Ability to align curriculum, volunteers, and events with the church's mission.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required (emphasis in child development, education, or theology preferred) and/or minimum three years of relevant experience .

Professional Development:

Seeking or possessing GMC ordination is not required, but considered a significant asset.

Background Check:

Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & GOALS

Expansion & Innovation Design and launch creative initiatives to reach new families and fill ministry gaps.

Goal:

Launch one new recurring program (mid-week/specialty) by end of Year 1. Growth & Retention Execute strategies to move first-time guests into active church membership.

Goal:

15-20% attendance annual growth and 50% visitor retention rate. Spiritual Formation Oversee Wesleyan-aligned curriculum to ensure children are formed as disciples.

Goal:

Develop a measure with leadership to assess graduating students' biblical knowledge. Volunteer Equipping Recruit and disciple a volunteer team with the children's committee to shift from a "solo-leader" to an "equipping" model.

Goal:

20% annual increase in trained volunteers; maintain 1:5 adult-to-child ratio. Community Outreach In addition to Vacation Bible School, partner with local schools/nonprofits to extend the church's reach beyond its walls.

Goal:

Two high-visibility events annually with 30%+ non-member attendance. Systems & Data Management Maintain the ministry database (attendance, allergies, background checks) and budget oversight.

Goal:

Fully updated children's ministry roster within the first 6 months. Safety Systems Develop and oversee comprehensive safety protocols, including check-in/out systems, medical response, and emergency procedures.

Goal:

Achieve 100% compliance with background checks and safety training for all staff and volunteers. Nursery Oversight (with Coordinator) Strategically lead the Nursery Coordinator to ensure excellence in safety, cleanliness, and care.

Goal:

100% consistent staffing and top-tier scores on monthly "First Impression" audits.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Total Compensation:

$35,000 - $45,000 (Commensurate with experience).

Benefits:

Package includes employer-sponsored health insurance and two weeks of starting paid time off (PTO).

Pay:

$35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Prosperity, SC 29127