About Us Lithopolis United Methodist Church (LUMC) is a Christ-centered, biblically grounded community of faith passionate about building relationships, serving others, and nurturing disciples of all ages. Our church family values intergenerational ministry, joyful worship, and creating a welcoming environment where children and families can grow in their faith together. Position Overview The Children's Ministry Coordinator leads LUMC's ministry to children from nursery through 5th grade by creating safe, engaging, Christ-centered opportunities for discipleship, equipping volunteers and staff, and partnering with families to help children grow in their faith.

Qualifications:

• A growing relationship with Jesus Christ, a love for the local church, and alignment with LUMC's mission, beliefs, and core values.
• Passion for children's discipleship and experience in children's ministry, education, volunteer leadership, or a related setting.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to recruit and support volunteers.
• Ability to collaborate, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Bachelor's degree in Christian education, education, ministry, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Successful completion of required background screening and ongoing compliance with LUMC Safe Sanctuaries policies and training.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: teaching or leading children's ministry, curriculum planning, volunteer coordination, and/or working with children in educational or faith-based settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Rock City Ministry:

Oversee nursery-5th grade Sunday programming and create safe, engaging, Christ-centered opportunities for children to grow in their faith.

Volunteer & Staff Leadership:

Recruit, train, schedule, mentor, and support adult and youth staff and volunteers.

Family Engagement:

Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with parents and families to encourage faith development at church and at home.

Programs & Events:

Plan and coordinate Vacation Bible School and other children's/family ministry events throughout the year.

Ministry Administration & Safety:

Coordinate curriculum, scheduling, check-in processes, Safe Sanctuaries compliance, and other administrative needs of the ministry.

Team Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with pastors, staff, and ministry leaders to align children's ministry with LUMC's mission and vision.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Pray regularly for the children, families, staff, and volunteers of LUMC.
• Oversee weekly Rock City and nursery programming, including check-in, classroom readiness, staffing, and family engagement.
• Recruit, train, schedule, mentor, and support children's ministry staff and volunteers, ensuring appropriate ministry coverage.
• Select, prepare, and distribute age-appropriate curriculum and resources in a timely manner.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families regarding ministry activities, opportunities, and important information.
• Maintain Safe Sanctuaries practices and ensure required training and screening remain current for children's ministry staff and volunteers.
• Plan and coordinate Vacation Bible School and other children's/family ministry events.
• Teach regularly in Rock City on Sunday mornings and support opportunities for the coordinator to participate in worship when feasible.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and meet weekly with the supervising pastor.
• Perform other ministry-related duties as reasonably assigned in support of LUMC's mission and ministries.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18,750.00 - $26,000.00 per year Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Lithopolis, OH 43136