Minister of Children, Youth & Families

Apply at cumc.net/employment General Description Community United Methodist Church seeks a passionate, servant-hearted leader to sustain and grow our ministries with children, youth, and families. This full-time position will guide the church's Christian formation programs for children (birth-5th grade), youth (6th-12th grade), and families, working closely with the pastor and dedicated servant leaders, as well as collaborating and partnering with local faith communities and our United Methodist Conference to cultivate a vibrant, welcoming faith community. What You'll Do Lead and coordinate ministries for children, youth, and families Recruit, equip, and support teams of servant leaders Foster safe, trusting, and supportive relationships that honor each child, adolescent, and caregiver's experiences Plan and oversee Sunday School, Children's Church, youth gatherings, retreats, confirmation, and family events Select engaging, inclusive faith curriculum honoring diverse developmental needs and identities Develop outreach opportunities such as Vacation Bible School, mission experiences, and seasonal events Encourage participation from new and existing families Ensure Safe Sanctuary policies are followed Implement and maintain organizational systems for supply storage and shared digital documents Collaborate with church leadership and staff on vision, worship celebrations, long-term planning, and annual budgeting Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the faith curriculum, refine, and improve What We're Looking For A committed Christian with a heart for the spiritual formation of young people and families A strong relational leader and organizer who works well with volunteers Familiarity with the United Methodist Church and a Wesleyan theology of grace 3-5 years of teaching or ministry experience with children or youth, including paid or unpaid experience in a church context, is preferred. (Extensive unpaid servant leadership in the church may, in some cases, be substituted for paid teaching or ministry experience.) A degree in teaching, child or youth development, ministry, or related disciplines is preferred Applicants who do not meet all of the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $55k-$65k 403(b) with matching after one year Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off, holidays, and sick days

Application:

Please submit an application, resume, and cover letter here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person