General Duties:
The Children's Ministry Director will oversee LP's (LP) programming for children, birth through 6th grade. The successful candidate will be the face of LP's children's ministry, coordinating volunteer leaders and overseeing their work to ensure they minister effectively and feel fulfilled in their calling. This position will also oversee Lakewood Life & LP's Church Center App management.
Areas of Responsibility
- Recruit and oversee volunteers for children's activities
- Develop and maintain an inviting environment for children of all life experiences
- Develop relational partnerships with parents and guardians of LP children, recognizing them as the primary disciplers of their children
- Oversee the planning and implementation of all special children's ministry events, including all Sunday morning and Wednesday evening children's ministries
- Demonstrates an ability to work with ministry leaders to promote children's discipleship and connectivity to the greater church family
- Steward resource requests to stay within allotted children's budget
- Additional items as requested by Executive or Lead Pastor
Professional Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma; Bible training preferred
- Exhibits versatility using technology
- Displays a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrates strong written communication skills
- Effectively manages time and prioritizes work appropriately
- Professional appearance and attitude
Personal Qualifications
- Demonstrates the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5: 22-23) and a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Displays a successful track record of working with students and their families
- Commits to membership, faithful attendance, and service at LP
- Understands and protects the confidential nature of the information entrusted to him/her
- Agrees with LP's articles of faith and by-laws
- Values life-long learning and has a teachable spirit
- Displays dependability, arrives on time, and works the expected hours each week
- Is an excellent team player who engages and works with other staff with humility, teachability, and joy.
Physical Qualifications
- Able to climb stairs, stand, sit, walk, kneel, bend, push, pull, and reach a chalkboard height
- Can lift, lower, or carry up to twenty pounds
- Tolerates occasional interruptions, noise, high stress, and outdoor duty in temperatures that may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit or be lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit
- Able to operate a copier, telephone, computer, printer, calculator, and AV equipment
- Has manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination, and visual acuity (both near and far)
- Can speak and hear clearly and communicate data
Supervision and Evaluation
The Executive Pastor supervises the Children's Ministry Director.
Commitment Required
This part-time, exempt position works 29 hours per week on a schedule set by the Executive Pastor. This is an onsite position at the Church office, and Sunday and Wednesday work is required as essential to this role. This position does not include benefits.