Watkinsville First United Methodist Church seeks a dynamic, team-minded Minister to Children who will lead a program of ministry to children from birth through Elementary School and their families. Working alongside the pastor, Youth Director, paid interns, and volunteers, this Ministerwill provide ministry on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, in addition to events and trips.
This person is accountable for leading the ministry program's development that continues to nurture a spiritual foundation for children and their families. Major accountabilities/job functions include:
- Coordinate, oversee, & develop programs to include weekday & Sunday programs
- Identify and execute ministry and mission opportunities for children and families to participate in, including retreats, mission trips, and local service projects
- Liaison for children’s program ministries
- Must be affirming of children from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Supervising Nursery workers to ensure our smallest children are safe and loved.
Qualifications:
- Solid relationship with Christ
- History of working within teams and with children
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
- Energetic, flexible, and team-player spirit
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge, e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
- Have or willing to obtain C.P.R./First Aid Certification
- Pass a background check and drug screen
- Be able to lift 50 pounds
- Live in a 45-minute radius of the church
This is a 25 hour per week position, with paid time off and holidays after the probationary period: flexible work hours, competitive compensation, and a great working environment.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- High Shoals, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person