Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Overview of the Position
We seek a full time professional to oversee age-specific ministries for children and teenagers.
The Director of Children and Youth Ministry ensures that our young people have a meaningful
and intentional community in which to be loved, to learn, and to use their unique spiritual gifts to
serve others.

Responsibilities:
? Create and implement age-specific programing for children and youth.
? Oversee curriculum selection and implementation, including delegation of roles and
activities.
? Recruit, coordinate, lead, and equip volunteers for youth programs, activities, and special
events, such as Vacation Bible School and youth trips.

? Seek to integrate youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is
intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church
ministries.
? As an active member of the congregation, with the pastor and worship director be a voice
for youth and families in the planning and implementation of worship, focus on
integrating/incorporating all ages into worship leading and participation, as well as
connecting our worship in the sanctuary with our service in the world.
? Share with the congregation and community the stories of faith in action through print
and online media.

Skills and Knowledge:
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills to relate to all age ranges.
? Be self-directed, having strong organizational and time management skills.
? Able and motivated to develop and build relationships at all levels, both within the
congregation and in the broader community of Chico.
? Engage children and youth as a teacher and a mentor.
? Be a self-motivated leader with a long-term vision for children’s and youth ministry.
? Be able to work efficiently and effectively with the church staff, as well as collaborating
with a team.
Qualifications:
? Have existing skills, training, or knowledge of child and youth development.
? Be able to pass a background check.
? Have a current driver’s license.
Compensation:
? $66,560 – $70,500 salary depending on experience
? health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
? employer contribution to 401(k)
? four weeks paid vacation
? paid holidays and sick leave
? continuing education
To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to Dawn Stafford at dmstafford5@gmail.com. Be prepared
that future steps in the interview will ask for a sample lesson plan or activity you have done with
children or youth. References may be requested by the interview committee.