Voice of Truth Church

Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Full-Time

Job Description: Director of Children and Youth Ministries Job Description – 2025 Hours: 40 hours per week Compensation: Salaried position Position Summary The Director of Children and Youth Ministry is a full-time leadership role (40 hours per week) responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the children and youth ministries. This includes Sunday mornings, Wednesday night programming (Awana & Youth), volunteer recruitment and training, child safety compliance, special events, childcare for church functions, and overall children and youth ministry administration. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a spiritually mature, organized, and energetic leader who has a passion for helping children know and follow Jesus. The ideal candidate will be: - A biblically qualified leader. - Clear in their understanding of the gospel. - A strong communicator who maintains regular communication with children, youth, parents, and volunteers - A team builder who can recruit, train, and encourage volunteers - Highly organized and detail-oriented - Committed to safety and excellence in children’s ministry - Able to create engaging, joyful environments for children - Creative and innovative, able to develop fresh, engaging activities, events, and experiences that help children and youth connect with one another and grow in their faith. - Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple responsibilities - Supportive of the church’s mission, vision, and leadership Sunday Mornings - Open the facility and ensure electronic check-in stations are ready for parents to check in their children. - Prepare all curriculum and corresponding supplies needed to equip teachers for Sunday School. - Create a welcoming environment with volunteer greeters to help as the gatekeepers to the childrens ministry. - Oversee classroom organization and cleanliness. - Organize and lead a volunteer huddle before children and youth are dismissed to their classrooms. - Coordinate Children’s Church, including maintaining and communicating the volunteer schedule. - Prepare and distribute all curriculum for Children’s Church volunteers. Wednesday Nights - Open the facility and ensure electronic check-in stations are ready for parents to check in their children. - In the youth room turn on lights, projector, computer, and set up games. - Serve as the emcee, or recruit an emcee, who creates energy and prepares children for the evening’s activities. - Organize and lead a volunteer huddle before children are dismissed to their classrooms. - Organize and lead a volunteer huddle for youth volunteers. - Prepare all curriculum and corresponding supplies needed to equip Awana and youth ministry teachers and leaders. Volunteers - Recruit volunteers as needed for both children and youth ministries. - Develop and maintain a clear Children’s Ministry handbook that outlines all policies and procedures. - Organize volunteer training sessions at least twice per year. - Conduct background checks for all volunteers serving in Children and Youth Ministries. - Complete all MinistrySafe training videos and successfully pass the required assessments. - Train all volunteers in MinistrySafe materials, as well as the church’s safety policies and procedures. - Create meaningful ways to show appreciation for Children and Youth Ministry volunteers. Special Events - Organize Trunk or Treat. - Organize Awana Graduation. - Attend Awana conference. - Plan special activities for major holidays (i.e. Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, etc.) - Plan, oversee, and attend youth camp. - Plan and oversee children-related aspects of the Fall Festival. - Plan at least two family and/or children’s events outside of regular programming (Wednesday nights or Sunday mornings). - Plan regular activities (ideally once per month) for youth outside of regular programming (Wednesday nights or Sunday mornings). - Attend various sporting events for youth who are part of Voice of Truth. Other Childcare Opportunities - Coordinate childcare for member’s meetings. - Coordinate childcare for special events such as worship nights, Good Friday services, and other church gatherings. - Coordinate childcare for 0-4 years old during Sunday morning gatherings. Administrative Responsibilities - Organize and maintain records for families participating in any Children and Youth Ministry activities. - Create opportunities to get parents of Happy Hollow students and other guest parents to be connected to the regular activities of Voice of Truth Church. - Attend all staff meetings. - Meet weekly one-on-one with the Lead Pastor. - Manage and track the Children’s Ministry budget. - Submit monthly reimbursement forms for ministry-related expenses.