Children's Ministry Director

Job Description

Mission Hill Church is a thriving non-denominational church in beautiful Traverse City Michigan's Peninsula neighborhood. We are seeking a Children's Ministry Director for our vibrant and welcoming congregation.

Position Summary

The Children’s Ministry Director provides vision, leadership, and oversight for the church’s ministry to children from nursery through elementary age. This role creates a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment where children can grow in faith, families feel supported, and volunteers are equipped to serve effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead age-appropriate ministry programs, lessons, and special events for children.
• Grow all children’s programs through community involvement and development and implementation of annual personal and ministry plans.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage volunteers serving in children’s ministry.
• Ensure all classrooms, activities, and procedures support a safe and secure environment for children.
• Partner with parents by providing regular communication, resources, and support for spiritual growth at home.
• Oversee Sunday programming, volunteer scheduling, event planning, seasonal events, and outreach opportunities.
• Monitor and support the spiritual and relational health of volunteers and families.
• Select, organize, or adapt curriculum that aligns with the church’s beliefs and ministry goals.
• Manage ministry records, attendance, supplies, and budget needs.
• Work collaboratively with pastors, staff, and ministry leaders to support the overall mission of the church.
• Welcome new families and help children connect meaningfully into the life of the church.
• Evaluate ministry effectiveness and recommend improvements for growth and impact.
• Work with Community Children’s Director to provide lessons for preschool children.
• Support MomCo group with curriculum, agenda, activity and communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a mature and growing faith in Christ and a love of children and families.
• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, theology, child development, or a related area, preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience leading a church children’s ministry program and working with volunteers.
• Strong Alignment with Mission Hill Church Mision, Vision and Core Values.
• Experience working with volunteers, curriculum planning, and family ministry.
• Comfortable working with and learning new software and A/V technology.
• Visionary and strategic thinker with strong organizational and execution skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple programs and teams.
• Collaborative team player who works well with clergy, church council/leadership, congregation and families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.