Director of Children's Ministries

Job Description

Southside Methodist Church is seeking a passionate, organized, and spiritually grounded Director of Children’s Ministries to lead and grow a vibrant ministry serving children from birth through 5th grade.

This individual will help create a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment where children and families can learn, love, and live Jesus together. The ideal candidate is a relational leader who loves children, partners well with parents, volunteers, and staff, communicates effectively, and can thoughtfully lead both weekly ministry programming and large-scale events such as Vacation Bible School, seasonal celebrations, outreach initiatives, and family ministry opportunities.

The Director of Children’s Ministries will work closely with church staff, volunteers, and families to help guide the next generation in faith while building strong relationships throughout the church and community.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualification for the Director of Children’s Ministries:

• Proven demonstrations of Christian values and character
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year college or university preferred
• Minimum of five years demonstrated, effective supervisory ministry leadership experience in a church setting
• Outgoing personality that is able to connect to children and adults in the congregation
• Excellent teamwork and management abilities to lead ministry teams, multiple projects, and supervision of staff, volunteers, and contractors
• Ability to innovate, initiate, organize, complete, and follow up on programs and events
• Able to creatively problem-solve if issues arise
• Able to maintain a high level of integrity, discernment, and discretion with sensitive information and people
• Proficient in: spreadsheet software, Canva, and word processing software
• Pass and maintain Level II FL Background screening

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and carryout Sunday children’s programs, Wednesday night activities, seasonal and special events
• Order necessary materials needed for programs and events
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers and part-time nursery staff
• Submit an annual budget and be fiscally responsible to work within the approved budget
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of adults and children
• Meet regularly with individual staff and attend weekly staff meetings
• Understand and complies with the church’s child and youth protection policies
• Verify background screening are up to date for all children’s volunteers and nursery staff
• Other church activities assigned by Senior Pastor

We are seeking a candidate based in or willing to relocate independently to the Jacksonville, FL area. We are not able to provide relocation assistance.