DIRECTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRY JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Family Ministry at First United Methodist Church of Eufaula, Alabama, will bless children and youth (infant – high school). They will guide and nurture the church’s mission and vision for ministry with children and youth and their families.

Spiritual Requirements:

• Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

• Commitment to personal spiritual growth and a healthy lifestyle

• Wesleyan theology background preferred

Qualifications:

• S/he should have strong people skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills, be a good motivator, be supportive and nurturing, and be able to recruit and mentor other laypersons that they may serve God more effectively. S/he should promote the mission of FUMC – Eufaula to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our church, community, and world.

Responsibilities:

• Create a safe environment for children and youth to experience the love of God and build relationships with others

• Support parents in the spiritual formation of children and youth and help them connect with the larger congregation

• Develop existing educational and worship programs: eg. Sunday School, Children’s Church, Acolytes, Confirmation, Vacation Bible School (in summer), and guide the development of new educational programs

• Guide the selection of developmentally appropriate curriculum

• Develop existing fellowship programs: Youth Group (weekly), Souper-Bowl Youth Fundraiser (Feb), Easter Egg Hunt (Mar/Apr), Trunk or Treat (Oct), Nativity Program (Dec) and guide the development of new fellowship programs

• Organize youth summer mission trip

• Develop service and mission experiences for children, youth and families throughout the year

• Make daily ministry and administrative decisions regarding children and youth ministry

• Work with staff to communicate and coordinate children and youth ministry with larger church ministry

• Implement the recruiting and training of the children and youth ministry volunteer teams

• Manage all social media accounts for the children and youth ministries as well as assist the church with their social media

• Create and work with a Family Ministry Council and report updates quarterly to the Church Council

• Ensure all Safe Sanctuaries guidelines are followed

• Oversee the budget process and expenditures related to children and youth ministry

• Participate in continuing education and training programs (annually) in consultation with the lead pastor and/or Family Ministry Council

• Attend and invest in children and youth activities outside of the church: eg. visits to schools, school activities, recreational and community activities

• Build connections with the local community for mission and outreach

• Care for members (children/youth) who are in need or who have not attended church regularly

• Make hospital and funeral visits as needed, especially when related to children/youth

• Engage in additional duties as needed or directed by lead pastor

Additional Information:

• Hours:  30-35 hours per week, including Sunday mornings

• Starting Base Compensation: $35,000 / year + $500 for continuing education (salary can be revisited based on experience and education)

• This position will be eligible for annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays as outlined in the Personnel Policy Handbook of First United Methodist Church – Eufaula.

• Per the Personnel Policy Handbook of First United Methodist Church – Eufaula, this position will begin with a 90 day probationary period followed by a review, and a job performance review annually.

• Willing/able to relocate to Eufaula, Alabama, if necessary

• Contact: Erin Wingate, Staff Parish Relations Committee Chairperson, wingatee@bellsouth.net/home