Children’s Ministry Coordinator at University United Methodist Church Irvine
Irvine, CA 92612
About the job
University United Methodist Church (Irvine, CA)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Job Description
University UMC in Irvine, CA is seeking to hire a Children’s Ministry Coordinator responsible to provide vision, direction, recruiting, teaching, and mentoring as to grow the Children’s ministry program. This position is a part-time (average 20 hours), salaried, non-exempt position.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Lead Pastor
DUTIES:
· Direct weekly Kid Jam (Sunday morning/Sunday School activities).
· Coordinate Nursery care.
· Coordinate Children’s Time lesson for 9:30am Sunday service.
· Find, interview, select, and direct Children’s Ministry volunteers.
· Manage and maintain Ministry Safe training records for all volunteers.
· Create both a Christian and safe environment to provide our children with positive experiences and self-assurance.
· Coordinate yearly Vacation Bible School (VBS).
· Develop program that nurtures Christian family life.
· Serve as liaison and support for Child’s World Preschool (CWPS) including monthly chapel.
· Foster relationships with CWPS families through ministries such as Donuts for Grown-ups and Parent’s Night out.
· Maintain contact with all past, present, and potential families with children.
· Participate in planning and collaborating on monthly SHINE activity.
· Plan and execute community events such as Easter and Trunk-or-Treat.
· Coordinate seasonal musical programs with Children’s Music Director.
· Perform other related duties as may be requested or required.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and a high school diploma is required.
· Previous experience with children’s ministry.
· Organization and leadership.
· Ability to mentor and encourage youth on their faith journey.
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS:
· Yearly Salary: $26,000-$34,000 commensurate with experience.
· Availability:
o 20 hours per week
o Sundays; staff meetings Tuesdays at 11:00am; six Wednesday evenings per year (SHINE); weekdays for monthly CWPS chapel; some weekends (Fri/Sat) for special events.
BENEFITS:
· Vacation: Two weeks per year (40 hours, accumulated as 0.038 per hour worked)
· Sick Time: As per UUMC manual (1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked)
· Insurance: Not available.
· Retirement: Available by self-contribution.
Organization Information
Address
University United Methodist Church Irvine
18422 Culver Drive
Irvine, California 92612
Contact
Rev. Cathie Capp
9497868354
[email protected]
Website
www.uumcirvine.org