DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES—FULL TIME, $68-73k plus benefits

St. John's Presbyterian Church – Los Angeles, CA

St. John's, in the heart of West LA, is seeking a full time Director to lead our program for children from infants to 5th grade and their families. We are a supportive, diverse church desiring to nurture our children's faith and outreach to the neighborhood including our on-campus nursery school and elementary school next door.

If one likes a challenge, is passionate to see God's kingdom expand, wants to be part of renewal, see oneself as a harvester of ripe fruit and can develop mature believers, we want you! We want a creative leader with initiative who wants to build a bigger light on a hill in our hometown.

Reports to:

Pastor/Head of Staff and Growing in Faith Commission

Works with: Student & Youth Ministries Team, Director of Student & Youth Ministries

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead children's ministry programs: Sunday School, midweek programs, VBS, and children's participation in worship.

· Plan family-focused events and provide resources/support for parents.

· Lead and expand outreach initiatives that welcome families from the surrounding community, strengthen the outreach aspects of current programs, and serve as a visible, Christ-centered presence for newcomers and visiting families;

· Recruit, train, and lead volunteers with joy and clarity.

· Coordinate with youth ministry to support "tweens" and engage youth as helpers.

· Partner with Nursery School to connect families to church life.

· Communicate effectively through email, social media, newsletters, and church calendar.

Qualifications:

· Deep, growing Christian faith and clear call to children/family ministry.

· Training and/or experience in Christian education, child development, and family engagement.

· Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

· Ability to recruit and equip volunteers; creative, flexible, collaborative.

Expectations:

· Maintain personal faith practice.

· Stay current on best ministry practices.

· Demonstrate measurable program growth within two years.