Children's Ministry Coordinator - Irvine, United States - University United Methodist Church Irvine

Description

University UMC Irvine is a multi-cultural, progressive Christian congregation seeking to love everyone and nurture others in their spiritual journey.

• Collaborative leadership
• Flexible hours
• Positive environment
• God's love and grace

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.

• 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 selfassurance.
• 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 Grownups 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 TrunkorTreat.
• Coordinate seasonal musical programs with Children's Music Director.
• Perform other related duties as may be requested or 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.

• 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.

• 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 selfcontribution

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

• Children's Ministry: 1 year (preferred)

• Irvine, CA preferred)