First United Methodist Church of Madisonville, Kentucky, a dynamic, missional 1000-member congregation, seeks a faithful professional for the position of Director of Children’s Ministries. This is a full-time, salaried ministry position that is designed to implement the mission of First United Methodist Church by coordinating the planning and implementation of a comprehensive children’s ministry for the congregation and community. The Director of Children’s Ministries will oversee all aspects of ministry with children from birth to 5th grade.
The qualified candidate should have degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent experience. The candidate should also have a vital relationship with Jesus Christ with experience in administration, teaching, and communication with children and families. Candidates should be self-motivated, creative, a team-player, and a team builder with organizational and leadership skills.

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Children’s Ministries guides children from birth through 5th grade to have an authentic and growing Christian faith. Through the implementation of developmentally appropriate ministries, outreach events, and programs, the Director of Children’s Ministries will walk alongside of children of families in the church and children of families in the community to invite them to a relationship with Jesus Christ, encourage spiritual development and growth, and foster a connection to the larger church.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $40,000-$42,000 depending on experience and education.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
– Sunday leadership: regular leadership presence during the 9:00am (Blended, More Traditional), and 11:00am (Blended, More Contemporary) Worship services, and the 5 pm Bilingual service.
– Oversight of all discipleship ministries with children on Sundays for Sunday School and Children’s Church and on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year.
– Coordinate major children’s ministry events throughout the year (i.e. Vacation Bible School)
– Recruit, train, and spiritually develop children’s ministry volunteers
– Administrative tasks including budgeting and communication for children’s ministry
– Work closely with other Pastors and faith formation staff to support collaboration and the overall mission of the church
– Active involvement in the community and with partnership schools to reach new families.
– Utilize events and programs as a means for outreach to the community.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
– Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent experience.
– Experience in ministry with children.
– Ability to work in a cross-cultural and multilingual setting.

LOCATION:
• Madisonville, Kentucky

BENEFITS:
• 16 Paid Time Off Days Annually
• 4% Pension Contributions after 90 days
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Continuing Education Budget
• First UMC does not offer health insurance.

TO APPLY:
All applicants must send a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and qualifications along with a résumé to jobs.m1umc@gmail.com
All applicants should send their cover letter and résumé by August 31.
To learn more about Madisonville First United Methodist Church, visit www.m1umc.org