Director of Children and Youth Ministries

We seek a full time professional to oversee age-specific ministries for children and teenagers.
The Director of Children and Youth Ministry ensures that our young people have a meaningful
and intentional community in which to be loved, to learn, and to use their unique spiritual gifts to
serve others.  This position would start in early Fall of 2024.

Responsibilities:
- Create and implement age-specific programing for children and youth.
- Oversee curriculum selection and implementation, including delegation of roles and
activities.
- Recruit, coordinate, lead, and equip volunteers for youth programs, activities, and special
events, such as Vacation Bible School and youth trips.

- Seek to integrate youth ministry into all phases of church life to create a culture that is
intentionally intergenerational, striving to unite with and complement other church
ministries.
- As an active member of the congregation, with the pastor and worship director be a voice
for youth and families in the planning and implementation of worship, focus on
integrating/incorporating all ages into worship leading and participation, as well as
connecting our worship in the sanctuary with our service in the world.
- Share with the congregation and community the stories of faith in action through print
and online media.

Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to relate to all age ranges.
- Be self-directed, having strong organizational and time management skills.
- Able and motivated to develop and build relationships at all levels, both within the
congregation and in the broader community of Chico.
- Engage children and youth as a teacher and a mentor.
- Be a self-motivated leader with a long-term vision for children’s and youth ministry.
- Be able to work efficiently and effectively with the church staff, as well as collaborating
with a team. 

Qualifications:
- Have existing skills, training, or knowledge of child and youth development.
- Be able to pass a background check.
- Have a current driver’s license.

Compensation:
- $66,560 – $70,500 salary depending on experience
- health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- employer contribution to 401(k)
- four weeks paid vacation
- paid holidays and sick leave
- continuing education

To Apply:
Email your resume and cover letter to Dawn Stafford at dmstafford5@gmail.com. Be prepared
that future steps in the interview will ask for a sample lesson plan or activity you have done with
children or youth. References may be requested by the interviewing committee.