Location: Trinity United Methodist Church
Type: Part-Time Position
Trinity United Methodist Church is seeking a Family Ministries Coordinator to organize and grow
a ministry with children aged 3-11 and their families and to coordinate with existing nursery and
youth ministries as needed. Trinity UMC has approximately 100 active members and about 15
active and inactive children between the ages of 3 and 11.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Family Ministries Coordinator will:
- provide or recruit and schedule lay members to provide the weekly children’s sermon during the 10:30-11:30 am Sunday worship service
- provide or recruit and schedule lay members to teach children’s church during the 10:30-11:30 am Sunday worship service
- arrange the logistics for church family Sunday lunches from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm following the weekly Sunday worship service. (Meals may be covered-dish, catered, provided by food trucks, etc.)
- plan with and recruit lay members to teach weekly Sunday School (or VBS in June/July) for children aged 3-11 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- meet and coordinate with Family Ministries Committee and pastor to provide weekly adult small group options from 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- work in conjunction with the pastor and coordinate work with the Youth Director and Nursery Coordinator
- recruit adult helpers for events as needed in compliance with the UMC’s Safe Sanctuary policies
- ensure children’s teachers have the curriculum and resources they need to prepare in a timely manner
- plan and implement one event for children/families approximately six times a year, such as Fall Festival, VBS, Easter Egg Hunt, Children’s Nativity, Parents’ Day/Night Out, etc.
- communicate with parents regarding their needs and opportunities for their children and friends, including accommodations for special needs children and adults
- communicate regularly with volunteers and parents
- oversee post-Sunday activities clean up from 1:00 to 2:00 pm as needed
When lay members must cancel or cannot be identified to teach or lead any of the activities identified above, the Family Ministries Coordinator must either make alternative arrangements or be prepared to fulfill the vacant role as necessary.
The Family Ministries Coordinator must have excellent organizational and communication skills and be able to devote approximately 10 to 15 hours per week to ensuring the weekly Sunday family ministries at Trinity from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm are thoroughly planned and staffed.
The pay for this position is $800 per month.
A background check and Safe Sanctuary Training will be required for the Family Ministries Coordinator. Associated fees will be covered by the church.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion to serve in a faith community to support ministries for children and families
- Respect for children and families of different backgrounds and ages
- Respect for different family types
- Demonstrated evidence of organizational and people skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize programs with children, youth, and adults
- A basic understanding of Christianity as expressed through the United Methodist
- denomination
- Ability to work with pastor, church staff, parents, and volunteers for a safe and effective
- ministry
- Excellent character
- Available Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm or for special events as planned.
- Ability to work within a budget and properly record/submit expenses
- Other desired skills: Self-Motivation, Creativity, Positive Public Presence, Flexibility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 2 years of direct experience recruiting and organizing volunteers or team members.
- Experience working with children, ages 3-11.
Interested persons should submit the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter articulating reasons for interest in this position
- Three professional or character references (not family or friends)
Inquiries and applications should be sent to office@trinityumc.info.
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
729 Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
205.759.4206
Email: office@trinityumc.inf