Director of Children's Ministries

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Children’s Ministries plays a vital role in nurturing the faith journey of our youngest disciples. Rooted in the mission and values of Redmond UMC, this position is responsible for creating a welcoming, inclusive, and spiritually enriching environment where children can explore the Bible, grow in their relationship with God, and build meaningful connections within RUMC. Through thoughtful leadership, collaboration with volunteers and families, and creative programming, the Director helps shape a ministry that is joyful, justice-minded, and grounded in love.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A strong and growing Christian faith, with a commitment to supporting the mission and ministry goals of Redmond UMC as guided by the pastor and church leadership.
• At least two years of experience leading or supporting children’s ministry programs, with demonstrated enthusiasm and skill in working with young people.
• A passion for nurturing the spiritual lives of children, grounded in a commitment to inclusion, justice, and community witness.
• Demonstrate emotional, spiritual, and professional maturity – including the ability to lead with integrity, work well both independently and collaboratively, honor confidentiality when appropriate, and uphold healthy relational boundaries.
• Strong time management skills, including punctuality for events and meetings, preparedness for programming, and timely communication with clergy, staff, volunteers, and families.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and digital – with the ability to connect across a variety of audiences and platforms.
• A collaborative spirit and ability to engage respectfully and effectively with people of diverse ages, identities, and backgrounds.
• Commitment to responsible stewardship of program resources, including budgeting and financial accountability.

Vacation & Time Off: We value rest, renewal, and healthy work-life balance. The Director of Children's Ministries received paid vacation, holidays, and additional time off as outlined in our employee policies. Specifics will be shared during the interview process.

Healthcare Stipend: As part of our commitment to the well-being of our staff, Redmond UMC offers a monthly healthcare stipend to offset health-related expenses. We're glad to discuss the details during the interview.

English (Advanced/Fluent)

The Director of Children's Ministries must be able to communicate clearly and warmly with children, families, volunteers, and church leadership. This includes strong verbal communication for teaching and relationship-building, as well as excellent written communication for lesson preparation, emails, volunteer coordination, and documentation.

Additional Languages (Optional/Preferred)

Proficiency in additional languages commonly spoken in our community (e.g. Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese) is welcomed and valued, though not required. Multilingual ability supports our commitment to hospitality, inclusion, and engaging with families of diverse backgrounds.