JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Kidtown Director – West Nashville Congregation
Job Status
Full time (40 hrs/week)
Reports to
Executive Director – Midtown West Nashville
Job Summary
Midtown West Kidtown Director works in partnership with the congregation’s leadership to develop and implement a children’s ministry that is Gospel-centered and ministers to both children and families of Midtown West. Principally the Kidtown Director is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and leadership of the Kidtown ministry and developing the relational environment of families through engagement in the community of Midtown West.
Leading and equipping a team of volunteers to serve on a regular, ongoing basis is a critical element of this role.
Functions & Responsibilities
Create and lead the Kidtown Ministry at Midtown West Nashville:
- Develop interdependence with congregational leadership and key volunteers in continual development and growth of Midtown West Kidtown
- Manage the resources available to Kidtown: define needs, make purchases, maintain resources, etc
- Sets and maintains work schedule and time management based on job responsibilities
- With the help of congregational leadership, find & implement a curriculum for Kidtown
- Plan and prepare curriculum implementation weekly, and lead Kidtown on Sunday mornings
- Plan and execute Kidtown events that support the congregational ministry plan.
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures
Develop the Structure for Identifying, Recruiting, & Mobilizing Kidtown Volunteers:
- Create an organizational volunteer structure required to create a safe and loving Kidtown environment each week
- Is actively and intentionally developing volunteers to catch the vision of Kidtown and consistent leadership in ministering to children and families
- Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers & paid assistants (if applicable) for Midtown West
- Develop & maintain Kidtown Volunteer handbook
- Pray with, recast vision, and encourage Kidtown volunteers weekly before Kidtown
Team and Relationship Building:
- Recruits, assembles, and builds teams to assist and support the Kidtown ministry
- Networks and relationally engages new families and parents on Sundays
- Manage ongoing communication with Kidtown families, volunteers, and congregation
- Regularly share stories of celebration from the Kidtown ministry with the congregation
Additional Expectations:
- Co-labors with congregational leadership to create a Kidtown ministry that aligns with the vision & values of the congregation
- Collaborates with other Midtown Kidtown directors to learn best practices & problem-solve issues
- Attends weekly Midtown West weekly staff meetings
- Meets weekly with the Midtown West Pastor for planning and development
- Reports to the Executive Pastor as it relates to objectives, logistical and administrative aspects of the role
- Participates in the life and community of Midtown Fellowship as a member of the church body
Education, Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience leading teams and working with families
- An active and committed Christian faith with beliefs and lifestyle consistent with the doctrine of the PCA
- Strong gifting in leadership and building relationships
Additional skills and experience:
- Leads teams with authority and good humor
- Embraces challenges with creativity, experimenting with and evaluating novel solutions
- Prioritizes competing tasks/projects and manages time well
- Delegates willingly and develops others
Personal characteristics:
- Hungry for growth in relationship with Christ
- Humble leader who is open to feedback and loves to learn
- Embraces change as opportunity for positive growth, for self and organization
- Enthusiastic about opportunity to work in ministry
- Approaches daily work as a calling
Key competencies for Kidtown Ministry
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