Director of Childrens and Youth Ministry

About the position San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church (SRVUMC) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Director of Children's and Youth Ministry. This part-time position is designed for someone who possesses the experience, desire, vision, and competency to develop and direct programs for young children and youth. The overarching goal of the Next Generation Ministry is to foster a strong educational program that builds relationships among ministry chairs, teachers, students, parents (including the PTA), and church leaders. This collaborative effort aims to strengthen the students' commitment to the church and enhance their growth in faith and love for Jesus Christ. The responsibilities of this position encompass a wide range of functions, including providing leadership and faith development to the children's and/or youth ministry members and their families. This includes overseeing weekly Sunday School programming and special events, serving as a trusted source for spiritual guidance (such as Bible study, prayer, and worship), and offering relational support through community service and evangelism. The Director will also be responsible for organizational and administrative leadership, ensuring that the ministry runs smoothly and effectively. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Director will seek to recruit, train, and supervise teachers, leaders, and volunteers to assist in the Sunday School classroom and related events. A key aspect of this role is maintaining a strategy for outreach, recruiting, and assimilating new children, youth, and families into the church community. The Director will need to become well-versed in the church's purpose, mission, and ministry vision, and will be expected to encourage and coordinate outreach opportunities, seasonal programs (such as Vacation Bible School), and fellowship activities for children, youth, and their families. The ability to inspire children, youth, and team members of all ages is essential, as is providing pastoral care to families, children, and youth. A vital relationship with Jesus Christ is a fundamental requirement for this position. Responsibilities • Provide leadership and faith development to the children's and/or youth ministry members and their families. , • Oversee weekly Sunday School programming and special events. , • Serve as a trusted source for spiritual guidance, including Bible study, prayer, and worship. , • Offer relational support through community service and evangelism. , • Recruit, train, and supervise teachers, leaders, and volunteers for Sunday School and related events. , • Maintain a strategy for outreach, recruiting, and assimilating new children, youth, and families. , • Become well-versed in the church's purpose, mission, and ministry vision. , • Encourage and coordinate outreach opportunities and seasonal programs such as Vacation Bible School. , • Inspire children, youth, and team members of all ages. , • Provide pastoral care to families, children, and youth. Requirements • College graduate with some seminary education or training in Christian education preferred. , • Spiritual maturity and high degree of moral and ethical conduct. , • Friendly, enthusiastic, and flexible team approach while working with children, youth, parents, and staff members. , • Experience in working with children in a church setting, either as staff or volunteer. , • Minimum of 1 year of experience with children. , • Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience. Nice-to-haves • Ability to commute to Alamo, CA 94507 (preferred). , • Ability to relocate to Alamo, CA 94507 before starting work (preferred). Benefits • Part-time hourly position with a pay range of $28 to $40 per hour based on qualifications and experience. , • Flexible working hours between 12 to 25 hours per week depending on the role (combined youth and children or youth only or children only). , • Occasional time off available upon request and advance notice to Lead Pastor. Apply Job!