Employment Opportunities

Family Ministry Director

Northlawn United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, MI

Part-Time (Average 10 hours per week)

Hourly Pay: $18/hr


A compassionate, inclusive, intergenerational community of United Methodists in Grand Rapids, Michigan are looking for an energetic, driven, community-minded, creative leader to support, implement, and expand the family ministry program of this growing church. This is a 10 hours paid per week position, including Sunday worship, planning, and two monthly weeknight team meetings. The ideal candidate has experience working with children (camp, VBS, Sunday School, Youth Group), inclusive understanding of developmental levels and needs of all children, including neurodiversity and various backgrounds, flexibility and creativity, organization in scheduling volunteers and program planning, and strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. College students are welcome to apply and will be considered. Bachelor’s degree and is a plus but not required.


Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise Kids Connection and summer programming for kids birth-18

  • Recruit, train, and lead teen and adult volunteers to teach and assist in Family Ministry programming

  • Work with the pastor to involve kids and their families in Sunday worship services

  • Supervise and collaborate with Nursery coordinator to meet needs

  • Communicate with youth and families individually and online

  • Provide opportunities for at-home family discipleship

Personal Attributes

  • A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ

  • A true heart for ministry

  • The desire to help others grow in their faith by connecting with children and their families

  • The ability to relate well to others and lead a team of volunteers with humility, flexibility, and strong communication

  • A hunger for lifelong learning and growing and to share that passion with others

  • Patient, caring, and kind personality

  • High energy with a positive friendly attitude

  • Passion for making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

Professional Qualifications

  • Positive connections with children, teenagers, and volunteers

  • Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills

  • Positive team leader

  • Friendly, clear verbal and written communication

  • Successful experience with technology and social media

  • Competent to maintain boundaries and confidentiality

  • Experience working with students and/or families in a Christian ministry setting

To apply, please submit a current resume with a cover letter to sprc@northlawnumc.org 

Applications will also be accepted via Indeed and Handshake college career-services platform.