Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries

This position reports to the Lead Pastor

Full-time, exempt

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 (depending on experience)

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Position Description:

The Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs, CO (“Heart of

Steamboat”) is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Director of Children, Youth & Family

Ministries. This person will lead a team of volunteers, as well as paid nursery workers, to

promote and nurture the faith formation in our children and youth (birth - 12th Grade) and their

families.

Duties:

The Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministries will lead the way in creating and

sustaining a place where…

• Children and youth experience the love of God

• The learning environment is safe, inviting, and effective

• Parents are provided with guidance on how they can be involved in and reinforce the

lessons and activities their children experience

• Volunteers are recruited, trained, and celebrated

• The congregation is informed and engaged in our common ministry with children and

youth

• People collaborate and work as partners in the ministry of the whole church

Responsibilities:

In the administration of the above duties, the Director of Children Youth & Family

Ministries can expect to…

• Administer and supervise core programs and events (Sunday School, VBS, etc.)

• Evaluate, determine and augment curriculum and resources as necessary

• Recruit, train, and lead team of nursery care workers and volunteers in our ministries

with children, youth and families

• Create and administer necessary budgets, supplies, and resources

• Serve as the liaison connecting families with church resources, programs, and support

• Communicate the work of the children, youth and family ministries throughout the

congregation and community

Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church ? Steamboat Springs, Colorado ? PO Box 773748 ? 736 Oak

Street ? 970-879-1290 ? www.heartofsteamboat.com• Participate in staff meetings, seasonal planning meetings, and Sunday worship; and

work collegially for the spiritual health of the entire congregation

• Lead the Children & Youth Committee to vision, design, and support ministry

• Oversee and coordinate the seasonal planning for children, youth and family ministry

events and programming; coordinate special events and intergenerational all-church

events

• Conduct and implement Safe Sanctuaries training with all teachers, leaders, care

providers, and volunteers

Qualifications:

The person we are looking to hire for this position will…

• Have a vibrant and growing commitment to Jesus Christ and an ability to communicate

that faith effectively to others

• Exhibit a passion for ministry with children and families, and the role the congregation

can play in the development of both

• Have a Bachelor’s degree

• Have two or more years (preferred) of experience in leadership role in Children and

Youth and/or Family Ministries

• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the United Methodist Church and its theological

tradition and polity

• Have an inclusive theology, and be welcoming of all family types

• Exhibit strong organizational, management, and leadership skills

• Communicate effectively with individuals as well as with large groups of all ages

• Work well with and in teams

• Demonstrate familiarity with social media platforms to enhance ministry

• Thrive in the ever-changing needs and environment of a vibrant congregation

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