Children's Ministry Program Coordinator
Hours worked: Part-time or Full-time (including Sundays and occasional Friday evenings)
Reports to: Director of Children’s Ministry
Date: April 1, 2025
Position Summary
The Children’s Ministry Program Coordinator supports the Director of Children’s Ministry in the nurture and care of the children of Central so they grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ and live in grateful response to his grace. Central believes that the primary responsibility for the Christian nurture of children lies with their parents, but this responsibility extends to the entire Christian community. Central’s Children’s Ministry provides resources, community, and programs to support parents in this important responsibility.
The Children’s Ministry Program Coordinator supports the Director of Children’s Ministry by coordinating one of three Sunday Children’s Worship services that take place each week and assisting in the preparation for and implementation of Sunday services and other Children’s Ministry weekly and monthly programming. This position requires experience with children at various developmental stages and a knowledge and commitment to the gospel and to the theological commitments and philosophy of ministry at Central.
Main Responsibilities
Job Description
Program Coordination
- Assist with coordinating programming for children ages 6 months through 5th grade, including:
- The Mustard Seed Club (weekly on Wednesdays)
- Fantastic Friday (monthly)
- Vacation Bible School (annually)
- Christmas Pageant (annually)
- Other special events (Wreath making, pumpkin painting, Easter Egg hunt, Christmas party, New Families evenings, Central Park picnics, etc.)
- Sunday programming
- Coordinate one Sunday service each week (preferably the 5 p.m. service, expected in Fall 2025)
- Assist with classroom setup and cleanup
- Maintain an inventory of supplies
Curriculum Preparation and Organization
- Implement Gospel-centered and age-appropriate curriculum for the 2s and 3s Sunday program
- Utilize the God Loves Me curriculum to prep Sunday materials
- Organize, prepare, and stock classroom with necessary supplies
- Organize and store extra materials
- Assist with curriculum preparation for Mustard Seed Club (weekly) and Fantastic Friday (monthly)
- Implement curriculum each week utilizing the standard template
- Organize, prepare, and stock rooms with necessary supplies
- Organize and store extra materials
Volunteer Support
- Collaborate with Children’s Ministry staff to coordinate volunteer-related events
- Assist the Director of Children’s Ministry with the planning and implementation of all Children’s Ministry Volunteer Trainings
- Help coordinate annual volunteer appreciation dinner in collaboration with other staff
Relationships
- Build trusting relationships with children and their families in order to fully embrace and integrate them into the life and community of the church
- Welcome all new families, prioritizing both evangelism and pursuing those who are new to the church
- Build relationships with volunteers in order to better prepare, encourage, strengthen, and care for them in their ministry
- Participate in the life and worship of the congregation
- Establish a presence on Sundays so that children see a consistent and friendly face of someone who loves them and loves Jesus
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Energetic, warm, and able to share the love of Jesus with children and their families
- An ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate and steward church resources responsibly
- Has experience with childhood development (and faith development) as well as religious educational theory and practice
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
- A growing understanding of and commitment to the basic convictions of reformed theology as expressed in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms
- An understanding of and commitment to the vision and values and the philosophy of ministry of Central
Expectations of All Central Church Staff
- A personal and growing commitment to Jesus as Lord and Savior in reliance upon his grace
- A commitment to the authority of Scripture and to a lifestyle that befits a follower of Jesus
- A willingness to work within the framework of the church’s governing structure and procedures
- A willing heart, teachable spirit, positive attitude, flexible nature, and sense of humor
- A team ministry commitment which places the good of the whole over individual goals
- An ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
- A focus on maintaining proper priorities and boundaries in one’s personal and family life
- A dedication to our staff values of excellence, integrity, humility, courage, and creativity
- A commitment to personally support the work of the church through financial gifts and prayer
- A passion for excellence for the glory of God
About Central Church and Resound Project
Central Presbyterian Church is a historic, 200-year-old congregation in the heart of New York City that has experienced significant renewal over the past 20 years and is currently home to a diverse body of seasoned leaders, many families, and a dynamic body of students, young professionals, and artists. Central launched Resound Project in 2021 with a vision to strengthen new and existing churches in light of the changing cultural context so that the gospel of Jesus Christ might resound to the next generation. Resound Project is constituted as an initiative housed within Central Church and under the oversight of Central’s officers along with its own President and advisory board. It will remain deeply tied to Central through interlocking board appointments, the fact that Central’s Senior Pastor is Resound Project’s President, and also Central’s role as a leading source of funding for the foreseeable future. The combined budgets of Central Church and Resound Project range between $4 and $5 million annually, with plans to scale both entities over time.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume online.