NOW HIRING: Children & Youth Minister
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Children and Youth Minister is responsible for fostering the spiritual formation and faith development of children (PreK–5th grade) and youth (6th–12th grade) at Centennial UMC. The minister leads, coordinates, and evaluates ministries that engage young people and their families through worship, discipleship, service, leadership development, and community-building opportunities. This position emphasizes cultivating meaningful relationships, empowering volunteer leaders, and delivering programs with measurable spiritual and community outcomes.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Executive Pastor
The Children and Youth Minister is responsible for fostering the spiritual formation and faith development of children (PreK–5th grade) and youth (6th–12th grade) at Centennial UMC. The minister leads, coordinates, and evaluates ministries that engage young people and their families through worship, discipleship, service, leadership development, and community-building opportunities. This position emphasizes cultivating meaningful relationships, empowering volunteer leaders, and delivering programs with measurable spiritual and community outcomes.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Executive Pastor
KEY OUTCOMES:
- Engaged Young Disciples: Children and youth consistently participate in age-appropriate faith formation activities that promote spiritual growth and Christian identity.
- Facilitate weekly FaithWalk classes (PreK–5th) and youth gatherings (6th–12th).
- Launch and facilitate midweek youth group experiences (Wednesdays, Roseville Campus).
- Facilitate children & youth leadership in Sunday worship through reading, music, or other forms of service at least quarterly.
- Empowered Volunteer Leaders: A committed and well-equipped team of adult and youth volunteers supports ministry programming.
- Recruit and train active volunteers annually.
- Provide bi-annual trainings and regular communication with volunteers.
- Maintain up-to-date background checks and Safe Sanctuaries training for all volunteers.
- Family Connection & Communication: Parents and caregivers are informed, engaged, and feel supported in their child’s spiritual journey.
- Distribute a yearly calendar and maintain weekly email and biweekly social media updates.
- Initiate at least one personal check-in with each new family within their first month of participation.
- Coordinate three all-family events per year to build intergenerational community.
- Faith Milestones & Special Events: Children and youth mark meaningful faith milestones in ways that are memorable and formative.
- Oversee Confirmation Program
- Coordinate Vacation Bible School (VBS), Christmas Program, and other seasonal events.
- Offer two service-focused outings annually (one local middle school trip, one weeklong high school trip)
- Inclusive, Welcoming Ministry Culture: All children and youth, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, feel seen, safe, and spiritually nurtured.
- Create inclusive program environments across both campuses.
- Partner with pastoral and lay leaders to ensure belonging and representation in program design.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
- Implement consistent programming across campuses and in off-site locations as scheduled.
- Manage curriculum, supplies, and logistics for children’s and youth ministries.
- Maintain attendance records and monitor spiritual engagement.
- Provide support and presence at Sunday services and special events.
- Serve as staff liaison to Children & Family Ministry and Youth Ministry volunteer teams.
- Coordinate communication strategy and online presence for ministry areas with Centennial’s Communications & Office Manager
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated Christian faith and commitment to spiritual formation of children and youth.
- Experience in children’s or youth ministry, Christian education, or related leadership roles.
- Ability to recruit, inspire, and manage volunteers.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, digital).
- Affirming of LGBTQIA+ youth and families; upholds a theology of inclusion and grace.
- Minimum: High School diploma or GED; Preferred: post-secondary education in ministry, education, or related field.
- Must pass a background check.
WORK SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION
- Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week (includes Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, plus event-based flexibility).
- Wage: $21.00-$25.00/hour.
- Some remote work possible, though weekly in-person presence required at both campuses.