Family Ministry Assistant Director

Stone Church of Willow Glen (PCUSA)

Job Description: Family Ministry Assistant Director

Supervisor: Family Ministry Director

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to provide both leadership and support within the scope of Family Ministry at Stone Church of Willow Glen.

The following mission statement will guide this position:

Mission Statement

The Family Ministry Assistant Director at Stone Church works with the Director to create and facilitate a vibrant, inclusive community where children and families are invited to belong, be loved, and grow in faith. Through thoughtful, accessible, and developmentally-appropriate programs, this ministry supports children as they learn about faith-informed values, establish or deepen their connection with God, and discover their place in the life of the church and the broader community.

Relationships

● Works closely with the Family Ministry Director

● Participates in weekly staff meetings

● With the help of the Director, supports, recruits, and develops volunteer leaders involved in Family Ministry

Accountability

● Reports directly to the Family Ministry Director

● Receives regular performance reviews from the Family Ministry Director and Personnel and Administration Committee, with input from the Christian Education Committee and the Pastor

Safe Church Practices

This position requires full adherence to Stone Church’s safe church practices, including but not limited to:

● Ensuring that two adults are present at all youth and children’s events and programs

● Completion of safe church training

● Maintenance of confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and proactive safety measures for all youth and children.

● Serving as a Mandatory Reporter, as required by state law.

Desired Qualifications

● Active, progressive Christian faith

● Professional experience in children’s ministry or comparable leadership roles

● Experience working in a Christian setting preferred, but not required

Desired Skills and Attributes

● Demonstrated passion and experience with children and families

● Ability and desire to treat all children, parents, and volunteers with care, dignity, and

patience

● Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse team of volunteers, including recruitment

and development of new volunteers

● Creativity, initiative, and energy

● Organizational and time management skills

● Computer and communications literacy, including use of e-mail, text messaging,

Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace

● Strong communication skills, including ongoing engagement with children and parents,

and weekly emails to families about the program

Work Schedule and Salary

● Part-Time: Approximately 10-15 hours per week

● On-Site Availability: Sunday mornings 8:30 am - 11:30 am, One weekday to meet with

the staff/prep (timing flexible, to be arranged with supervisor)

● Salary and benefits to be negotiated based on experience and qualifications

Specific Duties

Ministry Leadership

● Work with Director and other Family Ministry Stakeholders to plan and prepare

consistent and reliable Sunday programming for children in grades Kinder-5th

● Facilitate weekly Sunday programming for children in grades Kinder-5th with the support

of existing and new volunteers

● Establish trust and strong relationships with children, families, volunteers, and the

Congregation

● Foster a culture of inclusion, curiosity, and play for children who attend our programs,

their parents, and the community as a whole

● Provide support for Family Ministry Events as needed (timing flexible, to be arranged

with supervisor)

Administrative Responsibilities

● Maintain updated records for child participants (attendance, allergies, emergency contacts, etc.)

● Ensure children’s ministry spaces are organized and welcoming

● Participate in and uphold all required safe church trainings, policies, and procedures