PT Director of Family Ministries - St. Peter's, Phoenixville

Details

The Director of Family Ministries (DFM) will provide innovative and hands-on leadership of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s ministry with families. The director will build on existing dynamic programs and experiences that will spiritually enrich the lives of all involved, including children (age 3 through 12th grade), parents, and volunteer leaders.

Who we are:
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant, welcoming and healthy church. We are an inter-generational community of believers who seek to grow spiritually through worship, fellowship, and mission to our neighbors, locally and around the world. We understand the importance of nurturing children and families in a creative, supportive, and loving environment. Our view of educational ministry is wholistic in the sense that it is an integral part of all the church is doing.

Whom we seek:
We are looking for an imaginative leader with a passion for working with children and their families The Director will bring creative ideas to our children's program, adding vital new components to the current elements that are meaningful to our families. We seek a person who is warm and welcoming to all, building relationships and inspiring spiritual growth. We believe our new DFM will thrive as part of a team of committed, faithful members and volunteers who walk with one another through the seasons of life.

The Director will possess the following abilities and qualities:

Minimum Job Qualifications
• College degree required
• Quality of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Proficient in Word and Excel to aide in communications and tracking of information
• Work with parish communication channels to provide updates and announcements to parents and parish


The Director will possess the following abilities and qualities:

• Christ-centered and Biblically grounded
• Experience in planning and implementing programs for children, youth and/or families
• Skill in recruiting, training and sustaining a volunteer team
• Skill in organization and administration
• Experience in outreach and communication, including social media
• Collaborative, energetic, creative, friendly to all… and fun!
• Enjoys meeting new people and creating welcoming opportunities
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of human development
• Experience working/volunteering in a church culture
• Enthusiastic about the faith and tradition of the Episcopal Church.
• Comfortable expressing their faith and committed to personal spiritual growth

Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead a ministry with children, youth, and families, providing varied opportunities for worship, discipleship, fellowship, service and fun.
2. Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for the following:
• Children’s Chapel ages 2-7
• Godly Play Program through 5th grade.
• Youth Group 6th through 12th grade
• Once a month family services
• Inter-generational events and activities.

4. Provide regular, reliable communication with parents
5. Nurture relationships with the community that provide opportunities for outreach.
6. Plan annual learning event (in conjunction with the Rector) on the issues of the Sacraments.
7. Attend church staff meetings and functions.
8. Support church activities by being a presence at community events and advertising them to church families.
9. Meet weekly with the Rector
10. Attend worship services weekly
11. Maintain and update clearances for all volunteers working with minors
12. Coordinate and maintain permission slips for youth excursions/events
13. Plan and coordinate fundraising for youth activities/missions etc.
14. Coordinate safe church trainings (every three years)
15. Be present on Sundays to coordinate and support children/youth programs.

Salary and Hours
The Director position is expected to provide approximately 15 hours per week in pursuit of the duties listed. Some duties may be performed remotely, but in-person attendance on Sunday mornings is required. The Church year spanning from September through June would be the most active for this position. Hours to be reviewed after one year if adjustment is needed. Salary range is $15,000 to $17,000 per year.

To apply Contact Father Sam Ndungu at kirabisam@gmail.com
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
1121 Church Street
Phoenixville, PA. 19460
www.saintpeterschurch.net