Opportunities at
All Souls

Summary

All Souls’ Episcopal Church in Point Loma is a welcoming community that embraces all individuals and families wherever they are in their journeys. All Souls’ is seeking a part-time Children, Youth and Families Minister (CYF) to lead our preschool-5 th grade Small Souls Sunday program and our 6 th -12 th grade Youth Group. The goal of this ministry is to engage, inspire and enable the children of All Souls’ to lead a life in Christ and welcome children into the wider life and ministry of the parish. The CYF reports to the Rector as part of a collaborative and creative staff and parish that highly values the full inclusion of children in its worship and common life.

Qualifications & Skills

A disciple of Jesus Christ with an understanding of his or her unique gifts

• A kind and compassionate nature, energy, sense of humor, and most importantly, someone who loves kids and cares deeply about their formation

• Passionate about working with children to see them grow in their faith

  • ​A desire to encourage our children towards music, in conjunction with our music director.

  • A good understanding of child development and skill levels (ages 3-18).

  • Good interpersonal skills and desire to include people of all ages in ministry.

  • Comfort with the ability to communicate using various technologies and social media.

  • Excellent organizational skills that allow for proper planning for events and prioritizing of actions. 

  • Ability to plan ahead and be flexible at the same time.

  • Commitment to continued quality improvement in collaboration with a parish team of parents, grandparents and allies.

  • Willingness to work collaboratively with staff and lay leaders.

  • Communicate effectively with parents and staff and maintain relationships to ensure smooth-running programs.

  • Consistency, reliability and responsibilities.

 

Responsibilities​

• Small Souls (preschool – 5 th grade) Be present during and after worship on Sunday mornings at the 10:15 service.

  • Develop and implement a program for preschool through 5 th graders for “Small Souls” during the sermon at the Sunday 10:15am service, which includes (but isn’t limited to) teaching the practice and meaning of some elements of Episcopal worship (Confession, Lord’s Prayer, Post-communion Prayer, etc).

  • Welcome newcomers and visitors with children and invite them to participate in children’s ministries.

  • Maintain the cleanliness and supply stock of the Prayground, a child-friendly space at  the front of the Nave where children and families worship alongside the rest of the congregation.

  • Plan and implement/collaborate with other churches to run an annual Vacation Bible School.

• Youth Group (6 th grade – 12 th grade)

  • ​Provide safe space for youth to gather and develop fellowship.

  • Design and lead youth group gatherings at least once a month, typically after the Sunday 10:15am service, with a focus on fun and engaging activities.

  • Manage religious education offering for youth, including choosing curriculum, maintaining communication with lay leaders, and communicating offerings to the parish.

  • Coordinate youth service opportunities, advertise and support Diocesan youth events.

  • Prepare pre-teens and teens for confirmation training that will be led by the Diocese.

  • Help our pre-teens and teens become mentors and shepherds of the younger children, under the guidance of the parents.

• Administrative

  • ​Manage administrative tasks related to Family Ministry; such as budgeting, record-keeping, and event planning

  • Report directly to and communicate with Rector regularly.

  • Maintain regular communication with families and parish about youth events (e-blasts, newsletters, social media, signage at church and Sunday announcements).

  • Assist Parish Administrator to keep up-to-date records of households with children.

  • Ensure that all programs and activities comply with the diocese’s Safe Church Safe Communities policies and procedures.

• Other Duties

  • ​Help recruit and develop volunteers for youth and family ministry.

  • Schedule programs and activities to support the children’s ministries during special occasions and seasons (about 6 times a year), such as Advent wreath making, Christmas Eve pageant, Shrove Tuesday, Christmas Marketplace, Easter egg hunt, etc.

  • Develop and oversee seasonal activities and special events (for example, Christmas parties or Easter egg hunts) for children

  • Establish long term plans and calendars for our ministry to children.

  • Maintain relationships with families in the parish, communicating pastoral concerns to clergy as needed.

  • Participating in conversations about the role of children in church, as need arises.

  • Coordinate and lead periodic mission trips.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience​

• Bachelor’s degree with preference for a focus in theology or education, but we are open to candidates with a variety of life experiences.

• Hours are flexible, but attendance at the Sunday 10:15am church service and youth group meetings is required.

• Experience or training in children/youth ministry is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of the Episcopal Church’s theology, worship, and traditions strongly preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, lay leaders, and volunteers.

• Experience working with toddlers (2-5) and youth/teens (6-18).

• Passes the background check, and Safe Church, Safe Communities training.

• Compensation & Benefits Part-time hourly position: 8-10 hours per week (8 to start, with the opportunity (indeed, the invitation). to grow and expand this ministry, over time) Note: Some additional hours are occasionally required for things like Vacation Bibl School, overnight retreats, mission trips and outings, etc.

• $22-$26 per hour, depending on experience.

• Regular schedule is Sunday mornings and early afternoon, with the other hours as negotiated with the Rector.

• The hours of work are expected to cover preparation time and Sunday activities.

•  $500 annual professional development / continuing education20 hours paid vacation per year, as accrued.

• 10 hours paid continuing education time, as accrued. 

 

Note: All compensation and benefits are offered according to relevant IRS, Episcopal Church, Diocese of San Diego and parish policies and procedures.

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Interested?! Please email a cover letter, a list of two references, and a resume to Eric Spore at: ericwspore@gmail.com.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Upon hiring, complete the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego’s Safe Church Safe Communities certification process, first aid and CPR training, and optionally AED training.  Provide completion notification or training certificates to the Parish Administrator.