Coordinator for Christian Formation

Christ Episcopal Church in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a Coordinator for Christian Formation

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this 30 hour per week role will be willing and able to proactively collaborate with church leadership to create a welcoming and engaging space for children and youth (i. e., infants through high school) and their families. This candidate is grounded in the love of Jesus Christ, has strong relational and communication skills, and is capable of maintaining and working with a team of volunteers whose fous is on a robust and sustainable ministry to children, youth, and their families. This position reports to the Rector.

Key Responsibilities

The Coordinator for Christian Formation will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading the church's ministry that nutures the spiritual growth of chidren and youth and their families, including but not limited to:

Sunday School, Children's Chapel and experienced and accredited Godly Play programs, Youth Group, Overseeing nursery care, staff and volunteers, Vacation Bible School, Mission trips, Intergenerational activities. Diocesan youth events.

Create a safe haven for children and youth to interact with others, provide mutual support for each other, and explore their faith: Ensure adequate supervision, in accordance with Safe Church Standards. Guide conversations toward inclusion and values in alignment with the wider church. Assess physical environment for the specific needs of the youth and their families (high chairs, stools, changing table, etc.). Engage and equip volunteers to assist in various aspects of children and youth ministry, ensuring a safe and nuturing environment for all activities.

Qualifications

Proven experience working with children and youth in a ministry or similar setting. Experience maintaining a volunteer team to carry out a children and youth ministry. Comfortable sharing their faith and engaging questions and conversations with children, youth and their families, in ministry and informal settings. Ability to approach the childrens and youth ministry with creativity, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and inspire young people. Strong organizational and leadership abilities with a demonstrated history of sound judgment.  Enthusiastic support for the church community's Believe Out Loud statement on inclusiveness of all parishioners. Willingness to complete Diocesan Safe Church Training and Godly Play Core Storyteller training. Background check required.

Specifics

Approximately 30 hours per week. Availability to work on a regular basis on Sundays, as well as some evenings and major church holidays (e.g. Christmas, Easter). Benefits package includes paid time off, health and retirement plans.

Interested candidates may apply via this site or submit a cover letter and resume to the Rector, Rev. Alexander MacPhail at amacphail@christroanoke.org.