Associate Director of Children and Youth Ministry
Idlewild Presbyterian Church
Memphis, Tennessee
Position Title: Associate Director of Children and Youth Ministry: Preschool and Middle School
Position: 40 hours per week, requires some weekend and evening work.
Primary Function: To support and assist Children & Youth Ministries in addition to program
leadership over the preschool & middle school ministries. This role reports to the Director of Children
and Youth Ministries.
Essential Functions:
● Oversee ministry programming for preschool and middle school including oversight of Sunday
school, Worship and Wonder during Sunday worship services, and youth group.
● Engage in relational work with children and parents.
● Help create and oversee bridge ministry for 4th and 5th grade students to support transition
to youth ministry.
● Assist in recruiting volunteers and manage scheduling, background checks, and support for
teachers, advisors, mentors, and nursery workers.
● Provide support for monthly children and youth ministry events: purchase supplies, organize
volunteers, and communication.
● Help keep spaces organized.
● Collect documents, make bookings, and support trips: Montreat, service partnership, etc.
● Collaborate with other ministry areas to support children and youth in other ministries
including, but not limited to, outreach, worship and music, fellowship and recreation.
● Perform other duties, as requested.
Minimum Requirements:
● Love of God and people with special gifts in connecting with children and youth
● Follow through on administrative work without supervision
● Self-starter and use independent judgment
● Must be able to engage in public speaking in both classroom and worship settings
● Maintain confidentiality
● Function as part of a ministry team with a wide variety of people
● Manage multiple tasks, some of which arise unexpectedly
● Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
● College degree required with some theological training or open to continuing education
● Writing and editing ability, possess proficiency in grammar, usage, and style.
● Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with members, staff, and
the public.
● Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and
telephone
● Heart for children and youth with the ability to lovingly manage a classroom.
● Requires some lifting and carrying objects, such as office supplies, weighing up to 15lbs
To apply send email your resume and three references to hiringcommittee@idlewildchurch.org. All
employees must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Compensation Range: $40,000 – $50,000 plus a very generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental,
Vision, Paid Time Off and more.) Relocation assistance available