Family Ministries Specialist

SUMMARY:

The Family Ministries Specialist, as a team member, draws our church community closer and provides faith-filled, creative, intergenerational, learning and fun opportunities for our children and families. The Specialist must be passionate about embracing anti -racist practices, centering LGBTQIA+, and differently abled children as they work with the worship team, and the congregation to meet spiritual needs and grow disciples in Christ.

This position reports to Nick Davenport, Director of Youth and Family Ministries.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor Degree in Education, Theology, Ministry, or related field. Equivalent experience in the field of education or children’s ministries or education may substitute

·       Able to build positive and constructive relationships with children, youth and their parents

·       Computer literacy that includes a familiarity with Microsoft Office

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WAGE & BENEFITS

This position requires 20 hours/week, with a flexible schedule to ensure coverage of children’s activities.  Hourly rate of pay is $30.00. Employment at EUMC provides paid vacation and sick leave, 14 paid holidays per year and eligibility to enroll in the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP), a 403(b)-retirement plan. T

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and consider adding a short video showcasing your skills, and contact information for three professional references to nickd@edmondsumc.org

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Originally posted February 26, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

ABOUT EDMONDS UMC

This congregation is committed to being a radically loving, welcoming, anti-racist community of faith, centered in the good news of Jesus Christ, which is for all people. Therefore, in faithfulness to the gospel and our United Methodist heritage, and to the best of our ability, we promise to provide programs, ministries, and pastoral care to all who seek God in this place. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.