Associate Director of Children and Youth Ministry (Full-Time) – Memphis, TN

Idlewild is a place where ALL are welcome! We are a faith community living into a vision of worship, joy, welcoming, and service located in the heart of Midtown Memphis. Idlewild is a part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination and a member of the Presbytery of the Mid‑South.

Our Vision and Mission: Idlewild Presbyterian is a community in which
▪ Jesus Christ is at the center
▪ Worship forms the core of community life
▪ The focus is scripture and its’ meaning for today
▪ Justice speaks loudly and peace is our aspiration
▪ And, all who enter find a home

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