Date Posted: 5/26/2026
Northgate United Methodist Church, Irving, TX
Job Description
The Director of Children and Youth Ministries will create, develop, plan, coordinate, supervise, implement, and conduct children’s and youth ministries to help further the spiritual life and faith of the church.
This is an exempt part-time position; however, it is estimated that an average maximum of twenty hours per week will be required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
- Experience working with children and/or youth.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
- Must provide personal and professional references.
- Present on Sunday morning during Sunday School and worship service.
- Availability for special children/youth functions at the church during the month of December (Christmas play, etc.), during Easter (Easter Egg Hunt and other Holy Week and Easter functions, and during Vacation Bible School is mandatory.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and practice discretion in all communications.
- A primary responsibility will be to recruit new children and youth. Develop relationships with and interact with local school counselors and explore opportunities to participate with local school programs
GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bi-lingual desirable, but not mandatory.
- Musical skills desirable, but not mandatory.
- Tech skills/Social media savvy.
- Dependability and promptness are a must.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification is required. (Training will be provided by the church if necessary.)
- Must pass a criminal background check and complete MinistrySafe certification.
How to Apply
Email a copy of your resume to Charlie Walden at youthministries@northgateumc.org
Contact Phone: 972.841.2074
Contact Email: youthministries@northgateumc.org
Contact Phone: 972.841.2074