Citylight Kids Director

Position Type: Full-Time

At Citylight Bennington, we exist to help people know God, live free, and find purpose. The Citylight Kids Director leads the overall kids ministry, creating safe, engaging, Christ-centered environments where kids can know Jesus and families feel cared for.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the overall vision and execution of Citylight Kids.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop volunteers and Team Leads.

• Oversee all Sunday kids environments, including staffing, classroom readiness, setup, teardown, and problem-solving.

• Prepare and manage weekly curriculum, supplies, communication, and ministry logistics.

• Develop and maintain strong systems for check-in, safety, scheduling, volunteer communication, and weekly execution.

• Build a healthy ministry culture where kids, families, and volunteers feel known, cared for, and connected to Citylight Bennington.

MUST-HAVES

• Active participation in a church — we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community

• Passion for the next generation

• High-level networking and relational strengths

• Ability to make sound, critical decisions under pressure

• Strong communication, teamwork, and follow-through

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, mobile church environment

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Teaching experience

• Daycare or childcare experience

• Experience working in a church or ministry setting

• Ministry training or education

DAY-TO-DAY

• We’re a Sunday–Thursday work environment. Monday–Thursday, we’re in the office from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Sunday is centered on leading and supporting the weekend experience at Citylight Bennington.

• There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so this is a fast-paced environment. We’re not afraid to pivot quickly when needs change, and adaptability is important.

• We also expect a high level of initiative. This role requires someone who sees what needs to be done, takes ownership, and moves things forward without waiting to be told every next step.

• We expect staff to be disciplined in their spiritual practices, continue growing in their relationship with Jesus, and bring their full self to every project, conversation, and initiative.