Position Description

Position Title: Children and Family Minister (Part-Time)

The Church of the Holy Nativity seeks a vibrant part-time Children and Family Minister to support the faith journeys of children and their families. We seek a Children and Family Minister who can grow a ministry that nurtures the spiritual development of children and supports the spiritual needs of their families in a Christian environment with a modern Christian worldview of inclusivity and service. To be successful in this position, the candidate must have a heart for nurturing the spiritual lives of children of all ages; be skilled at building relationships with and supporting parents; be creative in developing ministry to families in our surrounding communities; and be organized and able to plan programs.

Church of the Holy Nativity in Clarendon Hills, IL, is a progressive congregation in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. We are committed to diversity and radical hospitality and aim to make our church a place of welcome and spiritual nurture for all people. Holy Nativity has a heart for outreach and enjoys a broad spectrum of liturgical expression. We believe in having fun together as we seek and serve Christ in one another and in the world. We are what the Diocese of Chicago calls a “Mustard Seed Congregation,” positioned for growth and committed to growing the Body of Christ. We are looking for a Children and Family Minister who shares such values who can minister among our growing population of families with children. For more information about Holy Nativity, please explore our website.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Appropriate combination of experience and education including:
• College degree with an application appropriate to working with children and families
• Children and/or Family Ministry
• Equivalent work/life experience
• A passion for working with children and families, and an interest in helping them explore and develop their faith

Additional Information:

• Church of the Holy Nativity is a parish of the Episcopal Church, however, candidates from all churches will be considered.
• Church of the Holy Nativity is committed to being an inclusive community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.

How to apply:

E-mail cover letter and resume to The Rev. Aimée Delevett at bjbuday@sbcglobal.net
or
Send cover letter and resume to:

The Rev. Aimée Delevett
The Church of the Holy Nativity
275 South Richmond Ave.
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514