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The Oceanside Sanctuary is a growing and thriving progressive, LGBTQ-celebrating, social justice community of faith located in Oceanside, California. Before applying, please read our mission and values here: https://www.oceansidesanctuary.org/mission. We are looking for people who are passionate about growing an inclusive, inspiring, and impactful expression of Christian spirituality. Are you ready to join a ministry team that is making a difference?

Open Positions

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  • Part-Time Children’s Ministry Director

To Apply

To apply for any of these position:

  1. Read the job descriptions below

  2. Read our Mission Page to determine if you are aligned with our values. Only candidates who are fully supportive of a progressive, inclusive, LGBTQ-affirming, social justice-driven expression of Christian spirituality will be considered.

  3. Use the form at the bottom of this page to submit your resumé and brief cover letter

Part time children’s ministries director

  • Location: Oceanside, California 

  • Job Description: Children’s Ministry Director 

  • Reporting To: Co-Lead Ministers 

  • Hours: 18-22 hours per week 

  • Pay: $22-$26/hr depending on experience

  • Benefits: 2 weeks of PTO 


Description:  

Do you have a passion for ministry to children, youth, and families? Are you committed to a Christianity of inclusion for the LGBTQ community, empowerment of women to lead in Christian spaces, and the pursuit of social justice? Under the direction and supervision of the Co-Lead Ministers, the Children’s Ministry Director will coordinate fun, safe, and effective children’s ministry programming at The Oceanside Sanctuary in alignment with our values, vision, mission, and priorities. 

General Responsibilities: 

  • Plan, organize, and lead Sunday Gathering children’s activities that nurture their understanding of a just and generous Christian spirituality.  

  • Provide safe, nurturing, and growing children’s ministry spaces and events. 

  • Foster an environment of creativity and respect for all children, volunteers and families. 

Specific Duties: 

  • Attend weekly staff meetings in-person. 

  • Plan Sunday School programming for Sunday morning using an approved curriculum.  

  • Be present at Sunday Gatherings for setup, worship, Sunday School oversight, fellowship, and  breakdown (approximately 8 AM - 1 PM). 

  • Recruit, train, and support Children’s ministry volunteers, service learning students and contractors and coordinate their involvement in children’s ministries. 

  • Plan and facilitate special summer activities for children. 

  • Work with other support staff to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent communication of all children programs through media channels. 

  • Maintain an accurate administrative database, records, and files for your ministry. 

  • Attend all church events as directed by the Co-Lead Ministers.  

  • Other duties as assigned by the Co-Lead Ministers. 

skills & Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degreee or certificate in education, child development, ministry, or related field preferred.

  • 2–3 years experience working with children’s ministries or educational programming

  • Curriculum planning and classroom management

  • Ability to train and coordinate volunteers

  • Clear communication with parents and leadership

  • Creative and inclusive approach to spiritual formation

  • Familiarity with safety and background check protocols

Typical Schedule

Sunday hours and midweek daytime office hours are required and will be determined with a supervisor based on a mutually beneficial schedule. 

To Apply

If you're ready to grow your leadership gifts and skills to further the mission of our growing progressive faith community, please use the form below to submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing why you are a great fit for this role.

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