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Job Title: eKids Director

Ministry: Next Generation

Direct Supervisor: Next Generation Pastor

Hours: Full-Time

Position Summary:

Expectation Church is looking for a Children’s Ministry Director to lead eKids (Birth – 5th Grade) by creating dynamic classroom and worship experiences, building and equipping volunteer teams, and partnering with parents to help kids experience faith in Christ.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead & Develop Children’s Ministry Strategy: Work closely with the NextGen Pastor to ensure a consistent strategy, vision, and direction for the Next Generation Ministries.
• Parent Ministry: Partner with families to equip parents to lead and nurture their child’s faith at home. 
• Spiritual Formation & Discipleship: Provide engaging, biblically sound teaching that fosters spiritual growth.
• Volunteer Leadership & Development: Recruit, train, schedule, and care for volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to lead and serve with excellence. Provide ongoing coaching, appreciation, and leadership training.
• Program Execution: Plan and execute weekly children’s worship experiences and age-appropriate programming. Ensure all supplies, curriculum, and environments are prepared and engaging.
• Special Events: Plan and oversee volunteer, family, outreach, and seasonal events (Christmas, Easter, VBS).
• Safe & Welcoming Environments: Ensure that all environments, procedures, and team members adhere to Expectation Church’s safety policies and procedures.
• Communication: Provide clear and effective communication with staff, volunteers, parents, and children. 
• Collaboration: Collaborate with staff to ensure a seamless ministry approach.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee maintaining the children’s ministry budget and resources.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Pursue professional development in collaboration with the NextGen Pastor.

Minimum Qualifications & Expectations:

• Committed Christ-follower with strong character and alignment with Expectation Church’s mission and vision.
• Passionate about discipling children and families, demonstrating a calling for children’s ministry.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to recruit, train, and empower teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing ministry strategies that align with the vision of the church.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with technology, office software, and children’s ministry tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, leadership, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in children’s ministry, with at least one year in a leadership role preferred.
• Experience working in a large church or non-profit organization.

Working Hours & Conditions:

• Full-time, primarily Sunday – Thursday with flexibility for events and special programs.
• Occasional extra hours required for church-wide “all hands” events such as Christmas and Easter.
• Work is primarily on-site, though some remote work may be possible.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health Benefits: Medical (for individual and family), dental, and employer FSA contribution.
• Retirement Options: Based on potential employee contributions.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Included in benefits package.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and leadership growth opportunities.

Job Title: Communications Director
Location: Fairfax, VA (onsite)

Direct Supervisor: Executive Pastor of Organizational Development

Status: Full-Time

Overview:

Expectation Church is seeking a Communications Director to oversee all communications, design elements, social media, and website management. This individual will create and execute a focused communications and marketing strategy that aligns with the mission and vision of Expectation Church.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy under the direction of the Executive Pastor.
• Lead, develop, and grow the Creative Team while effectively delegating and recruiting team members.
• Maintain and strengthen Expectation Church’s brand identity across all platforms, ensuring consistency in messaging and visuals.
• Design and execute strategies to attract, engage, and retain new attendees through various marketing initiatives.
• Oversee content creation, SEO, email marketing, and digital advertising efforts to engage target audiences.
• Manage and grow the church’s social media presence across multiple platforms to drive engagement and community.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate marketing campaigns to promote church events, initiatives, and ministries.
• Ensure the church’s website is up-to-date, user-friendly, and effectively communicates key messages.
• Track performance metrics, analyze data, and optimize strategies to improve marketing effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends, audience behaviors, and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth.
• Create promotional material, social media assets, and signage to support various ministries.

Minimum Qualifications & Expectations:

• Committed Christ-follower with strong character and alignment with Expectation Church’s mission and vision.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to recruit, train, and empower teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing ministry strategies that align with the vision of the church.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in social media management across various platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Creativity and strategic thinking with a results-driven mindset.
• Highly adaptable with a collaborative approach to work and creation.
• Strong discipline in design principles (layout, typography, color theory) with an understanding of brand cohesion and execution.
• Ongoing knowledge of trends and ideas that influence and shape design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, design, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a communications role, with at least one year in a leadership role preferred.
• Experience working in a large church or non-profit organization.

Working Hours & Conditions:

• Full-time, primarily Sunday – Thursday with flexibility for events and special programs.
• Occasional extra hours required for church-wide “all hands” events such as Christmas and Easter.
• Work is primarily on-site, though some remote work may be possible.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health Benefits: Medical (for individual and family), dental, and employer FSA contribution.
• Retirement Options: Based on potential employee contributions.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Included in benefits package.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and leadership growth opportunities.