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Position Type: Part-Time (15–20 hours/week)
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Primary Focus: Ministry Coordination, Congregational Engagement & Community Outreach
Purpose of the Role
The Coordinator for Family Ministries serves as a relational link between the church, the household, and the wider Hinsdale community. Moving away from a static, pre-determined programming model, this individual will facilitate a responsive ministry that is continually shaped by active listening. The Coordinator manages the sacred logistics of family life, ensuring that church activities directly reflect the real-world needs of our families while reducing administrative friction for our lay leaders and volunteers.
Key Areas of Responsibility1. Relational Coordination & Listening Loops (Internal)
- Facilitate the "Listening Church" process by scheduling and hosting seasonal listening sessions with parents of young families, youth parents, and high school leaders.
- Synthesize feedback from these sessions to ensure church programming is agile and responsive to the actual pressures and milestones families are experiencing.
- Partner with the Senior Pastor to translate listening data into seasonal ministry plans.
2. Active Community Presence & Outreach (External)
- Maintain a consistent, public-facing presence in the broader community (schools, parks, community spaces) to listen to the rhythms and needs of local households to further engagement between church and community.
- Serve as an inviting bridge for new families, streamlining the communication and connection channels that bring new families into the life of the congregation.
3. Ministry Navigation & Administrative Stewardship
- Handle the "heavy lifting" of ministry logistics, including digital scheduling, clear communication channels (emails, texts, newsletters), volunteer rosters, and room bookings.
- Remove operational friction for lay mentors and youth leaders, allowing them to focus entirely on building relationships with students and children.
- Scout, curate, and source high-quality, United Methodist-aligned ministry resources and materials that match the themes uncovered in listening sessions.
- Teach, facilitate and lead age appropriate classes and activities as needed.
4. Other Duties as AssignedDesired Qualities & Qualifications
- An Integrative Mindset: A self-directed leader who can manage complex schedules and information through the lens of Christian hospitality.
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: A natural listener who possesses the emotional intelligence to facilitate safe, open conversations with parents and teenagers alike.
- Operational Competence: Proficiency in digital organizational tools (Google Workspace, scheduling and email platforms, church management software) to keep communication clear and professional.
- Adaptability: A collaborative spirit (working with parents, youth, volunteers and staff) who is energized by shifting plans to meet people where they are, rather than defending the status quo.
Accountability & Evaluation
The Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Pastor, participating in weekly supervision meetings to assess program responsiveness and volunteer health. Success in this role will be measured by the depth of congregational engagement, the seamlessness of administrative systems, the implementation of a ministry model that adapts to the community’s voice and the ability to work well with Senior Pastor, staff and laity for the greater good of the congregation. The Senior Pastor will share narrative and metrics-based progress reports with the SPRC during regularly scheduled meetings.
Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
