Director of Children and Family Ministries

Director of Children and Family Ministries

St. James’ Church, Manhattan

About Us

St. James’ Episcopal Church is a vibrant, historic parish on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with a mission to share the love of Jesus Christ with each other, our city, and the world. We have a thriving children’s ministry that serves as the spiritual foundation for families with young children. We are committed to partnering with parents as the primary educators of their children’s faith, offering comprehensive programming that integrates worship, formation, service, and fellowship. Following the retirement of our beloved long-serving director, we seek an experienced, creative leader to sustain and grow our robust children’s ministry programs.

Position Overview

The Director of Children and Family Ministries will oversee all programming, administration, and pastoral care for families with children from birth through 5th grade. This role requires a dynamic leader who can maintain our strong existing programs while bringing fresh vision, recruit and develop volunteer teams, and create meaningful connections between children, families, and the broader parish community. The Director will work collaboratively with clergy, staff, and lay leaders to ensure children are fully integrated into the life of the church. See more at link below.