WE ARE HIRING!
Join a Community That Loves and Welcomes Kids & Families! St Paul Presbyterian Church in Johnston, Iowa is hiring a Director of Children & Youth Ministry—a part-time role focused on helping young people (PreK–12th grade) grow in faith, discover belonging, and experience the joy of following Jesus in community.  We are a warm, inclusive congregation excited to welcome a leader who enjoys kids, values relationships, and brings creativity to ministry.
About the Role

• This position is approximately 25 hours per week and pays $17–$19 per hour, depending on experience.
• Some planning and communication work may be done from home.
• You will work with a supportive staff team and strong volunteers.
• An office space with computer and high-speed internet is provided.
• A $500 annual professional development budget is included.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in teaching, ministry, youth leadership, camps, coaching, or nonprofit programming.
In Children’s Ministry, you will:

• Lead and coordinate Sunday School (PreK–5/6)
• Recruit and equip volunteers
• Offer children’s moments in worship
• Collaborate on the annual Christmas program
• Help lead Vacation Bible School with a partner congregation.

In Youth Ministry, you will:

• Lead middle and high school gatherings
• Teach Confirmation with the pastor
• Guide retreats, service projects, and mission trips
• Build trusted relationships with teens and families.
• In Worship and Intergenerational Ministry, you will work closely with the Director of Music & Worship Arts to incorporate children and youth into worship and support family faith practices.

Who We’re Looking For

• We seek someone with a living and growing Christian faith who connects naturally with children and teens.
• You should bring creativity, flexibility, a joyful spirit, and strong communication and organizational gifts.
• Comfort with email, social media, and digital tools is helpful.
• Experience in ministry, teaching, camps, youth leadership, or related work is encouraged.
• You must be willing to complete a background check and have reliable transportation.

Why You’ll Love Ministry at St Paul

• St Paul is a healthy, enthusiastic, welcoming congregation.
• Volunteers and families care deeply about children and youth.
• Pastoral leadership is supportive.
• The Christian Education Committee is collaborative and engaged.
• You’ll have access to curriculum, supplies, digital tools, and facilities.
• There are opportunities for connection with other youth ministry leaders.
• This is a joyful, creative community that values ministry with the next generation.

Apply through Indeed and see full job description below.
We will begin reviewing applications the first week of January 2026.  

Apply Here!