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At Desert Vineyard, we believe every role is more than a position—it’s a chance to serve God and others in a meaningful way. Our staff is made up of people who are passionate about making a difference in the Antelope Valley and beyond, using their skills and gifts to create environments where people can experience God’s love and take their next steps in faith.

We are committed to building a culture that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on both excellence and compassion. Whether the role is ministry-related, administrative, or technical, every team member plays a vital part in carrying out our mission to love God, love people, and serve our community.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want to be part of a team that values growth, creativity, and service—we invite you to explore our open positions. Joining our staff means joining a family who works together to make a lasting impact in people’s lives.

Current Job Openings

Pastor/Director of Family Life

Reports to: Executive Pastor

Employment Status: Minister/Nonexempt Director

Pay Scale: $50,000 – $57,000

Benefits Eligibility: Group Medical, Dental, Long-Term Disability, 403B Retirement Plan

Job Overview: The Pastor/Director of Family Life will provide vision and direction for both Children’s and Youth Ministries (DV Kids and DV Youth). Family Life at Desert Vineyard encompasses key moments and milestones that families experience from birth through high school. It’s about seeing, supporting, walking alongside, and celebrating with families in those meaningful seasons.

This position primarily involves direct leadership and strategic oversight of the DV Kids, while also providing leadership and guidance to the Youth Pastor/Director. The role emphasizes collaborating and partnering with the Youth Pastor to facilitate a smooth transition from DV Kids to DV Youth; and cultivating strong, trusting relationships with parents/guardians who have children in both ministries.

At Desert Vineyard (DV), we recognize that every staff person’s job responsibilities are not only functional but also relational. We are not only concerned and consumed with what we are tasked to do, but we are equally concerned and committed to helping and encouraging other Staff and leaders in their work. Our Staff Code, when lived out intentionally, will create an environment of excellence, unity, and growth. And, it will allow room for the Holy Spirit to work in and through us, as He empowers us to manifest the vision of Desert Vineyard. 

Our Staff Code:

  • See, Support, and Celebrate
  • Risk Our Best
  • Yoked for the Journey (Get Yoked!)
  • Cultivate Calling
  • Foster Surrender
  • Initiate, Empower, Send

Major Responsibilities:

Family Life:

  • Develop and implement strategic goals and objectives for DV Kids in alignment with the church’s vision, mission, and rhythm.
  • Initiate, empower, and send volunteers to serve in DV Kids, equipping them to use curriculum and resources to lead kids into authentic encounters with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
  • Foster an environment of surrender where students can experience the freedom found in Christ.
  • Organize and provide tools, equipment, and resources for Staff and volunteers to create engaging, creative, and fun ministry culture and experiences.
  • Oversee staff and volunteer assignment schedules.
  • Support and encourage a culture amongst staff and volunteers of ever-increasing excellence.
  • Oversee ministry to children and families with special needs.
  • Nurture clear communication among parents, volunteer teams, and children.
  • Develop a system for parents to serve in Desert Vineyard Kids 2–4 times per year.
  • Celebrate the culmination of curriculum themes with some type of fun activity parent(s) can participate with their child to complete that reinforces and/or reflects the objective(s).
  • Create a periodic DV Kids’ Newsletter that informs parent(s) of success stories of what kids are learning, doing to demonstrate learning, and the positive impact of DV Kids. 
  • Screen and train volunteers/staff to ensure compliance with church policies, California Child Protection, and Mandated Reporter laws.
  • Oversee the provision of quality care to children, ensuring the adult-to-child ratio is met and guidelines for care are appropriate.
  • Maintain and implement best practices for safety and security during all DV Kids activities and events, both onsite and offsite.
  • Investigate any complaints regarding DV Kids or DV Youth staff/volunteers.
  • Partner with the Youth Pastor to facilitate the transition of children from elementary to middle school.
  • Collaborate with the Youth Pastor to engage families who have children in both ministries.
  • Collaborate with the Youth Pastor to develop joint initiatives that foster synergy between DV Kids and DV Youth.
  • Organize special events for children and assist in supporting churchwide events that involve children and families.
  • Oversee and administrate the annual budget and accurate expense reporting, making financial decisions for DV Kids Ministry.
  • Perform or coordinate general pastoral responsibilities, such as child baptisms, child dedications, hospital visitations, and provide shepherding care for families in crisis.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

  • Minimum of 5 years of pastoral and/or director experience in Children’s and/or Youth Ministry leadership.
  • Bachelor’s degree in ministry or a related field (e.g., childhood development).
  • Proficiency in Google Suites and Planning Center.
  • Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain strong volunteer teams.
  • Experience developing and executing holistic Family Ministry strategies.
  • Demonstrated collaboration across ministry teams and staff.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for teaching, engaging with families and staff, and inviting the broader community into the life of the ministry.
  • Conflict resolution skills to navigate and resolve issues among children, volunteers, parents, and staff with grace and understanding.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • A growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a consistent commitment to spiritual formation.
  • Ability to teach and communicate biblical truths effectively.
  • Commitment to generosity in time, talent, and resources.
  • Passion for helping parents/guardians engage in the spiritual development of their children.
  • Humility and grace in leadership, marked by patience, compassion, and heart.
  • Must uphold and support the mission, vision, and strategy of Desert Vineyard Church.
  • Must have a philosophy of ministry that is consistent with the Lead Pastor and Board of Directors.
  • Must be in alignment with and uphold Vineyard USA’s Core Values and Beliefs.

 

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

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