Description

BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God’s will each day.
2. Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees.
3. Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.

JOB SUMMARY: The Creative Associate position is responsible for leading and directing all aspects of worship for Kids Church. Additionally, provide leadership and input for additional Children’s Ministry goals and objectives including VBS, salvation classes, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To provide a spiritual worship experience for children on their developmental level.
  • Prepare curriculum and enhance it to teach truth about Jesus. Provide weekly scripts, lessons, and directions for Sunday worship and oversee rehearsals.
  • Supervise the Administrator of the registration team, Parent Coordinator and Ambassador Director for Children’s Worship.
  • Enlist, train, and lead volunteers of Children’s Worship.
  • Coordinate, recruit and develop Kids Church 4^th grade Ambassador program and leadership opportunities.
  • Provide a weekly production sheet via Planning Center for the creative and tech teams.
  • Supervise the part-time media employee and give direction to media needs associated with the curriculum.
  • Provide media graphics and have a working relationship with JFBC Media Department.
  • Maintain the Children’s Worship Center and request repair work as needed.
  • Purchase and gather set, costumes and props for all programs involving worship.
  • Maintain and set Children’s Worship budgets.
• Collaborate with Preschool Ministry to select and implement Preschool Worship curriculum.
• Create, write and direct special worship programs for VBS, 1^st grade Bible Presentation and any children’s related large group events.
• Participate in Gospel presentations and Baptism counseling with children along with their parents.
• Work with Children’s Ministry staff on various activities and planning, including 4^th grade opportunities and 5^th grade retreats.
• Create content for parent/child salvation seeker classes and other parent discipleship programs.
• Write newsletter updates for parents to know what their children are learning in Kids Church.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend and participate in all regular ministry staff meetings, monthly church staff meetings, staff retreats, training, etc.
• Support the Senior Pastor and all other church staff.

Qualifications

TEAM VALUES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Team Values
  • Trust - We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.
  • People-First - We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.
  • Health - We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
  • Collaboration - Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.
  • Development - We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God’s calling.
• Critical Skills
  • Project Management experience.
  • Computer Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, ProPresenter, and Media Software.
  • Creative skills in worship programming and writing.
  • Abilities to relate to children personally and in programming.
  • Able to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously.
  • Handles all sensitive information with the greatest possible confidentiality and care.
  • Works flexibly with a variety of personalities.
  • High attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Seminary experience a plus.
• 2-3 years’ experience in production and/or programming desired.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to lift up and carry 50 or more pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physically able to work inside and outside in various weather conditions.