Kids Ministry Director - Martinsville Campus

Job Description

Full-time

Reports to: Campus Pastor

Summary Of Role

The Campus Kids Ministry Director will direct a comprehensive children’s ministry (birth to 6th grade) to grow children in their walk and understanding of Jesus Christ.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Summary of Kids Ministry Director

• Implement a campus ministry plan through collaboration with the Centralized Families Director
• Be the face of the ministry
• Point families to resources for staying connected
• Connect parents to activities and events
• Recruit, train, supervise and support an effective, organized, and growing team of Impact Team members
• Prepare with, evaluate during, and give feedback after services to large group and classroom Impact Team members
• Evaluate every environment through the lens of a first-time guest and the lens of children and families
• Regularly communicate with families and Impact Team members through multiple mediums (face-to-face, phone, social media, etc.)
• Work with the Centralized Kids Ministry Director to prepare all Kids Ministry environments for weekend services
• Ensure that all Emmanuel Church safety and security protocols are consistently followed to provide for the safety of children in the ministry
• Participate in the planning, execution and attendance of department and whole-church events and camps
• Under the direction of the Campus Pastor, execute campus-specific initiatives
• Coordinate and support the recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling of childcare workers to support events on campus
• Perform other functions and duties as assigned by the Campus Pastor
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree in ministry or children’s development
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
• OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in conflict resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational/administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to learn and use Emmanuel’s systems (Rock, Planning Center, etc.) and learn and adapt to new technology
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner, self-motivated
• Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion when handling personal and ministry information
• Demonstrate a servant heart with spiritual maturity and sensitivity
  
  

Spiritual Requirements

• Champion the vision of Emmanuel Church
• Foster and promote a healthy staff culture by adhering to the Emmanuel Staff Behavioral Values
• Willingness to regularly participate in Emmanuel Church activities and events
• Agreement to abide by Emmanuel Church’s Expectations of a Staff Member which include:
• Financial support of the church with your tithe
• Attend one weekend service each week and monthly staff meetings
• Participate in community through small group
• Prioritize a Sabbath (one 24-hour period off work each week)
  
  

Physical Requirements

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.)

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.
• Required to read, speak, and hear.
• Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.