What are the responsibilities and job description for the Friendship Club & Volunteer Coordinator position at McLean Bible Church?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Full-time, Sunday-Thursday Position
Seeking someone who can take initiative, servant leadership, comfort level with handling challenging behaviors and great relational skills.
Oversees the operations of the Friendship Club programming at the Tysons Campus and running of said program. Serve as a resource to church leaders as an inclusionary specialist in teens and adult ministries whenever assistance is needed with adapting or modifying programs. Manages recruitment and intake of incoming volunteers for Access ministry as well as coordinating training and orientation.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee development of Friendship Club curriculum with modifications and adaptations for varying ability levels
- Manage Access Friendship Club classroom space, oversee ordering of supplies and all materials
Conduct intake meetings with incoming families
Coordinate volunteer’s involvement in the ministry
Care for and disciple lead volunteers, equipping them for the ministry
Care for and disciple families in Friendship Club intentionally
Collaborate with Soul Sisters(FC ladies) and BibleBros(FC men)
Recruitment of new volunteers in collaboration with Access team
Onboarding new volunteers for all campuses
All other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum years of relevant experience: 2-3 years
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent work experience with disability community
License/Commission/Ordination: not required
Knowledge: Disability awareness, management skills, ministry development
Flexibility for evenings/weekends
Computer applications: Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Ministry Platform (Level: Intermediate)
Communications: Public speaking, Writing, Small Groups, Counseling
Management/Leadership: supervisory experience, facilitation skills, volunteer management and recruitment
Review/signature of MBC Statement of Faith
Other Skills: Organization, team building, creative thinking and critical problem solving, passion for working with special population, able to multitask, great degree of flexibility
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Responsibilities requiring highest degree of problem solving, creativity or analysis:
- Developing and implementing Access Friendship Club Sunday school program and Friendship Club socials & bible studies.
- Provide support to Location pastor and staff on tactics for church to be more inclusive and accessible to all people.
Decision levels:
- Own Initiative: assessing and monitoring Access family and volunteer care and discipleship
Refer to Manager: development and launching of all new programs or policy change or updates
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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