What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Ministry Associate Southwest Campus position at Southeast Christian Church?
Kids Ministry Associate- Southwest Campus
Works with staff and volunteers to create age-appropriate environments and experiences for children to discover God, His Story and their place in it, with a focus on Birth through Pre-K. Shepherds and equips volunteers and looks for opportunities to encourage parents as the primary disciple-makers in their homes. In all things, carries out the mission, vision, and values of Southeast Christian Church.
What you’ll be doing:
- Recruits, processes, trains, and shepherds volunteer leaders to minister to children and families.
- Coordinates the scheduling of volunteers using Planning Center.
- Ensure current policies and best practices are adhered to within the ministry area to ensure safety and excellence.
- Prepares and implements weekly curriculum for small group environments.
- Setup and prep all classrooms for weekend services in partnership with Support Assistant and volunteers.
- Coordinates with Operations team regarding which classrooms will be open or closed for each worship service.
- Plan and execute events for children and volunteers, including family dedication and promotion weekend.
- Communicates frequently and effectively with volunteers and parents, including pastoral care, prayer, and encouragement.
- Performs administrative tasks.
Essential Competencies:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Planning Center, and proficient in Rock database (or has ability to learn).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized and flexible.
- Administrative.
- Quick thinking and confident in decision making skills.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Naturally displays hospitality, encouragement, empathy, and leadership.
Required Education, Experience, and Membership
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience organizing and leading volunteers.
- Collaboratively work within a team environment.
- Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church, or willing to become one.
- Exemplifies our seven staff values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and Fun.
- Leads by example fulfilling the staff expectations of groups, inviting, serving, worship and giving.
- Agree with the *Statement of Faith, submit to the leadership established by the church, and lives out our church Mantras in tangible ways.