Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Highland Park

POSITION SUMMARY:

This team member will be responsible for providing leadership and operational support for the implementation of all Lighthouse programs and special events related to family ministry initiatives.  To this end they will: 1) provide instrumental oversight of all programs related to children and their parents by effectively championing the ministry; 2) possess a missionary spirit of corporation and can-do spirit to reach the lost and grow their faith while working under the leadership of the Campus Pastor; 3) work in conjunction with the Lighthouse staff at Christ Church to ensure the overall mission and vision of the church is effectively implemented.  This position would work between 15-20 hours per week and may have some flexibility to work off-site if approved by their supervisor.

                                                                                                                                             

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Maintain and enhance the Children’s spaces
  • Provide leadership, care and oversight to volunteers
  • Oversee weekend services for Infants – 4th grade
  • Participates and promotes campus special events and programs
  • Encourage and equip parents in their role as spiritual leaders over their children
  • Oversee ordering of supplies and purchasing items pertaining to their ministry
  • Recruit, screen, and train volunteers
  • Manage curriculum related needs
  • Manage data entry as it relates to attendance
  • Oversee individual ministry budget
  • Support mission, vision, and values of Christ Church

 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings
  • Maintains a positive and professional demeanor towards co-workers, vendors, and guests
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures of Christ Church
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Build and develop quality teams for the location utilizing volunteers

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A background in Education ( Early Childhood or Elementary) and/or previous volunteer experience in a church
  • Effective communicator with congregants, staff and lay leadership
  • Experience taking the initiative, solving problems, and leading others
  • Strong organizational skills, computer skills and ability to work through and alongside others to accomplish goals
  • This person should possess a passion for children and families
  • A gift of leadership

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Models Christian character at work, home, and social life
  • Strive to uphold the Statement of Staff Values
  • Possess a developed Christian maturity
  • Agreement of Christ Church’s Statement of Faith
  • Understanding of Constitution and ByLaws of Christ Church
  • Willingness to serve in and/or outside the church