Kids Ministry Coordinator

Overview

Position Description for
Kids Ministry Coordinator
North Heights Vision: Find Faith. Discover Purpose. Live Eternal Significance.
Led by the Holy Spirit, North Heights engages all people to find faith in Jesus, discover their God-given purpose and equip them to lead lives of eternal significance.
We are looking for staff to join us in this vision.
Title: – Kids Ministry Coordinator
Reports to: Associate Pastor
Employment Status: Hourly/30 hours per week up to full time
4 Imperatives:
• Build and develop core team for kid’s ministry to help empower people in the ministry of serving and discipling kids.
• Create a safe welcoming environment where kids are valued, loved and safe.
• Provide opportunities for kids to do the things Jesus did.
• Create integration between kids events, Dance Academy, Karate and Kids Ministry.
Summary of Position: A position that oversees, develops, and supports the Kid’s Ministries within North Heights Lutheran Church.
Minimum Qualifications: Education: 4-year bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred. Experience in kid’s ministry will be considered in lieu of academic.
Duties/Areas of Responsibility:
• Lead children in a relationship with Jesus
• Create engaging environments, activities, camps and programming for children from Birth to 5th grade.
• Responsible for recruiting, training, and scheduling volunteers as well as staff within the kid’s ministry.
• Organize & lead team meetings
• Lead and oversee all Kids’ programming for Sundays & Wednesdays, VBS, First Communion classes, Bible classes, etc…
• Remain current in Christian Education programs and outreach by regularly attending seminars and relevant training opportunities
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate paid and volunteer staff with current job descriptions and Performance Reviews
• Prepares and submits a Kids Ministry budget to the Associate Pastor within the prescribed time requirements
• Working Sunday mornings & Wednesday nights is required for most of the year
• Adhere to staff core values
• Adhere to the Constitution and Bylaws of North Heights
• Establish and manage measurable quarterly goals that are in alignment with our vision
• Performs other duties as assigned that further the vision of North Heights

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word & Excel
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to recruit, motivate, train and manage others, including non-staff leadership
• Belief that Jesus is the one and only Son of God and the only name that can save a human being. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and demonstrate the use of spiritual gifts.
• A good grasp of the Bible and a belief that the Bible is the inspired Word of God
• Proven success in ministry leadership and organizational skills significant to ministry growth.
• A zealous desire and ability to serve Christ and a passion to see others come to know Jesus and to make Him known
• Interpersonal skills that include listening, speaking truth in love, caring for other’s growth and well-being, clarity of expectation, feedback, and encouragement
• Proficient in understanding child development, brain development and learning styles of children
• Commitment to the congregation and ministry of North Heights Lutheran Church

Expectation in Terms of Hours Worked and Support Staff
• The expectation for this position is 30 hours per week
• Assign an Administrative Assistant, up to 20 hours per week, to assist in facilitating the work requirements
Outcomes required from this position:
Children are:
• Provided opportunities to know the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Trained, equipped and provided opportunities to disciple others in compliance with the Great Commission given by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 28
• Taught from the scriptures and provided with opportunities to understand the key doctrines of the faith
Staff and Volunteers are:
• Trained, mentored and encouraged within their assigned responsibilities
• Awarded by knowing their purpose and significance in influencing the spiritual future of our children