Kids Ministry Associate

KIDS MINISTRY ASSOCIATE // EAGLE BROOK CHURCH JOB OBJECTIVES

• Supports the Pastor of Kids Ministries by creating safe, welcoming environments and fostering meaningful relationships that enable children to know and follow Jesus
• Recruits, trains and equips volunteer teams to serve effectively
• Collaborates with parents and families, coming alongside them to support their spiritual growth and involvement in their children's faith journeys
• Prepares Kids Ministries environments for weekend services
• Participates in Eagle Brook's Pastoral Development Program, gaining valuable insights into pastoral leadership and developing leadership skills and spiritual growth to be able to succeed in this role and potentially transition into a pastoral position
• Reports to the Pastor of Kids Ministries

• Leads under the direction of their assigned Pastor of Kids Ministries
• Recruits, onboards and develops core volunteers for Kids Ministries by:
• Providing an excellent onboarding and training experience that equips volunteers with the tools and knowledge they need to serve effectively
• Overseeing volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage and organization
• Coordinating volunteer teams to maintain safe adult-to-child ratios
• Directing volunteers to resources such as the ministry website, curriculum and other materials to support their role
• Partnering with the Pastor of Kids Ministries in the care and development of volunteer leaders (Directors, Team Leads and Large Group Leaders) to multiply leadership and expand the ministry's impact
• Serves as a spiritual influencer and encourager to volunteers, parents and kids
• Executes centrally designed ministry strategies by:
• Leading in-room experiences that align with ministry objectives
• Implementing content that supports the spiritual growth of children
• Facilitating curriculum that engages and educates kids
• Managing small groups to foster meaningful connections and relationships
• Ensures environments are prepared for weekend services by:
• Preparing curriculum and supplies for three key environments: nursery, early childhood and elementary
• Coordinating materials to ensure all areas are fully equipped and ready for a smooth and effective service experience
• Ordering supplies and managing inventories to maintain stock and ensure timely availability of necessary resources
• Upholds Kids Ministries safety policies and procedures
• Participates in pastoral duties, including baptisms, weddings, funerals and hospital visits
• Participates in pastoral development training for the purpose of becoming a licensed minister (pursuing a pastoral position is not required)

• Works with other campus staff to support the ministry needs of the campus
• Other duties as assigned

• Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church's nine core beliefs
• High school diploma
• 1+ year(s) of related experience
• Experience working in a team setting as a participant or leader
• Experience in ministry as a volunteer
• Driven to reach kids who do not know Christ and to support families
• Strong attention to detail and administrative skills
• General understanding of kids emotional, physical and spiritual development

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of related experience

• Location:
  
  Anoka, MN
• Status:
  Non-exempt/Hourly
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Workdays:
  Saturday-Wednesday, or Sunday-Thursday depending on campus service schedule
• Work Hours:
  
  Vary. Include weekend and Wednesday evening services plus some evening hours for meetings or events. Needs to be able to meet when volunteers are available or pastoral care is needed.
• Remote Eligible: may be eligible to work remote one day per week
• Ministry/Department:
  Campus Ministry
• Team:
  Kids Ministries

• Regular assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Regular communicating with others to exchange information
• Regular working in sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the…