Middle School Coordinator

Job Overview

The Middle School Coordinator leads the 6th–8th grade ministry by creating environments where students connect with Jesus, leaders, and community. Partnering with the Student Pastor, this role disciples students, develops leaders, supports parents, and executes ministry programs, camps, and outreach. Responsibilities include building relationships, equipping volunteers, providing pastoral care, and managing administrative tasks, while helping students take next steps in their faith and advancing the vision of Trace Students and Trace Church.

• Assist the Student Pastor in leading the spiritual development of middle school students through teaching, life groups, and other weekly programming.
• Help implement curriculum and content that encourage spiritual, relational, and practical growth.
• Participate in planning and leading weekly gatherings, events, camps, retreats, and special programs for MS.

• Build meaningful, intentional relationships with MS students and their families.
• Help create a safe, welcoming environment where students feel known, seen, and loved.
• Partner with parents to invest in the spiritual growth of their students.

• Identify, train, encourage, and mentor MS student leaders and adult volunteers.
• Equip students to engage in ministry, serve using their gifts, and participate in outreach opportunities.

• Collaborate closely with the Student Pastor to ensure Trace Students’ programs align with the overall mission, values, and strategy of the ministry.
• Work with other Trace ministry teams to help create smooth transitions between life stages (Kids – MS – HS – Young Adults).
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and church‑wide events as needed.

• Oversee administrative operations, including Planning Center, volunteer scheduling, registration, and attendance tracking.
• Coordinate Middle School events, camps, and special programming logistics.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and documentation for students, families, and volunteers.
• Support budget tracking, supply management, and purchasing.
• Manage parent communication across email, social media, and other channels.
• Develop systems to ensure a healthy, organized, and scalable ministry.
• Monitor and report on key ministry metrics (attendance, engagement, etc.).

• Create and implement outreach strategies that help students invite friends and connect with their schools and communities.
• Build relationships with local middle schools, coaches, teachers, administrators, and community organizations when appropriate.
• Lead guest follow‑up efforts to help first‑time students and families feel welcomed, connected, and engaged.
• Equip and encourage students to live on mission by sharing their faith, inviting friends, and serving others.
• Assist in planning outreach events, invite nights, school engagement opportunities, and community service projects.
• Champion Trace Students’ mission of helping every student find purpose through connection by creating pathways for students to belong, believe, build, become, lead, and be sent.
• Support and oversee the assimilation process for new students and families, helping them connect into life groups, serving opportunities, and discipleship environments.

• A growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that reflects biblical character and spiritual maturity.
• Passion for discipling middle school students and helping them take next steps in their faith.
• Agreement with the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of Trace Church.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both students and adults.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, initiative, and a servant‑hearted attitude.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to recruit, equip, and lead volunteer teams.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, camps, retreats, and special events as required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment while…