Kids Ministry Director - Columbus Campus

Kids Ministry Director - Columbus Campus

Job Description

Part-time

Reports to:
Campus Pastor

Summary of Role

The Campus Kids Ministry Director will direct a comprehensive children’s ministry (birth to 6th grade) to grow children in their walk and understanding of Jesus Christ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Kids Ministry Director

• Implement a campus ministry plan through collaboration with the Centralized Families Director
• Be the face of the ministry
• Point families to resources for staying connected
• Connect parents to activities and events
• Recruit, train, supervise and support an effective, organized, and growing team of Impact Team members
• Prepare with, evaluate during, and give feedback after services to large group and classroom Impact Team members
• Evaluate every environment through the lens of a first-time guest and the lens of children and families
• Regularly communicate with families and Impact Team members through multiple mediums (face-to-face, phone, social media, etc.)
• Work with the Centralized Kids Ministry Director to prepare all Kids Ministry environments for weekend services
• Ensure that all Emmanuel Church safety and security protocols are consistently followed to provide for the safety of children in the ministry
• Participate in the planning, execution and attendance of department and whole-church events and camps
• Under the direction of the Campus Pastor, execute campus-specific initiatives
• Coordinate and support the recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling of childcare workers to support events on campus
• Perform other functions and duties as assigned by the Campus Pastor

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree in ministry or children’s development
• 2 years of related experience and/or training

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in conflict resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational/administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to learn and use Emmanuel’s systems (Rock, Planning Center, etc.) and learn and adapt to new technology
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner, self-motivated
• Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion when handling personal and ministry information
• Demonstrate a servant heart with spiritual maturity and sensitivity

Spiritual Requirements

• Champion the vision of Emmanuel Church
• Foster and promote a healthy staff culture by adhering to the Emmanuel Staff Behavioral Values
• Willingness to regularly participate in Emmanuel Church activities and events
• Agreement to abide by Emmanuel Church’s Expectations of a Staff Member which include:
• Financial support of the church with your tithe
• Attend one weekend service each week and monthly staff meetings
• Participate in community through small group
• Prioritize a Sabbath (one 24-hour period off work each week)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.
• Required to read, speak, and hear.
• Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.