Children’s Ministry Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: 3 hours per week at $16 per hour.

This team member will be responsible for providing operational support for the implementation of Lighthouse programs and special events related to family ministry initiatives. The responsibilities include:

• Possessing a missionary spirit and a can-do attitude to reach the lost and grow their faith, working under the leadership of the Lighthouse Children’s Coordinator.
• Collaborating with the Lighthouse staff at Christ Church to ensure the effective implementation of the church's mission and vision.
• Working cooperatively with the Lighthouse Coordinator to implement Sunday programming and special events.

This position requires 3 hours per week, with some flexibility to work off-site if approved by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Lighthouse Coordinator by serving on Sunday mornings at least once or twice a month.
• Support the Children’s Coordinator by providing care for volunteers.
• Oversee services for infants through fifth grade.
• Participate in and promote campus special events and programs.
• Encourage and equip parents in their role as spiritual leaders over their children.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Christ Church.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor towards co-workers, vendors, and guests.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Christ Church.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support Lighthouse Children’s Coordinator and quality teams at the location, utilizing volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in Education (Early Childhood or Elementary) and/or previous volunteer experience in a church setting.
• Effective communication skills with congregants, staff, and lay leadership.
• Experience in taking initiative, solving problems, and leading others.
• Strong organizational and computer skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to achieve goals.
• A passion for children and families.
• A gift of leadership.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Models Christian character at work, home, and social life.
• Strives to uphold the Statement of Staff Values.
• Possesses developed Christian maturity.
• Agrees with Christ Church's Statement of Faith.
• Understands the Constitution and ByLaws of Christ Church.
• Willing to serve both inside and outside the church.