Children's Operational Ministry Coordinator

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Children's Operational Ministry Coordinator

Children's Operational Ministry Coordinator

Lee's Summit, MO

The Operational Ministry Coordinator is responsible for supporting the overall effectiveness of the Abundant Life Kids Ministry through excellence in logistics and campus operations. This role ensures that classroom environments are clean, prepared, and welcoming for children and families. The Operational Ministry Coordinator oversees the first-time guest experience, monitors hallways for safety and flow during weekend services, and manages the preparation and distribution of supplies and curriculum.

This position also provides operational support to volunteers by anticipating and meeting their needs, coordinating event logistics, and maintaining standards that reflect the heart and mission of Abundant Life. In addition, the Operational Ministry Coordinator plays a key role in training team members and executing systems that create a consistent and engaging experience for every child and family who walk through our doors.

• Be committed to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2:2) by assembling for instruction in God’s Word and engaging in the personal study of God’s Word.
• Responsibly use the resources at your disposal to foster the mission and vision of Abundant Life (1 Peter 5:1-4).
• Participate in an Abundant Life group (Acts 2:41-42) as well as the discipleship ministry (Matthew 28:18-20).
• Live in a way that glorifies God and aligns with the staff core values (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9).
• Be committed to giving to the needs of the saints (2 Corinthians 8:1-7 & 9:12).
• Become a member of Abundant Life.

• Maintain classroom standards for cleanliness, organization, and readiness to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for children and families.
• Oversee the first-time guest experience by coordinating signage, check-in support, and hospitality to create a positive and memorable visit.
• Monitor hallways and shared spaces during weekend services to ensure safety, flow, and timely transitions between ministry environments.
• Prepare and distribute supplies and curriculum materials in alignment with ministry needs and weekly programming.
• Support volunteers by anticipating operational needs, providing resources, and responding to logistical challenges during services and events.
• Coordinate ordering, inventory, and preparation for special events, ensuring all materials and environments are ready for execution.
• Collaborate with campus and central ministry teams to uphold operational standards and align with broader ministry goals.
• Assist in training volunteers and team members on operational procedures, safety protocols, and service expectations.
• Identify and resolve operational issues proactively to maintain excellence in ministry delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and spiritual intentionality in all aspects of weekend programming and ministry support.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned in alignment with the mission of making disciples and serving families well.

Success in this role will be achieved by a spiritually mature, highly motivated, and mission-driven leader who is passionate about making disciples of Jesus Christ through Children’s Ministry. This role requires someone who is organized, relational, and able to lead others with clarity, humility, and purpose.

• A deep personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a calling to disciple children and families through biblical teaching and relational ministry.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire volunteers in creating environments that foster spiritual growth and lifelong faith in Jesus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect effectively with children, parents, volunteers and staff.
• Highly organized.
• Collaborative team player with the capacity to work closely with others.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other administrative tools.

Above all, the candidate must demonstrate a clear heart for children, a love for Jesus and a desire to see the next generation grow as devoted disciples of Jesus.

Employment at AL requires a commitment to honoring the Lord in work and life, as well as the character to uphold the AL Staff Core Values of Synergy, Excellency, Integrity, Tenacity, Humility, and Loyalty. The skills, qualifications, and responsibilities listed here are not intended to be all-inclusive of the abilities needed to perform the job.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership capacity is required.