Kids Ministry Associate

Kids Ministry Associate

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. Oversees volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage and organization. Coordinates volunteer teams to maintain safe adult-to-child ratios. Directs volunteers to resources such as the ministry website, curriculum and other materials to support their role.

Partners 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, and 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, and upholding 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of related experience.

Location:

Plymouth, MN. FLSA Status:
Non-exempt/Hourly. Fixed Pay Rate: $23.00. Employment Classification:
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.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:
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 like. Occasional moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Occasional moving of self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.

Occasional repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Occasional working in noisy environments. Occasional light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Occasional medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:
Eagle Brook Church’s benefit plan is designed to help you stay healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Offering a competitive benefits package is just one way we strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace. We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees: medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings account (HSA), dependent care FSA,…