Chapel Kids Coordinator-Cheektowaga Job Town of Cheektowaga New York USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Classification: Coordinator

Direct Reports: 0

FLSA Exemption: Exempt

Ministry / Department: Campus

Reports To: Campus Pastor

Manages: None

Compensation: $40,000-$50,000

Overview

This position leads the execution of Sunday morning Chapel Kids environments by creating engaging, Scripture-centered experiences where parents and children encounter Jesus through relationships, gatherings, and resourcing. Build and shepherd a relationally centered volunteer team through recruitment, training, and empowerment for Kingdom work.

Principal Accountabilities

Ensure excellence in Sunday morning Chapel Kids environment:

Ensure parents and children see Jesus through all of Scripture by using relationships, gatherings, resourcing, and envisioning to help ensure the discipleship making process of kids and parents.
Partner with parents—strategically think about the care and discipleship of the campus families alongside the Campus Team.
Create fun and engaging environments for all areas of children ministries.

Volunteer recruitment, training, and care:

Create a relationally centered environment amongst the volunteer team which includes recruitment, scheduling, shepherding, and counsel as needed.
Lead volunteers to empower them into Kingdom work and activity—invest, develop, and empower leaders.

Develop and steward external partnerships including local schools and community organizations.

Be all in to support in Chapel-wide initiatives that extend beyond the boundaries of any one campus.

Work with the campus Pastor and Director to support the initiatives, projects, and relationships of the campus.

Participate in the Safety Team by contributing to the review and response to safety concerns, reviewing policy updates, and attending meetings as needed.

Promote an environment that supports and reflects the mission of The Chapel in ensuring every man, woman and child within our circle of accountability have repeated opportunities to hear and see the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Promote an environment that supports and reflects the staff culture of The Chapel: seek God as priority; think others first; choose trust; stay healthy; grow together.

Maintain internal control standards for compliance, operational risk, regulatory standards, policies and practices; report issues and operational loss events to senior leadership and/or governance board, where appropriate. Abide by human resources and other Chapel policies in support of an ethical, respectful and God-honoring work environment.

Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum of three (3) years proven ministry coordination experience in a church environment or equivalent experience.

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in religious studies, ministry, education, business, communications, related field or equivalent experience.

Organizational and managerial skills to coordinate and manage volunteers, information and environments.

Leadership and people skills to train/equip and inspire/encourage. Ability to work well with a diverse group of people, including children and parents.

Proven faithfulness to Christ in use of time, talent and treasures; meets all biblical requirements of a leader and influencer within the church body.

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Well-developed verbal communication skills. Ability to influence and lead in team environments as well as address and resolve conflict where appropriate.

Additional Information

Schedule will need to be flexible and adjusted for special events and other needs of the ministry as determined by the Campus Pastor.

This job includes some central specific support as deemed necessary by Equip Director, Chapel Kids Director and Chapel Students Director.

Position Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical

Activities:

Ascending or descending stairs and the like.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Moving about to accomplish tasks.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Travel to meet with various stakeholders.
Assess risk, detect risk factors for site safety purposes through being aware of surrounding environment, individuals, noises, observations, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

Low temperatures.
High temperatures.
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Hazardous conditions.
Small and/or enclosed spaces.
No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary work that primarily involves…