Children's Ministry Coordinator

Children's Ministry Coordinator

This position seeks to reach children and their families throughout the greater Sammamish/Issaquah/Redmond area and prayerfully work and support the Children's Ministry Department /She/They will collaborate and assist new and returning volunteers and families through relationship-building, programming, age-appropriate spiritual formation, service, and administration.

The primary responsibilities for this position are:

• Collaborate and implement with all aspects of SPC Kids (Sunday Morning Children's Ministry), VBS and Mom Co (formerly MOPS)
• Assist in recruiting and leading Volunteers involved in Children's Ministry
• Support and Execute events for Parents/Families
• Build Healthy Relationships with SPC Parents/Families

Accountability and Supervision

Supervised by Director of Children's Ministry

Vision

• Collaborate with leadership to shape, maintain and communicate a fresh vision for children's ministry, planning for the future of the entire ministry within the Department.
• Inspire faith development in children, youth and families through weekly Sunday SPC Kids Ministry.
• Ensure that all programs are Christ-centered, relational, age appropriate, safe, and engaging.

Leadership

• Serve as a visible, passionate, proactive advocate for the SPC's children, families, and ministry programs, continually highlighting and influencing issues and actions that are important to the spiritual nurture of children and families.
• Work with Children's Director to maintain key departmental operations/systems for a sustainable, healthy ministry: resources, facilities, publicity, communications, policies, procedures & schedules
• Build joyful, engaged volunteer teams to support the ministry, by calling them to volunteer, providing effective training and supervision, and equipping them with skills for successful and positive volunteer experiences.

Relationships

• Create and maintain collaborative connections amongst the children's ministry leaders, including staff and volunteers of all ministries, e.g. Sunday classes, Mid Week Events, Mom Co, VBS, etc.
• Provide a supportive and visible leadership presence at programs and events.
• Provide timely follow-up and welcome for all first-time guests.
• Regularly pray for the children's ministry volunteers, children, and parents.

Qualifications

• A professed commitment to Jesus Christ
• Biblical knowledge/training
• A warm, joyful, nurturing presence
• Experience in working with children and overseeing programs for children
• A demonstrated self-starter with strong management, organizational, and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Must submit and pass a background check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience using social media platforms to connect with a community

Hours

Part-time: 10-15 Hours a week, non-exempt;
Includes Sunday mornings, some weekends and some holidays.