Kids Ministry Associate, Elementary

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Works with staff and volunteers to create age-appropriate environments and materials for Elementary aged children to discover God, His Story and their place in it, with a focus on grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Oversees volunteers and looks for opportunities to equip parents to become the primary disciple-makers in their homes. In all things, carries out the mission, vision, and values of Southeast Christian Church.

Why Southeast? Southeast Christian Church is a dynamic, growing church where staff are encouraged to lead boldly, care deeply, and live authentically.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Recruits, processes, trains, and shepherds volunteer leaders to minister to children and families; coordinates the onboarding and scheduling of volunteers.
• Writes and edits curriculum for small group environments in ways that engage children.
• Assists with setup and prep for weekend services.
• Checks in volunteers and children on the weekends; solves problems and helps the team, as needed.
• Assists in planning and executing events for children and volunteers.
• Responds to daily emails and phone calls from volunteers, parents, and others.
• Performs administrative tasks, as needed.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; proficient in Rock database (or has ability to learn)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and flexible
• Quick thinking and confident in decision making skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Naturally displays hospitality, encouragement, empathy, and leadership

Our Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience organizing and leading volunteers.
• Engaged member of Southeast Christian Church, or willing to become one.
• Exemplifies our seven staff values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and Fun.
• Leads by example fulfilling the staff expectations of groups, inviting, serving, worship and giving.
• Agree with the *Statement of Faith, submit to the leadership established by the church, and lives out our church Mantras in tangible ways.

* Please read our Statement of Faith that is attached below. You will be asked if you agree with our Statement of Faith within the application process.