Children’s Ministry Coordinator: Family Discipleship Leader

Covchurch; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Evangelical Covenant Church in Naperville, IL is seeking a Children’s Ministry Coordinator to create safe, welcoming environments for children birth through fifth grade and their families. You will oversee Sunday and summer programming, family ministry gatherings, curriculum, volunteers, parent communication, and ministry administration.

Vision: We partner with families to raise children who know and love God through scripture and belonging.

Qualifications

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Christ-centered living.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in children’s ministry or related area.
• Strong organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, implement, complete projects, and recruit/train volunteers.
• Commitment to child protection and safety policies.
• Willingness to become an active NECC member and participate in church life.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Sunday discipleship for children birth through fifth grade.
• Welcome new families and invite them to the children’s program.
• Plan mid-week gatherings and summer programming (e.g., Super Sunday Squad, VBS).
• Coordinate special events and community partnerships.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and support volunteers.
• Maintain accurate attendance, records, and safety documentation.
• Communicate with families, volunteers, staff, and congregation.
• Submit monthly and annual reports as needed.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in children’s ministry or related area

Tools

Breeze

Microsoft Office

Mailchimp

Canva

Job description

Position Summary

The Children’s Ministry Coordinator creates safe, welcoming, biblically grounded, and developmentally appropriate environments for children from birth through fifth grade and their families. This position oversees Sunday and summer programming, family ministry gatherings, seasonal events, curriculum, volunteers, parent communication, and ministry administration.

Vision: We partner with families in raising children who know and love God and all creation through understanding scripture and experiencing true belonging.

Church Vision Statement

We are an increasingly diverse compassionate community committed to knowing, loving, and serving Jesus in our neighborhoods and world.

Responsibilities

Programming and Faith Formation

• Oversee Sunday discipleship for children from birth through fifth grade, ensuring classrooms are prepared and staffed.
• Welcome new families and invite them to our children’s program.
• Plan mid-week gatherings and summer programming like Super Sunday Squad or VBS.
• Coordinate special events (i.e. Back to School Sunday, Christmas and Easter activities, Children’s Choir, etc.).
• Collaborate with Staff and volunteers on community outreach events or partnerships.

Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit, schedule, train, and support volunteers.
• Conduct training and check-ins 1-2 times a year on curriculum, classroom expectations, child safety, and ministry practices.
• Ensure volunteers follow NECC’s Child Protection and Emergency Guidelines and help maintain current background checks and safety records.
• Work with the Children’s Ministry Team and staff to identify needs, plan events, and establish family discipleship goals.

Communication and Administration

• Communicate regularly with families, volunteers, staff, and the congregation through email, social media, bulletins, newsletters, the church website, and personal follow-up.
• Manage the annual Children’s Ministry budget.
• Maintain accurate attendance, contact, volunteer, and safety records.
• Submit monthly reports to the Executive Board and annual reports to the congregation as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees as directed.
• Participate in ECC trainings, resources, and/or conferences.

Qualifications and Expectations

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christ-centered living.
• A clear calling and demonstrated love for children, families, and the local church.
• Willingness to become an active member of NECC, participate in church life, remain in good standing, and maintain transparent relationships with staff and the Executive Board.
• Acceptance and support of the Evangelical Covenant Church’s core affirmations, guidelines, and resolutions.
• Adherence to NECC’s personnel, child protection, emergency, and safety policies.
• A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant experience in children’s ministry, family ministry, Christian education, teaching, discipleship, or a related area.
• Strong organization skills, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and demonstrated ability to plan, implement, complete projects, and to recruit, train, schedule, and care for volunteers.
• Select and implement a biblically faithful, developmentally appropriate curriculum; prepare lesson materials, and maintain resources.
• Comfort using Breeze, Microsoft Office Software, Mailchimp, Canva, and similar tools.

Hours and Compensation

$18-$22 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and proficiency.

This is a part-time position, averaging 15 hours per week. The position includes the potential possibility for hours to increase if additional services are added, ministries work expands, or increased scope of responsibilities are added.

To Apply:

Please send resume, a cover letter, and 3 references to Brendan Dry, Lead Pastor, at [e-mail].