Children's Volunteer & Resource Coordinator

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA seeks a full-time Volunteer & Resource Coordinator to support Kids Ministry by recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers and coordinating curriculum, resources, and supplies for Sunday programming.

The role partners with Kids Ministry staff to strengthen programming and foster a loving, discipled environment for children, while maintaining organization and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2–3 years’ experience in Student or Children’s Ministry.
• Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
• Ability to manage resources, schedules, and maintain safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, schedule, and onboard volunteers for Sunday programming.
• Train and support volunteers to foster teamwork and excellence.
• Organize curriculum, resources, and supplies for Kids Ministry.
• Maintain volunteer records and safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Child engagement

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ProPresenter

Media Software

Publisher

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church - Marietta, GA 30068Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: None

BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God’s will each day. Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees. Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.

JOB SUMMARY

The Volunteer & Resource Coordinator supports Kids Ministry by recruiting, training, and equipping volunteers, and by coordinating the curriculum, resources, and supplies leaders need to create engaging, biblically sound environments for children. This role partners with Kids Ministry staff to strengthen programming and build a culture where children are known, loved, and discipled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Programming & Curriculum

• Primarily work with the Kids Group & Creative Content Associate to implement curriculum and resources across Kids Ministry, ensuring leaders have what they need to effectively teach children.
• Gather, organize, prepare, distribute, and maintain resources and materials needed for Sunday morning Kids Ministry programming.

Volunteer Development

• Recruit, schedule, and onboard both adult and student volunteers—including substitutes—to keep Sunday morning programming fully and reliably staffed.
• Provide regular training, communication, encouragement, and support to volunteers, fostering a culture of teamwork, care, and excellence.
• Support the junior leadership development program for students, building and maintaining relationships with both Kids & Student Ministry, as well as parents to activate more students into serving opportunities.

Supplies & Resource Management

• Oversee Kids Ministry supply closets and storage areas—assessing needs, assessing budgets, maintaining inventory, and keeping them organized, stocked, and accessible.
• Set up and maintain the Sunday teacher resource and breakroom, and communicate supply needs to staff ahead of upcoming ministry seasons and events.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records and schedules, and ensure compliance with child safety policies, including background checks, training, and other Caring Well requirements.

General Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend and participate in all regular ministry staff meetings, monthly church staff meetings, staff retreats, training, etc.
• Support the Senior Pastor and all other church staff.

QualificationsTEAM VALUES & CRITICAL SKILLS

Team Values

• Trust – We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.
• People-First – We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.
• Health – We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
• Collaboration – Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.
• Development – We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God’s calling.

Critical Skills

• Project Management experience.
• Computer Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, ProPresenter, and Media Software.
• Abilities to relate to children personally and in programming.
• Able to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously.
• Handles all sensitive information with the greatest possible confidentiality and care.
• Works flexibly with a variety of personalities.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-Motivated
• Flexible

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Student or Children’s Ministry desired.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to lift up and carry 25 or more pounds.
• Able to both sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Physically able to work inside and outside in various weather conditions.