Christ-Centered Nursery Coordinator & Volunteer Leader

Lutheran Church of Hope; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nursery Coordinator at Lutheran Church of Hope in Waukee oversees a Christ-centered nursery program for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, ensuring safety, warmth, and quality care during worship services.

Working in collaboration with the Youth and Family Ministry, this role recruits, trains and supports volunteers, manages room ratios, and stays within budget while upholding the church's mission and values during major events like Easter and Christmas.

Qualifications

• Possess Christ-centered, joy-filled passion for ministry flowing from a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Proven ability to equip the saints for the work of ministry and a firm grasp of the concept of the priesthood of all believers.
• Extremely strong organizational skills for administration and leadership.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, inspire, and equip volunteers and staff.
• Ability to prioritize and boundary ministry with personal and family life.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to always reflect in the best possible light Lutheran Church of Hope, its staff, and the mission, vision, and values of its Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks in all rooms being utilized before each service.
• Provides a warm, helpful demeanor for parents, staff and volunteers.
• Recruit, coordinate, train and support Nursery volunteers.
• Maintain ratios within rooms and follow room age guidelines.
• Stay within budgetary guidelines for supplies and staff.
• Presence at HopeGrimes worship services and primary events such as Easter, Taste of Hope and Christmas.

Skills

Christ-centered faith

Organizational skills

Volunteer supervision

Staff coordination

Multitasking

Integrity

Relationship building

Job description

The Nursery Coordinator at Lutheran Church of Hope in Waukee oversees a Christ-centered nursery program for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, ensuring safety, warmth, and quality care during worship services.

Working in collaboration with the Youth and Family Ministry, this role recruits, trains and supports volunteers, manages room ratios, and stays within budget while upholding the church's mission and values during major events like Easter and Christmas.