eKidz Director (eFam Campus)

Elevation Church; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403b with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elevation Church in Matthews, NC seeks a dynamic eKidz Ministry Leader to drive engagement for children across online worship and in-person events. You will lead volunteer teams, shape programs, and ensure a strong, sustainable ministry experience.

The role emphasizes visionary leadership, collaboration, and a passion for family ministry, with travel as needed and a fast-paced, impactful environment within a church community.

Qualifications

• Strong networking and relational leadership abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and time-management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engagement strategies that connect children to online worship and in-person events.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all eKidz volunteer teams and related initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to integrate eKidz into the online campus experience.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, cultural expectations, volunteer leadership development, and financial sustainability.

Skills

Networking

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Job description

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute engagement strategies that effectively connect children to both the online worship experience and in-person events.
• Provide leadership, care, and oversight for all eKidz volunteer teams and functions, including parent engagement initiatives, child baptisms, and child dedications.
• Identify and implement opportunities to consistently integrate eKidz into every aspect of the online campus experience.
• Establish and maintain a strong infrastructure for standard operating procedures, cultural expectations, volunteer leadership development, and financial sustainability within your area of oversight.

MUST-HAVES

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• Active participation in a church community, demonstrated through inviting others, serving, generosity, and prioritizing biblical community.
• Passion for children and family ministry.
• Flexibility and availability to travel monthly.
• Strong networking and relational leadership skills.
• Ability to make sound, thoughtful decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time-management skills.

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
• Ministry training or education

DAY-TO-DAY

• We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
• There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
• Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
• You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
• Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)