Events Coordinator & Ministry Assistant

First Free Church; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

First Free Church is seeking a part-time Kid Connection Events Coordinator & Ministry Assistant to plan and publicize events for children and families. You will work with the KC Staff Team, coordinating volunteers, materials, and scheduling to ensure successful, well-run gatherings.

The role requires hands-on planning, collaboration with multiple teams, and a heart for ministry. Training and ongoing involvement with Kid Connection are expected, with policies and procedures followed and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience organizing events with multiple volunteers and moving parts.
• Willing to attend and become a member of First Free Church.
• Complies with a background check.
• Proficient with email and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and publicize special events for the ministry.
• Collaborate with staff to develop ideas for 4-5 events for children and families.
• Coordinate arrangements for events, including volunteers.
• Enter events into Planning Center and coordinate with facilities for needs.
• Direct staff and volunteers during KC events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Volunteer coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

Email

Google Docs

Job description

Kid Connection Events Coordinator & Ministry Assistant

The Kid Connection (KC) Events Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to coordinate and publicize special events for the ministry.

This position is a part-time, hourly (non-exempt) position of approximately 10-15 hours per week. The KC Events Coordinator is part of the KC Staff Team and reports directly to the KC Team Leader.

• Collaborate with the KC Staff Team to develop ideas for 4-5 differently scaled special events for children and families.
• Coordinate arrangements for KC events, including volunteers.
• Coordinate promotional materials for special events with the Communications Team.
• Enter events into Planning Center and communicate with the Facilities Team regarding special needs for events.
• Direct staff and volunteers as needed during KC events.

• Follow and enforce First Free Church’s policies and procedures.
• Attend ongoing Kid Connection meetings and training when necessary.
• Take training for First Aid and CPR certification.

Character and Commitment

• Demonstrates a genuine love for the Lord and other people with an authentic, transparent, Christ-centered lifestyle.
• Is committed to the vision, values, and beliefs of First Free Church.
• Loves working with adult and teenage volunteers and seeing them use their gifting to minister effectively.
• Understands the value of children’s ministry and partnering with parents to disciple children.
• Able to recruit, train, and develop volunteer and leadership teams for events.
• Takes initiative and finds creative ways to include volunteers and make events fun within budget constraints.
• A team player with a positive attitude who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Has a teachable heart and cooperative spirit.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in conduct with staff and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to attend and become a member of First Free Church.
• Experience organizing events with multiple volunteers and many moving parts.
• Complies with a background check.
• Proficient with email and Google Docs.