Kids Elementary Associate

Community of Faith; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community organization in Town of Texas is seeking a Kids Elementary Associate to lead and empower volunteers in the Elementary Ministry, focusing on children's spiritual, emotional, and social development. The candidate should have a degree in ministry or education with several years of experience in kids' ministry, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships. The position includes responsibilities for both weekend and weekday activities, with specific hours outlined for engagement and participation.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in full-time kids’ ministry/leadership.
• Experience in administration, coordination, and event planning.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a volunteer team for the Elementary Ministry.
• Ensure curriculum and resources are available for weekend services.
• Provide pastoral care and training for volunteers.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Strong time management skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, or relevant field

Job description

Overview

Position: Kids Elementary Associate

Reports To: Kids Pastor

Objective: Connect, equip and empower people to bring the reality of God to their world. Help shape and implement a ministry strategy for Elementary Ministry (K-5th) to fulfil our vision of inspiring kids to fearlessly live and love like Jesus. Lead the overall COF Younger Elementary Ministry: Kinder- 2nd kids, Volunteers and Families.

Responsibilities

Weekend Leadership

• Build a strong and thriving volunteer team to serve the Elementary ministry to follow strong safety procedures (ie. 2-adult-rule in each space).
• Provide ongoing care and leadership for COF Kids volunteers serving on the Elementary Ministry Team, specifically by developing coaches / directors to lead ministry in your absence.
• Develop fun, engaging, irresistible Large Group team to find excellence week in and week out, using Orange Curriculum.
• Seek opportunities to connect with kids outside of Sunday morning opportunities
• Provide pastoral care and training for new volunteers and existing volunteers.
• Manage all volunteer scheduling for weekend services, events, and other facility needs.

Weekday Leadership

• Ensure all curriculum, resources, and supplies are available for weekend services, events, and facilities.
• Manage all workflows to onboard new volunteers, connect with new families, restock COFkids store, etc.
• Aid in scheduling, registration, and Check-Ins, and give leadership to the Elementary Team for weekend services, special events (baptism, Wednesday nights, Camps), and other facility needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ministry, education, or relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Several years of experience in full-time kids’ ministry/leadership
• Experience in administration, coordination, and event planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strength in relationship building
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Core Competencies

• Children’s Champion: A children’s champion reflects and demonstrates God’s love for kids by prioritizing their safety and security, and cares for them in a way that values their spiritual, emotional, and social development.
• Owner/Operator: An owner/operator takes full responsibility for the successful growth and execution of the experience in his/her area of ministry.
• Activator: An activator is an action-oriented individual who transforms strategic plans, innovative ideas and decisions into action.
• Collaborative Leader: A collaborative leader works effectively, both within a team and among diverse teams or departments, to create an environment where ideas and decisions are jointly developed, owned and executed.
• Creative Communicator: A creative communicator demonstrates a passion to communicate God’s truth through new, innovative, artistic approaches.

Details

• Workdays and hours are Monday – Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm. Participation in all hands-on deck (AHOD) events.

Benefits

• As defined in the COF handbook.