Kids Ministry Assistant

Worship Center; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Worship Center in Lancaster, PA seeks a Kids Ministry Assistant to support the Kids Team in developing age-appropriate biblical lessons and activities that help children grow in faith.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week, exempt) with weekend services and events; requires a high school diploma, prior administrative experience, and a valid PA Driver’s License, plus strong computer and communication skills to coordinate volunteers and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with preschool and elementary-aged children and parents is desired.
• Valid PA Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Interact with volunteers; share lessons, schedules, promotions, emails and texts.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for weekend and special services.
• Shop for and order supplies.
• Cover receptionist phones as scheduled.
• Lead ministry areas as needed.
• Plan and execute events (baptisms, Baby Dedication, Kids Camp, Christmas Eve).
• Plan and implement media for print, social, digital and worship media.
• Assist with themed ministry environments.

Skills

Admin & coordination

Computer skills

Typing skills

Communication with parents

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Kids Ministry Assistant helps to create and initiate plans for the Kids Team to help children become growing followers of Jesus by teaching them to love God and to love people through age-appropriate biblical lessons. This person reports to the Kids Pastor.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 40 hours per week. The schedule includes weekly services, special services as necessary, and office hours Monday through Thursday.

Experience and Abilities

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Experience: Previous administrative experience required. Experience working with preschool and elementary-aged children and parents is desired.
3. License/Certification: Valid PA Driver’s License.
4. Specific Abilities: Computer and typing skills. Able to prioritize tasks and develop efficient systems for accomplishing routine tasks. Comfortable handling child-related issues and communication with parents and team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively interacts and communicates pertinent information to volunteers which may include lessons, schedules, weekly promotions, emails and texts.
• Prepare the materials and classrooms (including the nursing mothers’ room) for weekend and special services as needed.
• Miscellaneous duties including shopping for and ordering supplies.
• Cover phones for WC receptionist as scheduled.
• Lead ministry areas as needed.
• Assist with all aspects of special events, including things like kids baptism, Baby Dedication, Kids Camp, and Christmas Eve. Responsibilities include managing room and resource reservations, coordinating registration and materials, supporting programming and planning, ordering and organizing supplies, tracking rosters and attendance, updating participant profiles, communicating with families, and setting up and attending events as needed.
• Help plan, create, and execute all forms of media, including but not limited to print media, social media, digital media and worship media.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of theming for ministry environments, creating engaging and dynamic spaces for kids and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Worship Center Mission and Vision Alignment

The Kids Ministry Assistant helps to create and initiate plans for the Kids Team to help children become growing followers of Jesus by teaching them to love God and to love people through age-appropriate biblical lessons.

Foundational Requirements

1. Have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Live a lifestyle that reflects Biblical standards.
3. Be a member of Worship Center, or willing to become a member.
4. Attend worship services regularly and participate in the life of the church family.
5. Tithe to Worship Center.
6. Fully embrace the WC Staff Core Values.

Staff Core Values

Christ Centered Living

We are committed to personally knowing Jesus and leading others into a growing relationship with Him as both Savior and Lord.

Biblical Obedience

We are committed to growing in obedience to God’s word faithfully and wholeheartedly.

Oneness in Christ

We are committed to fostering unity and belonging within the body of Christ, under the lordship of Jesus Christ.

Spirit-filled Compassion

We are committed to being Christ’s ambassadors, loving and serving people by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Generosity with Wise Stewardship

We are committed to giving generously and managing resources responsibly.