Kids Ministry Associate — Lead Volunteers & Shepherd Hearts

Austin Stone; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Austin Stone Community Church is seeking a Kids Ministry Associate to support the Kids Ministry Director in promoting a healthy children’s ministry. You will work with the congregation and family ministries teams, handling administrative tasks, volunteer coordination, and classroom support on Sundays to create a supportive, faith-filled environment for children.

Primary responsibilities include recruiting and deploying volunteers, maintaining curriculum fidelity, communicating with parents,

Qualifications

• Administration - Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and implement ministry programming with a cohesive plan.
• Communication - Clear speech with proper grammar; able to inspire, instruct, and engage in various settings.
• Detail Oriented & Organizational Skills - Capable of managing multiple projects and leading volunteer teams to scale.
• Collaboration - Ability to work across the organization and with ministry partners to synthesize input into a plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist KMD to lead Kids ministry in alignment with the vision and strategies developed by the staff and Family Ministries team.
• Provide administrative support including database maintenance, ministry calendar coordination, and data tracking.
• Assist with recruiting, screening, interview coordination, development, and deployment of volunteer leadership teams.
• Assist with faithful execution of curriculum, Sunday ministry, policies, and volunteer screening per safety policies.
• Assist with teaching, coaching volunteer teams, and serving in classrooms on Sundays when needed.
• Participate in pastoral care and shepherding of Kids Ministry volunteers.
• Assist with regular communication to parents about programs, teaching, resources, and promotion of Kids Ministry to the Congregation.
• Oversee weekly supply ordering and on-site storage of materials.
• Attend and participate in all required events and activities for The Austin Stone, including Sunday services, staff meetings, and special events.

Skills

Early childhood education

Volunteer leadership

Gospel shepherding

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Austin Stone Community Church is seeking a Kids Ministry Associate to support the Kids Ministry Director in promoting a healthy children’s ministry. You will work with the congregation and family ministries teams, handling administrative tasks, volunteer coordination, and classroom support on Sundays to create a supportive, faith-filled environment for children.

Primary responsibilities include recruiting and deploying volunteers, maintaining curriculum fidelity, communicating with parents,