Kids Ministry Department Assistant

Good Shepherd Community Church; Boring (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Community Church is seeking a Kids Ministry Department Assistant to support the Kids Ministry team by equipping volunteers, preparing curriculum, ordering supplies, and coordinating with families.

This part-time, non-exempt position requires 2–15 hours per week, involves weekend services and midweek activities, and offers opportunities to connect with kids, parents, and volunteers while serving the church.

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids, parents, and volunteers.
• Able to work well with a team.
• Experience with kids, parents, and volunteers who may have a disability
• Ability to equip and lead others

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly support for Kids Ministry weekly activities, including, but not limited to weekend services, Tuesday evening activities, Special Needs ministry activities
• Prepare weekly curriculum and setup for the weekend
• Assist and participate with Good Shepherd Kids activities and ministries
• Help Department Leads recruit, train, lead, and support ministry volunteers
• Partner with and care for parents and families
• Attend monthly team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Disability awareness

Kids engagement

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Basic computer skills

Job description

JOB

DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Kids Ministry Department Assistant

DEPARTMENT:

Kids Ministry

SUPERVISOR:

Kids Ministry Pastor

TIME COMMITMENT:

2-15 hrs/week

CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt PT Support Staff (-20 hrs/wk) 7N

Position Profile:

This position at Good Shepherd Community Church exists to provide support to the Good Shepherd Kids Team as we minister to the kids and families of Good Shepherd. This includes equipping and supporting volunteers, preparing curriculum, ordering supplies and plans, and coordinating with families.

Skill Set:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A heart to serve people, including people who have a disability
• Able to connect with kids, parents, and volunteers
• Self-motivated, flexible, ministry minded
• Able to take direction and multitask
• Detail oriented and organized
• Basic computer skills

Experience Qualifications:

• Experience working with kids, parents, and volunteers
• Able to work well with a team
• Experience working with kids, parents, and volunteers who may have a visible or hidden disability
• Ability to equip and lead others

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide weekly support for Kids Ministry weekly activities, including, but not limited to weekend services, Tuesday evening activities, Special Needs ministry activities
• Prepare weekly curriculum and setup for the weekend
• Assist and participate with Good Shepherd Kids activities and ministries
• Help Department Leads recruit, train, lead, and support ministry volunteers
• Partner with and care for parents and families
• Attend monthly team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Spiritual Responsibilities:

• Exhibits an authentic relationship with Jesus made evident by a Christ-following lifestyle
• Ensure all actions performed within the context of this job position accomplish and further the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Community Church
• Adhere to the Statement of Faith as established and approved by Good Shepherd Community Church elders

Additional Notes:

• Regularly attend at Good Shepherd Community Church
• Complete Ministry Certification, which will include a criminal background check, as part of hiring process
• Adhere to the policies, procedures, and code of conduct outlined in the Good Shepherd Community Church Employee Handbook
• Seasonal responsibilities

Disclaimers:

Other duties may be added or changed as needed. This job description does not constitute a contract for employment.