Part-Time Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator

Lakes Area Vineyard Church; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous PTO policy

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan with a generous match

Positive and collaborative work env.

Job summary

Lakes Area Vineyard Church is seeking an Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator to oversee Nursery through Age 5 on Sundays in a part-time role.

You will recruit and develop volunteers, ensure safe, welcoming classrooms, implement age-appropriate curriculum, nurture families, and coordinate with the Marriage & Family Pastor on ministry planning.

This role offers flexible arrangements and a supportive team committed to strong spiritual formation for young children.

Qualifications

• Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Knowledge and understanding of God’s word.
• Open to the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
• Servant attitude and heart.
• Love for young children and creating safe, welcoming environments.
• Relational, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for nurturing children's spiritual growth.
• Ability to recruit, lead, and develop volunteers.
• Experience with young children, families, or children's ministry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and prepare Nursery through Age 5 classrooms for Sunday services, ensuring safe, welcoming, organized environments.
• Implement age-appropriate Biblical curriculum to help children begin to learn God’s word.
• Build relationships with parents and families, providing clear communication.
• Ensure nursery, preschool, check-in, safety, and security processes are followed and improved.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and care for Early Childhood volunteers.
• Develop classroom leaders and maintain volunteer coverage and child-safety practices.
• Coordinate supplies, curriculum, classroom needs, and ministry budget.
• Collaborate with Elementary Ministry Coordinator and Marriage & Family Pastor on events and planning.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relational skills

Education

Experience in children's ministry

Tools

Curriculum planning

Job description

Lakes Area Vineyard Church is seeking an Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator to oversee Nursery through Age 5 on Sundays in a part-time role.

You will recruit and develop volunteers, ensure safe, welcoming classrooms, implement age-appropriate curriculum, nurture families, and coordinate with the Marriage & Family Pastor on ministry planning.

This role offers flexible arrangements and a supportive team committed to strong spiritual formation for young children.