Traverse City KKids Director

Kensington Church; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Kensington Church in Traverse City is seeking a dedicated individual to partner with the Student Ministry Director for KKids environments. In this role, you will recruit and manage volunteers, ensure preparedness for events, and create a welcoming atmosphere for children and families.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate leadership skills, enjoy working with children, and be committed to the values of Kensington Church. You will engage with families and create safe and fun environments on Sunday mornings.

Qualifications

• Participation in a small group and experience in leading and shepherding a team.
• Ability to recruit, lead, develop teams of adults and youth volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, shepherd, and schedule team of volunteers for weekend services.
• Weekly curriculum prep, scheduling volunteers, and event preparation.
• Ensure the curriculum is understood and implemented by volunteers.
• Create fun and safe environments for kids and families.
• Partner with parents through social media and events.

Skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Enjoy working with children

Administrative skills

Ability to learn and utilize technology

Gift of shepherding

Skilled at team building

Job description

Partner with Student Ministry Director to accomplish all functions of KKids environments at Kensington Church Traverse City campus. Support and schedule KKids volunteers. Ensure that Large Group and Small Group supplies are prepared and organized.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience: Participation in small group, experience in leading and shepherding a team or small group.
• Requirements: Ability to manage multiple tasks, enjoy children, administrative skills, ability to learn and utilize technology, ability to recruit, lead, develop teams of adults and youth volunteers, gift of shepherding, skilled at team building.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, shepherd, and schedule team of Large Group and Small Group volunteers for weekend services.
• Weekly administrative duties including curriculum prep, scheduling volunteers, applications and background checks, event prep, and other tasks as needed.
• Work alongside Large Group and Small Group volunteers to ensure the curriculum is understood and implemented
• Creating fun/clean/safe environments (Décor, Stage Design, etc.) in KKids on Sunday mornings to welcome kids, families, and volunteers
• Partnering with Parents (Social Media, Orange App, Milestone Events, etc.)
• Fun and friendly presence in KKids on Sunday mornings to welcome kids, families, and volunteers
• Prep and support for KKids events (Fun, Training, Celebrating)
• Attend staff meeting & central meetings when required.

Character

Demonstrate the qualities of a follower of Jesus Christ, with a passion to love God, live in community with those in the body of Christ and extend the love of God to those seeking Him. Show a strong commitment to living out Kensington’s values: Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.