Purpose of Position: As part of the Next Generation Team, the Children's Ministry Associate will provide administrative support and assist the Children's Pastor in providing leadership to children and their families to be disciples who Come, Grow, Serve, and Go.

Reports to: Children's Pastor

Relates Closely with: Children's Ministry Team and Next Generation Team

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative SupportManage metrics, attendance reports, check requests, budget, calendars, website, and social media accountsProof and assist with all public communicationsAssist with graphics, promotions, and mailers for eventsAssist with cross-team coordinated effortsBecome proficient with church management software

Ministry ResponsibilitiesAssist the Children's Pastor with the planning and execution of Sunday morning programming and Wednesday night activitiesAssist the Children's Pastor with the planning and execution of any additional events, retreats, and tripsConnect with families, students, guests, and leadersHelp support, coach, and connect with leadersChoose, create, and lead stage games

Team PlayerWork with the Next Generation Team to execute relationship events and other additional outreach opportunitiesAttendance at weekly, monthly, and irregular staff and cross team meetingsConnect Children's Ministry families into the Church & Home strategyAssist in the planning and execution of Next Generation Team and Church-wide eventsParticipate in church wide "all hands on deck" events as directed

Primary Skills Necessary:

Growing walk with ChristExcellent organizational and administrative skillsExceptional relational skillsDriven and team orientedHigh level of experience with common technology programs and the ability to learn ministry-specific programsOrganized and a high attention to detailAbility to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's DegreeSome ministry and administrative experience preferred

Time Requirement

40+ hours per week/ ‘whatever it takes' mentality; occasional night and weekend work as requiredTime for this position would include office hours, Children's Ministry events, as well as other Next Generation Team special events