Children's Ministries Coordinator

Purpose:

The Children’s Ministries Coordinator is a campus-specific position that provides administrative and volunteer support for children in various The Orchard Kids programs.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes Sunday morning Children’s Ministries programs which include the coordination of volunteer staffing and acting as the staff point person for volunteers.
• Supports the mission of Children’s Ministries by establishing a welcoming environment through warm greetings and follow up with new families.
• Responsible for opening, closing and troubleshooting the parent/child check-in system which includes computer kiosk operation.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining classroom supplies, ensuring all classrooms have the needed and necessary teaching materials.
• Acts as the staff liaison with volunteers and parents to ensure all classrooms are properly staffed based on child to volunteer ratios.
• Maintains a database of personal history for each child, including allergies, etc.
• Assists with the coordination and teaching of the monthly Orchard Kids Pray First.
• Provides support for additional Children’s Ministries events, including volunteer coordination, purchasing and during-event management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Pastor of Children’s and Student Ministries
• Must be available on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Qualifications:

• Must seek to walk closely in devotion to God and have a solid understanding of the gospel.
• Theologically aligned and in agreement with EFCA Statement of Faith and The Orchard’s Statement on Human Life and Marriage
• Three plus years of ministry experience desired.
• Ability to organize, analyze and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• Exercise discretion and good judgment in personal contacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, members and volunteers.
• Demonstrate professionalism through appearance, attitude and personal interactions.
• Self-motivated and able to initiate projects and work independently.
• Computer literate to complete necessary tasks within software applications.
• Aptitude/Ability to learn new software programs.
• Positive and supportive attitude.
• Must be available on Sundays from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Details:

Part Time (20 hours per week) – Nonexempt – Ministerial
Pay Range $15 - $20 per hour based on skills and experience.