Kids Ministry Associate

• Partnering with the Kids Minister to ensure supporting systems further the Gospel being proclaimed to the coming generations.
• Providing administrative support to the Kids Minister (scheduling, resource management, filing, document prep, ordering books and materials, processing credit card receipts, database maintenance, event planning, etc…).
• Monitoring and advancing priorities on behalf of the Kids Minister.
• Maintaining congregational and ministerial confidence and protecting operations by keeping information confidential.
• Staying abreast of correct information regarding ministry events and initiatives and responding to questions and requests from church and community members in a timely manner.
• Equipping and supporting involved lay leaders, e.g., the Supply Team, the Kids Ministry Leadership Team, etc…
• Managing volunteer scheduling, calendar, reservations, check-ins, registrations, groups, and people in Planning Center Online (PCO) on behalf of the Kids Ministry.
• Preparing and managing Kids Center rooms for weekly use.
• Ensuring accurate content on web pages and other public communication channels.
• Working alongside the Kids Minister to build and retain volunteer roster.

Education & Experience

• At least two years of children’s ministry experience in a church
• Undergraduate degree required
• Commitment to ongoing growth and professional development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Has a heart for children and experience working with children in a church context
• Has successfully led a team of volunteers
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information
• Professional, mature, and flexible work style
• Ability to use web-based systems such as Basecamp, Planning Center Online, and Google Drive (training provided, if needed)
• Has strong written and oral communication skills

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

• Growing and fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ
• Membership at CHBC (existing or first available membership class upon employment) is required
• Relational, principled, creative, and committed to excellence
• A calling and passion for ministry to kids within the church
• Grace-filled and compassionate person who responds to challenging situations with patience and love
• Desires to develop relationships to equip and empower Kids Ministry volunteers
• Seeks to integrate Kids Ministry into the life of the church by supporting other ministries seeking a unified church body

Full-Time: 40 hours per week, flexible, including Sunday morning.  (Specific days and hours based on mutual agreement.)