Kids Ministry Associate

Eagle Brook Church•Ramsey, MN

2d•$20 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

KIDS MINISTRY ASSOCIATE // EAGLE BROOK CHURCH JOB OBJECTIVES Supports the Pastor of Kids Ministries by creating safe, welcoming environments and fostering meaningful relationships that enable children to know and follow Jesus Recruits, trains and equips volunteer teams to serve effectively Collaborates with parents and families, coming alongside them to support their spiritual growth and involvement in their children's faith journeys Prepares Kids Ministries environments for weekend services Participates in Eagle Brook’s Pastoral Development Program, gaining valuable insights into pastoral leadership and developing leadership skills and spiritual growth to be able to succeed in this role and potentially transition into a pastoral position Reports to the Pastor of Kids Ministries ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Leads under the direction of their assigned Pastor of Kids Ministries Recruits, onboards and develops core volunteers for Kids Ministries by: Providing an excellent onboarding and training experience that equips volunteers with the tools and knowledge they need to serve effectively Overseeing volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage and organization Coordinating volunteer teams to maintain safe adult-to-child ratios Directing volunteers to resources such as the ministry website, curriculum and other materials to support their role Partnering with the Pastor of Kids Ministries in the care and development of volunteer leaders (Directors, Team Leads and Large Group Leaders) to multiply leadership and expand the ministry's impact Serves as a spiritual influencer and encourager to volunteers, parents and kids Executes centrally designed ministry strategies by: Leading in-room experiences that align with ministry objectives Implementing content that supports the spiritual growth of children Facilitating curriculum that engages and educates kids Managing small groups to foster meaningful connections and relationships Ensures environments are prepared for weekend services by: Preparing curriculum and supplies for three key environments: nursery, early childhood and elementary Coordinating materials to ensure all areas are fully equipped and ready for a smooth and effective service experience Ordering supplies and managing inventories to maintain stock and ensure timely availability of necessary resources Upholds Kids Ministries safety policies and procedures Participates in pastoral duties, including baptisms, weddings, funerals and hospital visits Participates in pastoral development training for the purpose of becoming a licensed minister (pursuing a pastoral position is not required) OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Works with other campus staff to support the ministry needs of the campus Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church’s nine core beliefs
High school diploma
1+ year(s) of related experience
Experience working in a team setting as a participant or leader
Experience in ministry as a volunteer
Driven to reach kids who do not know Christ and to support families
Strong attention to detail and administrative skills
General understanding of kids emotional, physical and spiritual development

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of related experience

Responsibilities

Leads under the direction of their assigned Pastor of Kids Ministries
Recruits, onboards and develops core volunteers for Kids Ministries
Overseeing volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage and organization
Coordinating volunteer teams to maintain safe adult-to-child ratios
Directing volunteers to resources such as the ministry website, curriculum and other materials to support their role
Partnering with the Pastor of Kids Ministries in the care and development of volunteer leaders (Directors, Team Leads and Large Group Leaders) to multiply leadership and expand the ministry's impact
Serves as a spiritual influencer and encourager to volunteers, parents and kids
Leading in-room experiences that align with ministry objectives
Implementing content that supports the spiritual growth of children
Facilitating curriculum that engages and educates kids
Managing small groups to foster meaningful connections and relationships
Preparing curriculum and supplies for three key environments: nursery, early childhood and elementary
Coordinating materials to ensure all areas are fully equipped and ready for a smooth and effective service experience
Ordering supplies and managing inventories to maintain stock and ensure timely availability of necessary resources
Upholds Kids Ministries safety policies and procedures
Participates in pastoral duties, including baptisms, weddings, funerals and hospital visits
Participates in pastoral development training for the purpose of becoming a licensed minister