Kids Ministry Associate

Eagle Brook Church•Plymouth, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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 by providing an excellent onboarding and training experience, overseeing volunteer schedules, coordinating volunteer teams to maintain safe adult-to-child ratios, and directing volunteers to resources.
Partners with the Pastor of Kids Ministries in the care and development of volunteer 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, implementing content, facilitating curriculum, and managing small groups.
Ensures environments are prepared for weekend services by preparing curriculum and supplies, coordinating materials, and ordering supplies and managing inventories.
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.
Works with other campus staff to support the ministry needs of the campus.
Other duties as assigned.