Special Needs Ministry Events Coordinator - Part Time

Christ Presbyterian Church, Incorporated•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Partner with the Special Needs Department and the Christ Presbyterian Church to support and execute ministry events and initiatives to further the spiritual discipleship of individuals with special needs and their families. This is a part-time role requiring approximately two days per week (Monday-Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm) and Sundays (7:30 am - 12:30 pm), with hours potentially varying based on event needs. The role involves overseeing event responsibilities, recruiting and training volunteers, coordinating respite events, assisting with setup and takedown, communicating with families, collaborating with the communications team, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment for participants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
1-3 years’ experience with special needs ministry preferred.
Event planning experience is valued.
Organization skills.
Ability to engage children with special needs, parents, and volunteers.
Strong communication and relational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on a team environment.
Strong computer skills with emails, Google sheets, docs, slides, and drive.
Pursue an intimate relationship with the Lord including devotion, prayer, and study.
Commit to performing duties in accordance with the stated mission and purpose of the school, CPC Policies and Procedures Manual, CPC 101, and the Westminster Confession of Faith.
Must be evangelical Christians and active members of an evangelical Christian church.
Membership at Christ Presbyterian Church will be required.

Responsibilities

Oversee, recruit, pair, coordinate, and train volunteers for children’s and adults’ respites (Special Saturday, Ascent, Summer Dance) and VBS for children with special needs (VsBS).
Assist with the set up and take down of all Special Needs Ministry events.
Communicate information to families for registration, dates of events, and orientation plans.
Collaborate with the Communications team for promotion and design.
Prepare registration supplies, coordinate online registration, and implement set-up plans.
Recruit and train volunteers about specific responsibilities.
Responsible for all areas of the Ascent meal, including ensuring setup is completed, coordinating dinner and activities.
Responsible for all areas of Special Saturdays planning, set up, execution, and clean up, including creating registration links, managing the registration process, and coordinating Friday afternoon setup needs.
Order and plan for all needs of the event.
Ensure that the Special Needs Ministry fosters an environment that is safe, engaging, and relational for participants and families.
Address and be proactive about challenging behaviors that may occur.
Maintain the compliance of the child protection policy, including running background checks for volunteers.
Foster good communication and supportive relationships with individuals with special needs and their families.
Address care needs within the Special Needs ministry (volunteers and families).
Regularly communicate with parents/caregivers about how the ministry can best support their family member.
Assist in the maintenance and implementation of technology needed for events in the ministry.