Willow Kids Coordinator

Willow Creek Community Church•Crystal Lake, IL

11d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Help the next generation discover God's love. At Willow, we believe kids aren't just the future of the Church—they are the Church. We're looking for a passionate, organized, and relational leader who loves developing volunteers, partnering with families, and creating environments where children can discover God's love and grow in their faith.

Requirements

Passionate about helping children and families grow in their relationship with Jesus.
A gifted recruiter who enjoys building, developing, and encouraging volunteer leaders.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced ministry environment.
A proactive self-starter who takes initiative and follows through with excellence.
A strong communicator who builds healthy relationships with volunteers, parents, and staff.
A collaborative teammate who enjoys working across ministries and campuses.
Comfortable leading teams, solving problems, and adapting when plans change.
Experience leading volunteers.
Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, and actively engage in weekend ministry environments.

Nice To Haves

Children's ministry leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, schedule, and encourage a thriving team of volunteers who serve with excellence and joy.
Lead Sunday morning volunteer huddles that build culture, vision, and community.
Coordinate engaging weekend services, small groups, and special events that are safe, fun, and spiritually impactful.
Prepare curriculum and ensure all child protection policies and volunteer screening processes are completed.
Help create welcoming, organized, and engaging ministry environments that reflect Willow's standards of excellence.
Partner with Willow Kids leaders across campuses to share ideas, collaborate, and support ministry initiatives.
Step into teaching or classroom leadership when needed and support other campus ministry needs as opportunities arise.