Sunday 7:30am-3:30pmMonday TBDTuesday 9:30am - 3:30pmWednesday 9:30am - 3:30pmThursday 3:30pm - 8:30pm for COT/Rooted Season & 9:30am - 2:30pm for Non-COT SeasonFriday NoneSaturday None*Expect exceptions to schedule as a Ministry Director.Level: Hourly (25-29 hours) - $18.00 per hourStatus: Part-TimeIssue/Revision Date: October 2024General Functions:The 4th - 6th Grade Ministry Director will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the 4th - 6th Grade Ministry, ensuring that children experience a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment where they can find and follow Jesus. This role involves recruiting and training volunteers, developing age-appropriate curriculum, managing weekly services, and coordinating special events, while fostering strong partnerships with parents to support children's faith development at home.Supervision Received:Reports directly to the Kid's Pastor. The employee must seek authorization for a broad scope of tasks.Responsibilities:
- Service Management: Manage assigned ministry rooms and volunteers during service experiences on Thursdays and Sundays to ensure smooth and effective operation.
- Leadership: Recruit, train, and lead ministry volunteers (small group leaders, teachers, tech leaders, etc.) while providing ongoing support and development to maintain a strong team.
- Discipleship: Provide care for volunteers and families, fostering spiritual growth and a sense of community within the 4th - 6th Grade Ministry.
- Parent Partnership: Engage and collaborate with parents to support their children's spiritual development, providing resources, communication, and opportunities for involvement.
- Curriculum Development: Create, edit, and prepare curriculum that is engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with the church's mission and values.
- Supply Management: Purchase and prepare necessary supplies for weekend services and ensure materials are available within budget.
- Administrative Tasks: Complete weekly administrative tasks such as leader scheduling, leader assimilation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Policy Enforcement: Ensure all EastLake Kids Ministry Policies and Procedures are followed to maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Event Assistance: Assist with designated EastLake Kids Ministry events by contributing to planning, attending, execution, and follow-up activities.
- Meeting Participation: Attend weekly ministry and staff meetings to collaborate with team members and stay informed about church initiatives.
- Super Sixth Growth Group: Manage the 6th graders discipleship program, including curriculum development, supply coordination, leader recruitment and training, and promotional activities. Any shift in hours will be discussed in advance with the supervisor.
- Support Kid's Ministry Pastor: Assist the Kid's Ministry Pastor with assigned responsibilities, providing additional support and leadership as needed.Required Skills:
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- Experience in recruiting, processing, and training volunteers to support ministry activities, fostering community and purpose among volunteers.
- Ability to nurture, support, and provide pastoral care for volunteers, promoting well-being in a positive environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- General audio/visual knowledge.
- CPR/First-Aid Certification preferred.Additional Responsibilities:
- Additional duties as assigned.Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Mobile - In and out of the office to ensure task completion.
- Overtime hours as required by ministry needs.
- Church staff is required to abide by Cultural Expectations (tithe, attendance, conduct, etc.).Terms of Employment:
- As a staff person at EastLake Church, I agree to abide by all provisions of the Employee Handbook.
- The Church reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional responsibilities.
- This position is classified by the Church as a PART-TIME paid position and is non-exempt from overtime provisions, as stated in the Employee Handbook.Want to Apply?If you'd like to apply, please email ...@eastlake.church with your resume and indicate the position you are interested in. Once we have received your email, we will provide you with an Employment Application Packet for you to complete and return. Thank you for your interest in joining our staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr