Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator

*This is a Part Time position, at 10 hours per week.

Supports the core values and goals of the church by assisting the Early Childhood Ministry Leader in maintaining a safe, fun and faith-shaping Christian discipleship program and spiritually-nurturing environment that will enable children from birth- 5 years old to grow in their passion for God and compassion for people. Provides volunteer coordination and oversight. Assists with program and curriculum development. Provides administrative support.

As a Ministry Coordinator, coordinate a single ministry function or team of volunteers or interns. May have some assignment for making sure staff or a team of people completes assignments, does not have the responsibility of completing performance reviews. Evaluate the health and success of the ministry and deliver feedback to supervisor. May be responsible to monitor and oversee a ministry budget. Collaborate with other ministry teams when appropriate.

Volunteer Coordination – Recruit, train, place, schedule, manage and retain well-matched volunteers to meet the needs of Early Childhood Department during all weekend services. Oversee volunteers at all weekend services and is prepared to teach a class or fill staffing gaps, if understaffed. Engage with, encourage and provide prayer support for volunteers. Trouble-shoot issues as they arise.

Administration- administrative support including sending communications, scheduling, inventory tracking, database, routine cleaning/maintenance of equipment/storage area, ordering supplies, organizing/archiving materials, etc. May prepare material for program using a variety of methods, including social media tools, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher. Other duties as assigned by ministry and/or direct report.

Program Development – Assist in the development and adaptation of Early Childhood curriculum and resources. Assist with planning and execution of general session training, recruiting campaigns, special events and all other all in Childrens Ministry functions. Work with department staff to build and enhance the program function. This includes designing and developing new materials, researching, contacting other organizations for resources or ideas, participating in development of curriculum and training products and implementing and maintaining a process of partnering with parents to connect the church and home.

Part- Time Employee Benefits:

- 2 Weeks Accrued Paid Vacation per Year

- 40 Hours Paid Sick Leave per Year

- Up to 8.5 Paid Holidays per Year, if scheduled to work on days the holiday falls

- 2 Weeks Accrued Paid Mission Time Every 2 Years

- Paid Bereavement Leave Available

- 403(b) Retirement Savings WOL Matching

Qualifications

- 1 years experience coordinating ministry/volunteers with the ability to recruit, lead, train and supervise volunteers

- Degree preferred

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Knowledge of target population

- Intermediate knowledge of office technology tools including web-based, Facebook, Instagram, MS Office, Publisher and database use

- Friendly, flexible, able to multitask, enjoys working with all kinds of people

- Able to work flexible hours, be available on evenings and weekends as program requires

- Aspire to be a Christian role model in accordance with 1 Timothy, chapter 3

- Maintain a consistent relationship with God, demonstrate a strong and growing walk with Christ and live a Biblical lifestyle that honors Christ

- Be personally committed to the ideals, values and mission of WOL

- Ability to appropriately handle confidential information; refraining from gossip

- Ability to resolve issues according to Matthew 18

- Be/become a Member at Water of Life and regularly attend its weekend services

- Satisfactory background check