Children's Ministry Coordinator
First Presbyterian Church 340, 5th Ave S St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301
This position is part of the Ministerial Residency Program. All students are eligible to apply for this position.
Description:
To Glorify God through the ministry to children of First Presbyterian Church. To that end:
- Plan, staff, and evaluate other all year and summer-only educational ministries for children, youth, and families;
- Empower and equip volunteers to assist in all programs related to children's ministry, including the assessment and planning of teacher and training needs;
- Build relationships with parents, students, and staff
Site Supervisor:
The Children's Ministry Coordinator is responsible to the Children, Youth, and Family Committee and the Session through the supervision of the Pastor.
Responsibilities:
- Discern how God's Spirit is at work in the area of children's ministry at FPC;
- Research ideas and current trends for possible additions to children's ministry (including attendance at relevant training workshops in the area of children's ministry;
- Coordinate Sunday School program, Wee Worship, Kids Konnection, and the Vacation Bible School, and Cradle Roll and promote and encourage camp participation;
- Recruit Sunday School teachers and prepare curriculum resources as needed;
- Purchase supplies and curriculum resources to support and enhance children's ministry;
- Attend scheduled church staff and Children, Youth, and Family Committee meetings;
- Maintain children's attendance figures and convey the information to the Administrative Assistant;
- Assist Children, Youth, and Family elder and committee in preparing an annual report and budget request and subsequently monitoring the budget throughout the year;
- Maintain church school calendar in relation to master church calendar; and
- Provide leadership to volunteers in the program.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrates effective organizational and communication skills
- Teaching experience in Christian Education in Reformed tradition desirable.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with an education emphasis.
- Dedicated follower of Jesus Christ;
- Ability to work as a team player; and
- Good communication skills with children and adults.
Work Schedule:
- 10 months plus Vacation Bible School Approximately 15 hours per week, hours flexible as needed for the time of the year and seasonal demands.
Compensation:
- $14-16 per hour.
Application Instructions:
Submit the following documents to Rev. Darin Seaman at [email protected].
- Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Contacts:
First Presbyterian Church Rev. Darin Seaman [email protected] |
Graduate Admissions Donelle Poling [email protected] 320-363-2896 |