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Eagle Brook Church

Kids Ministry Associate

Eagle Brook Church, Anoka, Minnesota, United States, 55303

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KIDS MINISTRY ASSOCIATE // EAGLE BROOK CHURCH JOB OBJECTIVES

Supports the Pastor of Kids Ministries by creating safe, welcoming environments and fostering meaningful relationships that enable children to know and follow Jesus

Recruits, trains and equips volunteer teams to serve effectively

Collaborates with parents and families, coming alongside them to support their spiritual growth and involvement in their children's faith journeys

Prepares Kids Ministries environments for weekend services

Participates in Eagle Brook's Pastoral Development Program, gaining valuable insights into pastoral leadership and developing leadership skills and spiritual growth to be able to succeed in this role and potentially transition into a pastoral position

Reports to the Pastor of Kids Ministries

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Leads under the direction of their assigned Pastor of Kids Ministries

Recruits, onboards and develops core volunteers for Kids Ministries by:

Providing an excellent onboarding and training experience that equips volunteers with the tools and knowledge they need to serve effectively

Overseeing volunteer schedules to ensure adequate coverage and organization

Coordinating volunteer teams to maintain safe adult-to-child ratios

Directing volunteers to resources such as the ministry website, curriculum and other materials to support their role

Partnering with the Pastor of Kids Ministries in the care and development of volunteer leaders (Directors, Team Leads and Large Group Leaders) to multiply leadership and expand the ministry's impact

Serves as a spiritual influencer and encourager to volunteers, parents and kids

Executes centrally designed ministry strategies by:

Leading in-room experiences that align with ministry objectives

Implementing content that supports the spiritual growth of children

Facilitating curriculum that engages and educates kids

Managing small groups to foster meaningful connections and relationships

Ensures environments are prepared for weekend services by:

Preparing curriculum and supplies for three key environments: nursery, early childhood and elementary

Coordinating materials to ensure all areas are fully equipped and ready for a smooth and effective service experience

Ordering supplies and managing inventories to maintain stock and ensure timely availability of necessary resources

Upholds Kids Ministries safety policies and procedures

Participates in pastoral duties, including baptisms, weddings, funerals and hospital visits

Participates in pastoral development training for the purpose of becoming a licensed minister (pursuing a pastoral position is not required)

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with other campus staff to support the ministry needs of the campus

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications

Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church's nine core beliefs

High school diploma

1+ year(s) of related experience

Experience working in a team setting as a participant or leader

Experience in ministry as a volunteer

Driven to reach kids who do not know Christ and to support families

Strong attention to detail and administrative skills

General understanding of kids emotional, physical and spiritual development

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

3+ years of related experience

JOB DETAILS

Location: Anoka, MN

Status: Non-exempt/Hourly

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Workdays: Saturday-Wednesday, or Sunday-Thursday depending on campus service schedule

Work Hours: Vary. Include weekend and Wednesday evening services plus some evening hours for meetings or events. Needs to be able to meet when volunteers are available or pastoral care is needed.

Remote Eligible: may be eligible to work remote one day per week

Ministry/Department: Campus Ministry

Team: Kids Ministries

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regular assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

Regular communicating with others to exchange information

Regular working in sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like

Occasional moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Occasional moving of self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces

Occasional repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Occasional working in noisy environments

Occasional light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Occasional medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds

BENEFITS Eagle Brook Church's benefit plan is designed to help you stay healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Offering a competitive benefits package is just one way we strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace. We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

medical, dental and vision coverage

health savings account (HSA)

dependent care FSA

employer-provided life insurance + additional voluntary life insurance

accident and critical illness insurance

employer-provided short-term and long-term disability

employee assistance program (EAP)

generous paid-time off and holidays

403b retirement plan with company contribution

development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth

casual dress and work environment

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES Eagle Brook Church provides reasonable accommodation for their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with Eagle Brook Church, call 651-429-9227 or email staffing@eaglebrookchurch.com and let us know the support you need.

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