Note: Only applications posted on Compass Church website will be considered. The link is below.
Compass.Church website
Position Synopsis:
Responsible for the planning and execution of an exciting and dynamic age-appropriate worship experience every weekend (including worship and music, video, teaching, games, and any other creative elements). This position is accountable to Childrens Ministry
Director who will supervise, encourage, and evaluate the effectiveness of the person in this position.
Hours:
Non-Exempt Part Time 25 hours/week
Essential Job Duties
- Recruiting/inviting and scheduling volunteers in the Elementary Ministry
- Be willing to promote Childrens Ministry through multiple platforms, including social media
- Ensure the safety, both physically and emotionally, of all children who participate in Childrens Ministry
- Responsible for administering and developing the comprehensive standards, curricula, and programming elements for Elementary, and ensure its successful implementation and alignment with the overall vision of the church
- Oversee processes, procedures, and volunteer recruitment regarding Buddy Ministry
Other Responsibilities
- Uphold Compass Christian Churchs mission, core values and 12 staff commandments
- Provide regular individual contact to encourage and show appreciation to volunteers using phone calls, personal notes, mail-outs, and personal meetings
- Attend ministerial staff meetings weekly, Childrens Ministry Team meetings, and other staff meetings as needed
- Invest in activities for children in the childrens ministry outside of Sunday services, such as attending athletic events and other extracurriculars
- Assist in planning and executing special events such as summer camp, fall events, and spring events
- Coordinating childcare for campus events, as needed
Staff Relationships
- Accountable to the Childrens Ministry Director, who will supervise, encourage, and evaluate the person in this position.
- Work collaboratively with the other Compass ministers and ministries.
- Loyal to the Compass Christian Church staff.
- Practice Matthew 18 and show 100% support in all decisions made as a team.
We Require:
The Childrens Ministry Associate must attend and be a member of Compass Christian Church. The Childrens Ministry Associate must be a committed Christian who is comfortable working in a church environment and is like-minded regarding our Christian Beliefs
(Must agree with our Beliefs, Core Values, Staff Commandments in the application).
Education and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- A Bachelors degree is preferred
- Be a Biblically-based and Spirit-filled follower of Christ, falling in line with the mission, vision and beliefs of Compass Christian Church.
- Be a stable, mature and growing Christian with an exemplary personal, marital and family life (if applicable).
- Must be of moral and spiritual integrity in all areas of walk and life.
- View tithing as a responsibility and a joy, willing to give back to what God has so richly blessed
- Ability to attract, assess and equip volunteers and develop them to their fullest potential. Possess a proven track record of developing leaders to minister to children and families.
- Capable of working with volunteers from a variety of background and experiences.
- Ability to create fun and engaging community-wide events for children and their families.
- Ability to craft and cultivate relevant, high energy, multi-sensory, and age-appropriate environments for kids.
- Motivated to always keep current on and implement the most modern and creative approaches to learning and teaching.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Be proficient with the use of most common software like Excel, Word, and Pro Presenter. Ability to become proficient in the use of the church database system
- Minimum of 2 years experience in childrens ministry preferred
