Family Ministry Assistant

About FBFirst

FBFirst is a vibrant growing ministry in Northeast Florida. Our church has the heritage and tradition of 160+ years in existence, yet maintains a cutting edge, modern approach to reaching our city, state, region, and the world! In recent years, FBFirst has experienced what can only be described as God’s abundant blessings through growth in all facets of health. We are a beacon for the Gospel located in the heart of Amelia Island in beautiful Fernandina Beach, FL. People from around the world flock to this area for rest, relaxation, entertainment, and a highly enjoyable lifestyle. FBFirst seeks to be faithful to the calling put upon all churches in Matthew 28 and reach as many as possible with the Gospel! The Family Ministries is in a season of robust growth and in need of an additional high caliber and motivated leader! If you love to see families growing in their love of God, the Church, and each other, then we invite you to reach out and apply! We cannot wait to hear from you!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Family Ministry Assistant serves in the day-to-day operation of the Family Ministries, Preschool Ministry, and other administrative roles. This is a full time salaried position with competitive pay and benefits.

MINISTRY ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with planning events, keeping event checklists, communicating information, maintaining supplies, purchasing necessary items, maintaining background checks and other important documents.
2. Learn and become proficient with the FBFirst database and its various ministry related uses.
3. Be proactive with keeping the ministry organized, on track, and planning ahead 
4. Attend all weekly, monthly and event planning meetings as directed 
5. Perform other job related duties as assigned
6. Assist the Family Ministry with the overseeing and organizing of the Preschool Ministry.
7. Professionally enhance ministry atmospheres and facilitate ministry programming
8. Actively pursue personal relationships with volunteers, supporting ministries, and FBFirst staff
9. Assist the Family Ministry with developing and implementing a strategy for recruiting, training, appreciating, and maintaining volunteers.
10. Forecast vision, maintain security systems, communicate with families, volunteers, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a vital, growing personal relationship with Him
2. A heart for the spiritual formation of those in the congregation
3. Commitment to the mission, vision, and ministry philosophy of FBFirst
4. High level of detail orientation
5. Effective Communication skills
6. Organizational ability
7. Scheduling Skills
8. Knowledge or willingness to learn all computer, software, sound, and lighting systems necessary to perform ministry tasks.
9. Data Entry Skills
10. Meeting Planning

RESOURCES AND TRAINING

Semi-annual Volunteer Training Events

Safe Practices Training

Online Database Training Events

In-person Conferences as needed and approved

REVIEWS

30 Day Review (How’s it going?)

90 Day Review (What are we missing?)

Annual Review (How can we improve?)

NOTE

We believe that spiritual growth and accountability are vital to the health and welfare of all believers.

To that end, we encourage all FBFirst employees to be actively involved in our church beyond employment. Basic signs of involvement and support are shown through regular attendance, membership, and regular giving.