Kids Director | Part-time (12-15hrs)
O V E R V I E W D E S C R I P T I O N
The Kids Director exists to lead and oversee all kids ministry leaders and functions. This
focuses on ages birth to 5th grade. This primarily is done through kids ministry class during
Sunday morning gatherings, and small events.
O V E R V I E W
- Part-time salaried staff position (~$15,000/year)
- Leads several volunteer teams centered around Sunday Kids (~45 volunteers)
- Lead trainings, Sunday mornings directors, attend weekly staff meetings.
- Oversee the curation of curriculum, activities, etc.
- Execute administrative tasks associated with Contrast Kids
- Live out the DNA & culture of Contrast while following the way of Jesus
R E Q U I R E M E N T S T O F U L F I L L R O L E :
- Provide criminal background check information and review results with Leadership
- Abide by and lead by example all Contrast Church’s Guidelines and Policies regarding
Contrast Kids
- Must be someone with a proven track record of integrity
I D E A L C A N D I D A T E
- A humble, genuine heart to abide in Jesus and live out his mission.
- Teachable in Contrast Church’s vision, philosophy, and DNA.
- A pioneering, self-starter who can lead others and not be micromanaged.
- Technologically inclined and competent (Esp. planning center)
- Experience in general kids ministry
- Relational skills and an enthusiastic presence for leading a kids ministry
- A team player with a positive attitude, and gifted with collaboration
- Flexible with their part-time work and life balance
- Someone who understands multiplication and church planting.
A R E A S O F S E R V I C E :
A P P R E N T I C E
- Find and lead an apprentice who trains under you in your role.
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
- Find, recruit, & train Contrast Kids ministry volunteers
- Perform background checks/screening for volunteers
- On-boarding/follow-up processes for volunteers
- Host cluster trainings for new volunteers
- Host 2 trainings a year for all-volunteers (includes appreciation gifts)
- Must train and embody “new-family-priority.”
- The check-in person is always ready to help a new family.
- They receive a welcome gift, and a contrast pamphlet.
- Greeted by a warm, enthusiastic welcome.
- Help teachers find/develop curriculum
- Schedule volunteers for Gatherings and Contrast Kids events via Planning Center
- Maintain Supplies for classrooms (Amazon ordering)
- Attend Director meetings
- Communicate any issues to Leadership staff and maintain open communication
- Work with the Leadership Team to maintain Contrast Kids Policies, Volunteer
Agreements and all other tools for the Contrast Kids Ministry.
D I S C I P L E S H I P
- Find teachers/coaches for apprenticeship/co-directors who lead volunteers
- Shepherd volunteers, communicate regularly and maintain positive team environment
- Volunteer appreciation (cards, gifts, hosting for dinner etc.)
- Sunday morning involvement - “Prioritizing your presence”
- Check in with volunteers and pray before gathering
- Follow-up with volunteers after gathering
- Google Chat/Text all volunteers each Sunday asking:
- 3 Questions to Ask: What went well? What issues did you have? Any
additional feedback?
- Was the lesson good? Did they respect the schedule?
- If absent, be sure to check in with the volunteers via text or the following Monday
- Communicate with any urgent matters to the Leadership Staff.
I N I T I A T I V E
- Take initiative by implementing new rules, strategies, curriculum refinement, having
(at-least) bi-annual meetings which help re-train, and tighten up looseness in
volunteers.
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I N T E R V I E W P R O C E S S
Please send resumes (and cover letter if desired) to: trey@contrast.church
Application deadline will close February 28th, at 11:59pm.
At which point, we will reach out for interviews with qualified candidates.
A B O U T C O N T R A S T C H U R C H
H I S T O R Y
Contrast Church was planted in the Grandview area of Columbus, OH in the fall of 2020 with 50 people before COVID. The name came from a recurring dream based on “being the light” in our spheres of influence so that people would come to know and follow Jesus.
4 years later, and 275 people who call Contrast home, we have our permanent facility, “the KING,” and an awesome community of passionate, formation-focused followers of Jesus combined with a lot of spiritual nomads/ex-Christians.
D E M O G R A P H I C S
Our church is made up mostly of those in their early/mid 20s, to mid 30s. Pulling a large draw from Ohio State’s graduates, we have become a well-known formation-focused church for twentysomethings. We are starting to see those who started the church with us have families and grow with our church as well. This is adding to our kids ministry which is about 15% of our church.
Grandview sits just beside the OSU campus, and has been known as one of the best places to transition out of college into young adult, career life. Grandview is one of the most popular areas in Columbus for food, coffee, date-nights and more. It has been on the top schools of Ohio list for several years over the past decade. It boasts a “city-living” while still maintaining some space for parking and a back yard ;)
P H I L O S O P H Y / C H U R C H C U L T U R E
Our mission is to: help people follow Jesus and His way, together. We root everything out of John 15, Jesus and the Vine and his call for us to abide in Him.
Our formation philosophy includes a practice-based focus on spiritual disciplines, countercultural living, and robust discipleship. We have published a book which sets the foundation for our philosophy, as well as intentionally thinking through our discipleship in 2-5 year increments due to the transient nature of our area. We have started initiatives such as our 24/7 prayer room, the Quiet Year (see on our website for more details), and leadership cohorts for extensive learning and growth. We have pulled from similar thinkers (John Mark Comer at PTW, Jon Tyson at COTC, and more).
Our missional convictions include avoiding a “large church” culture/pursuit, and planting life giving churches (within the next two years), as well as table-centered hospitality in our homes and neighborhoods.