Kids Minister/Director

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and recruitment of Kids ministry staff and volunteers in the development, growth and effectiveness that accomplishes the vision of The Orchard Church.
• Ensure ministry alignment between PreK and Kids Ministry, overseeing the PreK Coordinator.
• Provide leadership and oversight for engaging, gospel-centered Kids ministry environments, weekly programming, and ministry activities.
• Develop discipleship tools for parents to utilize at home.
• Minister and care for families with various backgrounds and situations.
• Provide a safe, secure, and warm environment that facilitates learning and encourages spiritual growth for all kids (grades K-5).
• Lead the selection and implementation of curriculum, ministry resources, and environments that support biblical teaching and spiritual growth.
• Equip kids to embody the mission of the church and be the church to the community at a young age.
• Oversee and coordinate alongside volunteers the Mosaic Ministry (ministry for children and adults with special needs). 
• Report to the Discipleship Pastor for development, growth, and management of Kids programming and budgets.
• Collaborate with the Discipleship Pastor and Next Gen team regarding growth strategies and recommend needs to fulfill these strategies.
• Ensure all workers understand and adhere to the Minors Policy and Procedures Handbook.
• Partner with parents and families in the spiritual development of children. 
• Coordinate alongside the Missions Minister/Director to strategically engage local elementary schools and host outreach events for families.
• Disciple and foster a culture of missions for K-5 kids by teaching biblical principles and providing mission opportunities in the church and the community for families to engage.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruit, equip, encourage, and develop volunteer leaders to effectively serve within Kids ministry environments and programs.
• Adhere to teachings of The Orchard Church in personal life and professional ministry.
• Maintain consistent and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ including regular prayer and Bible study.
• Maintain wise stewardship of all God's resources.
• Facilitate volunteer background checks for all Kids volunteers.
• Oversee systems and processes that support safe, effective, and engaging Kids ministry environments.
• Collaborate with church staff and ministry leaders to support church-wide discipleship and family engagement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Discipleship Pastor.

Qualifications

• Three years of successful experience in family, youth, community, or other related ministerial experience.
• Ability to teach, lead, and implement strategies that involve the entire congregation.
• Solid and thorough scriptural foundation and knowledge.
• Ability to provide sound biblical insights and promote spiritual growth.
• Optimistic, friendly, and outgoing personality.
• Ability to easily approach, talk to, and make people feel at ease.
• Functional level of skill with current publishing technologies, social networking, and ability to use them to communicate.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current cultural/social environment of church membership/community
• Understanding of current events and social media and impact on kids
• Understanding of budgeting and financial operations of the church
• Experience in training, teaching and mentoring

Skills

• Effective communication with all levels of staff and public, especially with children
• Ability to recruit and equip functional group of volunteers
• Strong listening skills with ability to interpret and respond calmly to crisis and confidential situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and events
• Proficiency with Google Suite, internet, email, social media and technology
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Diversity sensitivity to deal with multiple populations and age groups
• Strong work ethic with high energy and enthusiasm

Personal Attributes

• Energetic
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Planning and Organizing
• Service orientation
• Integrity
• Tolerance for Stress

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Serves diverse populations in caring and loving atmosphere
• Some activities may be indoors, outdoors and off campus in variety of venues
• Flexible schedule as this is 24/7 ministry