4th & 5th Ministry Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The 4th & 5th Grade Ministry Coordinator is responsible for assisting and supporting the 4th-5th grade Director/Pastor in all aspects of the ministry. Preteen Ministry at CBC serves 4th-5th grade students and provides weekend worship gatherings designed to help students grow in their relationship with Christ, engage with God’s Word, and experience community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan and prepare environments that provide opportunities for 4th-5th grade students to experience the love of Jesus Christ through weekend worship gatherings, small groups, and ministry programming. 

• Supervise and support all aspects of Preteen worship gatherings during weekend services, including teaching large group lessons and leading small groups. 

• Build relationships with and consistently encourage and pray for parents, students, and volunteers connected to the ministry 

• Recruit, train, and empower by encouraging volunteers to minister to Preteen students

• Responsible for all ministry areas, ensuring cleanliness, order, safety, and security of all rooms, equipment, and supplies 

• Communicate on behalf of the Preteen Ministry with visitors, parents and other ministry departments 

• Create and maintain volunteer rosters and schedules and communicate with volunteers as needed 

• Maintain accurate student and family information in the church database

• Ability and willingness to regularly fulfill all ministry roles within the ministry

• Oversee the purchase/acquisition of supplies specific to the ministry 

• Plan, coordinate and, and oversee Preteen events throughout the school year, including Fancy Friendsgiving, Preteen Fiesta, and Preteen Summer Hang, the ministry’s largest annual event 

• Assist with planning and execution of other Preteen programs and initiatives throughout the school year. 

• Participate in training programs, courses, and/or other aspects of professional growth as approved or directed by the 4th-5th grade Director/Pastor 

• Other duties as assigned by the 4th-5th grade Director/Pastor 

• Support assimilation by tracking and following up with first-time guests and new believers through writing cards and making phone calls. 

• Assist with occasional Wednesday evening activities, including baptism nights, revival nights, and other special ministry events. 

COMPETENCIES

• People person, energetic, manager, recruiter 

• Excellent people skills 

• Has professional manner and high energy level; exhibits a positive attitude

• Teamwork ethic 

• Accepts new ideas and challenges and is highly motivated 

• Strong Leadership Ability 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Strong Communication Skills, both written and verbal 

• Knowledge in computer technology and the Internet (Google Docs, social media, presentation software, etc.), including the ability to learn new programs easily

• Knowledge of all CBC safety standards and procedures of the church and those specific to children’s ministry 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position (40 hrs.) per week. Exempt. Weekend services Saturday and Sunday.  Flexible schedule available for weekday office hours Monday-Thursday. Evening responsibilities may include occasional Preteen events and activities throughout the school year. Annual events include, but are not limited to, Preteen Fancy Friendsgiving, Preteen Fiesta, and Preteen Summer Hang, the ministry’s largest annual event.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to do the following:

• Must have good or corrected vision as well as effective peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus 

• Must have good manual dexterity and be able to use repetitive motion of the hands and arms 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time

• Must be able to move about the Preteen space and storage rooms to perform a variety of tasks 

• Must be able to frequently and effectively communicate in both written and verbal form

• Must be able to frequently lift fixtures or supplies up to 40 pounds 

• Must be able to potentially lift children up to 75 pounds as needed 

• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 3+ years related work experience in volunteer development and oversight

• Experience and knowledge pertaining to working with upper Elementary-age children 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties are performed in a variety of settings to include, outside, office and technical settings where the work and general environment may be fast-paced and hectic at times. Therefore, it is essential that the employee can effectively handle the normal anxieties associated with the job and manage multiple projects in a service-oriented environment. Environmental noise levels are minimal.

OTHER DUTIES

• Must exemplify The CBC Way of Honor, Hospitality, Hustle, High Capacity, and Humility

• Must be willing to work weekends and occasional special events

• CBC Member, genuine desire to serve God and the Church

• Must live a life beyond reproach 1 Timothy 3

• Maintain daily disciplines of Bible study and prayer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.