Rolling Hills Christian Church El Dorado Hills, CA Posted: October 14, 2014
Job Information:
General Position Overview: Provides leadership, training, support and oversight to all Children's Ministry staff and volunteers. Articulate and model the mission and vision for the Children's Ministry, including defining and implementing strategies to meet that vision. Additionally, responsible for the implementation and development of programming for the spiritual formation of children, and equipping parents to fulfill their responsibility as the primary spiritual leader of their children.
Ministry Responsibilities: Leadership Leads the Children's Ministry department with clear vision, and develops and implements strategies that meet that vision Oversee all programs within Children's Ministry, including JOY special needs program. Manages overall organization, design and oversight of Children's Ministry programs Exhibit a high standard of professional conduct with pastors, co-workers, and volunteers and congregants Participates in leadership development building and applying new skills and capabilities. Equipping volunteers, both youth and adult, to become leaders. Recruits, hires, trains, leads, schedules and provides clear direction to volunteers in all children's programs – newborn through 5th grade; directly and through other staff, lay leaders, and teams Sees that volunteers and staff in the ministry are shepherded as they serve in their ministry Selects, evaluates, creates, and monitors overall implementation of curriculum Administration Maintain agreed upon office hours for accessibility to children and families Respond to correspondence in a clear, professional and timely manner Develops, projects, and implements accurate budgets and then operates within those budgets without exceeding them Oversees and manages all weekend services, excluding personal vacations Responsible for ensuring smooth check-in procedures and tracking weekly attendance Manages and executes weekly children's ministry staff meetings, incorporating spiritual development Coordinates yearly program calendar, overseeing proper room reservations and facilities requests Ensures that any facilities used for children's ministry are appropriate, including safety, functionality for programming, appeal to kids, appeal to parents, adequate amounts of space, etc. Creates and oversees policies and procedures to provide a safe, quality environment for children Provide quarterly special events and/or seminars for parents to augment their parenting skills and arsenal, and improve their relationship with their children Hire/recruit and provide clear vision and guidance for summer camp event directors. Oversee children's website, calendar, and all children's-related media. Ensure that volunteer files are being appropriately compiled and maintained - Monitor volunteer requirements. Communication Clearly communicates vision and purpose of children's ministry to the church family Collaborate with children's ministry team in planning, organizing and executing semi-annual volunteer training and fellowship session to cast vision and build a culture of servant hood Responsible for all communications of children's programs, events, and responsibilities to parents, children, staff and volunteers Participate with the campus ministry team in necessary meetings Communicate with the MOPS (and other programs) Coordinator to ensure successful programs and outreach to local moms and their children Participates fully as a member of the pastoral and ministry staff, including attending weekly all staff meetings as well as any planned retreats Participate in hospital visitation – especially to volunteers and children within Children's Ministry Create, cast and clearly communicate the theme and goals of Summer camp programs t Oversee application of curriculum theory into ministry model Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor
Qualifications: Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ as evidenced by spiritual maturity and a close daily walk with Him Be committed to the theological stance of Rolling Hills. Ability to effectively interact with staff regarding areas of responsibility. Strong inter-personal skills to effectively communicate and lead volunteers, teachers and children. Embrace a vibrant vision for Children's Ministry consistent with Rolling Hill's mission statement
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