What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kidventure Elementary Program Coordinator position at Grace Fellowship?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : DOE
Company Summary
Grace Fellowship is a Christ-centered, non-denominational, Christian church in the Capital District that believes in the authority of the Bible. All the Churchs teaching focuses on integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives. Grace Fellowships mission is to glorify God by making more and better disciples. We believe that God, in His wisdom, has chosen us to be an integral part of helping to fulfill this mission. Its Grace Fellowships goal to see our community continually moving forward in their journey towards being Christ-centered. Grace Fellowship has 3 locations : Latham, Halfmoon, and Saratoga.
Position Summary
Located at the Latham campus and reporting to the Kidventure Director, the Kidventure Elementary Program Coordinator will prepare and support weekend ministry program materials supporting elementary (grades K-5) students. The ideal candidate will be able to prepare materials and adapt curriculum to support and enhance an engaging environment where children eagerly connect with each other and the volunteers and staff as they grow in their personal discipleship in Christ. Weekend and other program activities must be relevant, exciting, and Christ-centered with the goal of supporting families in their efforts to lead their children / students in their spiritual growth and build from and toward other NextGen ministry objectives. These activities will align with the overall NextGen strategy to inspire and develop the foundation of faith in students through support and impact of assigned staff and volunteers. The candidate will support staff, volunteers, and students, coordinating Kidventure weekend programming (e.g. Sunday Kidventure services).
This is a Category B position for the church which means the incumbent will work less than 20 regularly scheduled hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities
- Customize and prepare materials, including curriculum, for elementary-focused programs
- Execute weekly and periodic programs which engage and excite elementary-aged students
- Supervise and support volunteers participating in program events
- Work with Kidventure Director to ensure volunteers are appropriately appreciated and supported
- Support preparation and execution of family-wide events
- Communicate needs and support efforts related to shared physical spaces used by elementary ministries, including facilities and production resources and safety / security measures
- Support and coordinate transition of students into and out of elementary ministries within the Kidventure continuum, including transitioning students into serving throughout Grace Fellowship
- Work with Kidventure Director to develop and refine elementary-age spiritual development goals
- Ensure quality and upkeep of Latham elementary spaces
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)
Experience related to childrens ministries
Associates degree from a 2-year college or relevant training and experience
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Grace Fellowship is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, age, color, or national origin.