Kidventure Elementary Program Coordinator

Who We Are:

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 Church’s teaching focuses on integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives. Grace Fellowship’s 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. It’s Grace Fellowship’s goal to see our community continually moving forward in their journey towards being Christ-centered. Grace Fellowship has 3 locations: Latham, Halfmoon, and Saratoga.

How You Will Serve at Grace:

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).

The expectation is that this position typically works 15 hours per week, which is a Category B position for the church. Category B 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

What You’ll Bring: 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Required KSAs
  • Experience related to children’s ministries
  • Willingness to become a covenant member of Grace Fellowship
  • Understanding and agreement with Grace Fellowship’s theological positions
  • Possess exceptional attention to detail
  • Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of people
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
  • Strong knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Desired KSAs
  • Associate’s degree from a 2-year college or relevant training and experience
  • Proven ability to think creatively and on the spot
  • Experience using Planning Center Online and ProPresenter

What We Believe:

• The Bible: The Scriptures, comprising 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, are the inspired Word of God without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of mankind, and the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life
• God and the Trinity: There is only one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Furthermore, He arose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Father, He is now our High Priest and Advocate
• The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit’s ministry serves to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, to convict men of sin; regenerate the believing sinner; and to indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service       
• Mankind and Sin: Mankind was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is therefore lost. Only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained       
• Salvation by Grace: The blood shed by Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only grounds for salvation of all who believe. Only those who receive Jesus Christ by faith are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become the children of God       
• The Physical Return of Christ: The personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ is our “blessed hope” and has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer       
• The Bodily Resurrection: There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead. The believer will be welcomed to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting, conscious punishment 
• The Church: The true Church consists of all such persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the Head

What We Offer:

Benefits

• Be a part of integrating the truth of God's Word into our daily lives
• Retirement Plan
  
• Paid sick days

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical office environment
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to sit for a prolonged periods of time
• Visual functions being those of near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with leadership & member businesses
• Manual dexterity to use a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment
• Transportation to & from work locations
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Grace Fellowship is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, age, color, or national origin.

Salary : $17 - $18