Organization
Our vision is to see a greater movement of Jesus in each new generation. Our mission is making disciples of Jesus who are for the sake of others.

Position Summary
The 4+5 Grade Coordinator provides leadership for the 4+5 Grade ministry at our Effingham Campus and serves in a leadership or supporting role in NH Kids ministry events and campus-specific events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attend and participate in scheduled daytime meetings and trainings, including, but not limited to:

  • meetings for Kids staff, campus staff, and All staff

  • staff retreats

  • monthly meetings with the Kids Director

• Work with the Kids Ministry staff to seek God for direction, to cast vision, and to oversee development of programs within the 4+5 Grade ministry.

• Pray for, invest in, and build relationships with the children, parents, and volunteer team. Regularly point toward a relationship with Christ.

• Work in conjunction with the overall New Hope Church and Kids Ministry vision.

• Consistently present the Gospel message and provide programming to make Jesus known.

• Equip and empower parents as the spiritual leaders in their child’s life through relationships, offering milestone events, and other relevant programming.

• Recruit, screen, and train volunteers.

• Build a committed and connected team of volunteers. Commit to mentoring, encouraging, praying for, and supporting them in their ministry duties and personal lives.

• Show appreciation for the volunteer team.

• Create a schedule which staffs all classes for Sunday services.

• Communicate events, activities, etc. with parents and volunteers.

• Plan, prepare, and participate in special events, such as 4+5 Grade small groups and oneighty events, SuperStart, Christmas Party, Volunteer Conference, etc.

• Serve on Sunday mornings.

• Prepare for Sunday mornings:

  • Upload curriculum to Planning Center.

  • Purchase and prepare curriculum supplies.

  • Assess and stock classroom bins each week.

• Keep all areas clean, organized, and inviting, including classrooms, hallways, storage, etc. 

• Ensure the safety/security of the ministry and enforce policies pertinent to the ministry.

• Maintain an accurate inventory of areas specific to the ministry.

• Assist with developing and overseeing the budget.

• Review monthly:

  • Attendance rosters

  • Allergy reports

  • Kids budget

• Check and promptly respond to emails, voicemails, slacks, texts, etc.

• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience –

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) preferred

• 2 years related experience and/or training preferred

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge and Skills –

• Leadership/Management: A demonstrated ability to lead multiple teams of volunteers to serve children. This includes recruiting, equipping, and empowering these leaders.

• Interpersonal Skills: The capacity to engage with children, parents and volunteers on a personal level. Each of these groups have a need to have trust and confidence in you as you lead them.

• Decision-Making Skills: A reliable and consistent pattern of right choices made over time that delivers results.

• Proven success in previous ministry

• Communication skills (both written and oral)

• Passion for Jesus exhibited in your family and daily life

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear.     

• Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls (including electronic devices, computers, laptops, etc.)     

• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.     

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds     

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.     

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Spiritual Requirements

• A faithful, growing Christ-follower who is deepening their personal relationship with Christ and models this to others.

• A passionate desire to see people come to know, love, and follow Christ in the context of real community.

• In agreement with New Hope Church’s Statement of Beliefs, Core Values, Mission, and Vision.

• Desires to know and love God and wants to be used by God. 

• A commitment to pursue and embody the Staff Values.

How To Apply
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