Website The Church of the Cross
Full-Time Ministry Position
This staff position is committed to the Parish’s vision, mission, and strategy and supports the clergy, staff, and congregation through office logistics, communication, and Christian caring.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Get lessons ready for Sunday for 0-4 year old class (Crawlers), 5-8 years old class(Explorers) and for the 9-11 year old class (Navigators).
- Make sure all items needed for the lesson are in the classroom and ready for Sunday (games, crafts, items for object lessons, etc.).
- Coordinate volunteers for Cross Kids at CrossPoint (9 AM and 10:30 AM) and at Historic Campus (10 AM), supervise Children’s Ministry Assistant.
- Coordinate nursery workers for CrossPoint (9 AM and 10:30 AM) and at Historic Campus 10 AM).
- Send volunteers the lesson one week in advance.
- Keep supplies organized in the Sunday school room and reorder anything that needs to be replenished.
- Ensure that weekly electronic attendance is tracked.
- Work with and lead a volunteer team with the planning of children’s ministry large events (VBS, Fall Festival, etc.).
- Regular communication with parents and the parish family.
- Assist with Cross Schools Lower School chapel programs as needed.
- Assist with the Faith Formation team in working with Lower School teachers to transition the curriculum to be user friendly for Lower School teachers.
Professional/Personal Requirements
- Love of the Lord
- Spiritually centered
- Committed to the mission, vision and strategy of the Church
- Active participant in the life of the Church
- Strong administrative abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
- Self-directed
- Strong computer skills
- Flexible