Coordinator, Student Ministry

Description

BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God’s will each day.
2. Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees.
3. Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.

JOB SUMMARY: Oversee and/or participate in all aspects of ministry coordination for the student ministry programs, events, and mission trips.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain a system for event and mission trip planning.
• Manage event/trip registration.
• Maintain Student Ministry website along with the Hub.
• Serve as a liaison for the parents and the student ministry including all communication around events and other questions parents may have.
• Maintain a system to collect required forms and documents for each event/trip.  
• Assist with the creative elements for each event/trip.
• Assist with bus reservations, venue reservations, food reservations, etc.
• Reserve rooms in church calendar system for events/trips.
• Attend student ministry events as needed.
• Review weekly calendar and take initiative to ensure that ministry needs are met.
• Develop relational disciple-making opportunities with students and their parents.
• Periodically provide spiritual counseling to parents and students in the ministry.
• Attend and participate in all regular monthly ministry staff meetings, monthly church staff meetings, staff retreats, training, etc
• Attend weekly Student Ministry programming, Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Support the Senior Pastor and all other church staff.

Qualifications

TEAM VALUES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Team Values
  • Trust - We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.
  • People-First - We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.
  • Health - We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. 
  • Collaboration - Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.
  • Development - We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God’s calling. 

• Critical Skills
  • Project Management experience.
  • Computer Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher, ProPresenter, and Media Software.
  • Strong Communicator.
  • Abilities to relate to high school and middle school students personally and in programming.
  • Able to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously.
  • Handles all sensitive information with the greatest possible confidentiality and care.
  • Works flexibly with a variety of personalities.
  • High attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Seminary experience a plus.
• 2-3 years’ experience working with middle or high school students preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to lift up and carry 50 or more pounds.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physically able to work inside and outside in various weather conditions.