One In-Person Service at 10AM - Sunday, Aug 22

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR

Full-time
Reports to:  Children's Ministry Director

Date Posted: December 10, 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

Renaissance Church seeks a dedicated and passionate individual to join our ministry team as a full-time Children's Ministry Coordinator. The Renaissance Kids (R-Kids) team values flexibility, a collaborative spirit, fun, and the contributions of all team members for a Gospel-centered children’s ministry. As the Children's Ministry Coordinator, you will report to our Children’s Ministry Director, focusing on maintaining a consistent ministry environment for 100+ children weekly, ages 6 weeks to Grade 5. You will provide practical and operational leadership to ensure Sunday programming is executed with consistency, excellence, and integrity.

Renaissance Church is a decade old non-denominational community of Christians in Harlem, NY. Renaissance has grown into a diverse community and exists to connect people to Jesus Christ and to each other.

SUNDAY OPERATIONS

  • Oversee R-Kids Sunday operations, environment setup, equipment, and logistics
  • Communicate ‘need to know’ details to the Transformation and Restoration Crew members, R-Kids leaders/volunteers, and Renaissance staff
  • Troubleshoot issues that arise on Sunday mornings, optimizing for volunteer and family experience
  • Oversee the purchases, management, and distribution of R-Kids supplies
  • Identify improvement opportunities to enhance the volunteer and family experience as well as our overall efficiency
  • Participate in leading programming, provide volunteer role coverage, and work directly with children when necessary

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION

  • Schedule Management – Maintain 120+ person volunteer roster and database to date
  • Serve as the main point of contact for any volunteer changes or cancellations
  • New Volunteer Onboarding – Ensure all administrative tasks and communication are completed
  • Following up with new volunteers after their first Sunday
  • An eagerness to express gratitude and appreciation to volunteers – both written and verbal

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

  • Various reporting
  • Various volunteer and parent communications
  • Sending birthday postcards to kids and volunteers
  • Contributing to the improvement of Operations & the volunteer experience with ideas, input & action
  • Partner with the Curriculum Coordinator – monthly printing and curriculum organization
  • Manage registrations and participant communication for R-Kids events (i.e., Child Dedication, Rooted Conversations class, Sprinkle Class, etc.)
  • Involvement with event planning and logistics (i.e., VBS, Volunteer training events, etc.)
  • Other tasks as deemed important and necessary by the Children’s Ministry Director

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a hybrid role with the ability to work on location on Sundays and Mondays
  • Sundays are required from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on approximately 48 Sundays throughout the year
  • Demonstrated ability to balance programming and logistical planning
  • Navigates ambiguity
  • The ability to meet deadlines while working independently and within a team
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with teams
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a methodical-oriented mindset
  • Ability to introduce innovative ideas, implement them, and ensure they are maintained
  • Possess written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology-based productivity tools, mainly Google Applications, and a commitment to learn, consistently work in, and incorporate into workflow technology-based programs utilized by Renaissance Church (Slack, CCB, Monday.com)
  • 1-2 years of experience preferred in children’s ministry/programming, volunteer management, and/or experience leading teams or related Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A deep and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • A commitment to living out and modeling Renaissance Church's values
  • An abiding love for Jesus and belief in the tenets of Christianity
  • A positive and ministry-oriented attitude
  • A commitment to Renaissance’s vision of connecting people to Jesus Christ and each other
  • A strong calling to serve in New York City, specifically in Harlem

SALARY RANGE

The estimated salary range for this position is $55,000-60,000. Please note that the actual salary offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

BENEFITS

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Transit Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Retirement plan benefits with 401k matching
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@renaissancenyc.com. Please include a brief statement highlighting your relevant experience and your interest in supporting the children’s ministry of our church community.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Renaissance Kids Coordinator to contribute to a growing Gospel-centered children’s ministry.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Other duties may be added, or this job description amended at any time.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the principal duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the principal duties of the job, except where to do so would cause an undue hardship on Renaissance’s business operations.
 
Employment at Renaissance Christian Church is at-will, which means that either the employee or Renaissance can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description should be construed to diminish the at-will employment relationship in any manner.