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Position: Elementary Ministry and Volunteer Coordinator

Department: Children’s Ministry

Reports to: Family Ministry Director

Work Hours: Full-time; Sunday-Thursday

Salary: $52,500 - $61,250 / year

Position Summary: 

The Elementary Ministry and Volunteer Coordinator is committed to the mission of Redeemer East Side and is a gifted and growing leader in child-specific ministry with an emphasis in elementary aged ministry. This person will work alongside the Family Ministry Director to lead a ministry that is gospel- centered, age appropriate, and fits in with the overall vision of Redeemer East Side Children’s Ministry. They are responsible for programming, curriculum, mid-week discipleship, special needs ministry and events for elementary age children. They will work to provide a safe environment that guides elementary children to know and trust Jesus. This person also owns volunteer recruitment and is responsible for creating an enthusiastic and engaging volunteer culture, facilitated through servant-leadership, for the East Side children’s ministry as a whole. They will provide leadership to PT Sunday staff and volunteer teams in an environment of coaching, care and encouragement. From Sundays to mid-week to summer camp, with a focus on creativity and intentionality, this person will ensure that every moment in elementary ministry is designed to engage, inspire, and connect children to their faith.

General Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and administration of elementary programs (Kindergarten-5th grade)
• Establish goals for the elementary ministry and implement strategies for growth and evangelism in alignment with the East Side children’s ministry objectives
• Integrate yearly theme into elementary programs and events
• Oversee all Sunday Elementary Programming for 3 services (9am, 11am, 5pm)
• • Curriculum
  • Children’s Worship and teaching for K-3 (large group lesson, music and small group application) 
  • Unique class programming (ID ⅘ class, Mustard Seeds-special needs class)
  • Volunteer assignments
• Design engaging, immersive, and memorable experiences for children by blending creativity with biblical teaching to ensure children have opportunities to develop a deep connection to God’s word during children’s worship, classes and events 
• Work alongside the children's ministry team to creatively plan the yearly calendar for elementary programs that include the weekly programs, mid-week events as well as large scale special events and camps
• Work alongside the children's ministry team to lead/assist all children and family events throughout the year- owning from start to finish multiple areas of each event
• Prepare children’s bulletin for corporate worship for Sundays and special services
• Order and organize all necessary supplies for classrooms, regularly taking stock and cleaning out cabinets and closets and classrooms
• Create classroom and 5th floor environment (signs, pictures on walls, printables, furniture, etc.) that communicates welcome and facilitates discipleship and clear communication 
• Develop, edit and implement multiple curricula for elementary classes that is creative, gospel centered, age appropriate, worshipful, urban contextual and cross-cultural
• Create and maintain scope and sequence for the year with strategic alignment across all age classrooms
• Regularly research new curriculums, tools and children’s ministry activities to refine curriculum and programming to fit the most current needs of Redeemer East Side elementary children
• Use good stewardship in planning and purchasing, and submit expenses in a timely manner
• Requires working a nontraditional schedule which includes Sundays weekly and may include evenings, weekends and offsite events seasonally

Volunteer Coordination Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a strategy for effectively recruiting lay leaders for all of children’s ministry
• Work alongside communications manager to promote recruiting efforts
• Recruit and equip lay leaders and teachers through training, care and encouragement
• Manage volunteer pipeline through Planning Center (Oversee application process, check references, initiate background checks, schedule visits with correct coordinator, interview, and train)
• Manage and schedule all current weekly elementary leaders through Planning Center Services
• Train and equip all elementary leaders to effectively minister to children with at least 2 large scale volunteer trainings each year and weekly touchpoints 
• Build a safe and transparent community among the elementary leaders and provide individual shepherding and care on a regular basis
• Lead a time of prayer, devotional and announcements with the elementary leaders weekly
• Lead yearly lay leader appreciation efforts
• Manage and schedule elementary parent volunteers on rotation to serve 3 times a year in the elementary program
• Utilize Mailchimp regularly to communicate with large groups of parents and lay leaders

4th and 5th Grade (ID ⅘) Responsibilities: 

• Create a culture of “pre-youth” community through discussion, Bible relevance and theological exploration, excitement and fun for this age group
• Plan, develop and edit all 4th and 5th grade curriculum
• Plan mid-week discipleship and community building events throughout the year 
• Work with the Youth ministry team to develop and execute a consistent strategy to smoothly transition 5th graders to middle school ministry
• Support Communicant’s class and children’s membership process as needed

Mustard Seeds (Special Needs) Responsibilities: 

• Plan, develop and edit all special needs curriculum
• Oversee special needs PT teacher and lay leader team through training, care and encouragement
• Regularly research, innovate, and implement new resources and creative ideas for special needs and disability ministries
• Collaborate with PT special needs teacher to create spiritual and classroom goals for each mustard seeds student
• Communicate regularly with individual mustard seeds parents to receive feedback and adjust programming to fit current needs of children
• Develop and execute strategy to connect with special needs community on the upper east side to grow the mustard seeds ministry 
• Lead seasonal respite events for mustard seeds families

Job Qualifications:

• A mature and growing relationship with Jesus with a regular practice of scripture and prayer
• Embraces Redeemer East Side’s mission of gathering convinced and curious East Siders into a vibrant gospel community where people find belonging, experience transformation and are equipped to serve God and others. 
• A minimum of a four year Bachelor degree, education or ministry degree preferred
• 3-5 years experience working with children or students in an educational, arts or ministry setting
• Knowledge of children’s curriculum, development and learning styles
• Heart for Jesus, the reformed faith, and ministry to kids and their families
• Highly relational with both children and adults
• Strong and clear communication skills (written, verbal)
• Takes initiative and enjoys innovation
• Organized with a capability to delegate and prioritize 
• Ability to multi-task with excellence
• Gifted, experienced and skilled leader who equips others to serve with and use their gifts to teach and disciple children

Full-time members of the Redeemer East Side team, are offered competitive salaries, paid time off, and benefits, to include:

• Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums
• Shared cost PPO Medical Plan Option
• Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option
• Fully paid Vision insurance premiums
• 403b Retirement, plus company match
• Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
• Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
• Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
• Transit / commuter benefit
• Counseling benefit

Use of Hiring Technology
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review applications and identify candidates whose qualifications align with the requirements of the role. AI can assist us in evaluating skills, qualifications, experience, or certain keywords. These tools support, but do not replace, human review and decision-making.

While interviewers may record and transcribe interviews using AI tools, we do not utilize AI to evaluate or analyze interview videos. Recording of interviews is done solely for the purpose of note-taking or transcribing the conversation, and human review is conducted of the notes prior to connecting them with an applicant's file. The organization does not utilize Automated Employment Decision Tools to conduct video analysis of any recorded interviews, and is fully compliant with New York City Local Law 144.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.