The Early Elementary Coordinator’s primary responsibility is overseeing ministry to children from kindergarten through 3rd grade as part of the Kid Connection (KC) ministry. This includes:

• Casting vision for Early Elementary Ministry in coordination with the KC Team Leader and Senior Pastor.
• Recruiting and developing ministry volunteers and volunteer leaders.
• Spending time working on ministry improvement and equipping volunteers to accomplish routine ministry tasks and oversee regular operations.
• Working with the rest of the KC Staff Team on ministry-wide events and initiatives.

This position is a part-time, hourly (non-exempt) position of approximately 15-20 hours per week. The Early Elementary Coordinator is part of the KC Staff Team and reports directly to the KC Team Leader.

• Recruit and train volunteers and volunteer leaders for the Early Elementary Ministry.
• Develop volunteers using Leadership Pipeline principles (coaching provided).
• Work with the KC Staff Team to provide training and support for parents.
• Work with the KC Staff Team Lead to select curriculum for the Early Elementary Ministry.
• Establish and maintain appropriate health and safety procedures in the Early Elementary Ministry.
• Follow and enforce First Free Church’s policies and procedures.
• Meet regularly with the KC Team Leader to discuss ministry health, staff expectations, and
  planning.
• Attend ongoing Kid Connection meetings and training when necessary.
• Take training for First Aid and CPR certification.

Character and Commitment

• Demonstrates a genuine love for the Lord and other people with an authentic, transparent, Christ-centered lifestyle.
• Is committed to the vision, values, and beliefs of First Free Church.
• Loves working with adult and teenage volunteers and seeing them use their gifting to minister effectively.
• Understands the value of children’s ministry and partnering with parents to disciple children.
• Able to recruit, train, and develop volunteer and leadership teams.
• A team player with a positive attitude who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Has a teachable heart and cooperative spirit.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in conduct with staff and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Willing to attend and become a member of First Free Church.
• Committed to serve on two Sunday mornings a month and at special events as needed.
• Complies with a background check.
• Proficient with email and Google Docs.