Children's Ministry Operations Coordinator

1 week ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Willow Creek Community Church Full time

Overview:

At Willow Creek Community Church, we hold a deep conviction that children and youth are integral to the church community today. Our mission is to cultivate dynamic environments where they can encounter God's love, grow in their faith, and utilize their unique gifts to serve others.

Position Summary:

As the Children's Ministry Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Willow Kids Central Team. Your organizational expertise and process management abilities will be essential in establishing and enhancing the frameworks that enable the Central Team to operate effectively. This role encompasses the development of support systems in critical areas such as Operations, Safety, Budgeting, Communication, and Event Planning for the various Willow Kids Campus Teams.

Compensation:

The salary for this position ranges from $47,000 to $64,000, contingent upon experience and qualifications. Our benefits package is comprehensive, offering medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a retirement savings plan with company matching, parental leave, generous paid time off, mental health counseling reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the creative workflow, production, and resource allocation managed by the Willow Kids Central Team across all campuses, ensuring structured processes and timelines for all Central initiatives, including weekend programming.
  • Maintain and update essential operational documents for the WK Central Team, including budgetary guidelines, safety protocols, and staff handbooks.
  • Facilitate effective communication between the Willow Kids Central Team and the various campuses, as well as with other support ministries, to ensure clarity and efficiency in weekend operations.
  • Represent the interests of Willow Kids on strategic committees for special initiatives, including Compassion & Justice, Impact Weekends, and Outreach Projects.
  • Assist campuses in executing special events by coordinating communication, providing guidance, and ensuring quality outcomes.

Core Values:

  • Believing the Best | Trust is our default
  • Commit to Candor | Kindness is our way
  • Embrace Challenge | Grit is our style
  • Setting the Tone | Joy is our attitude
  • Choose Unity | Diversity is our strength

Success Metrics:

Success in this role is defined by the effective functioning of the Willow Kids Central team, maximizing capacity through well-established systems, timelines, and resource management across all campuses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Skills and Competencies:

  • Detail-Oriented
  • Administrative Acumen
  • Systematic Management
  • Quality Decision-Making
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Personal Attributes:

  • Self-Starter with the ability to independently manage projects.
  • Committed Learner seeking continuous growth in ministry.
  • Collaborative Team Player who values working with others.
  • Self-Aware individual striving for personal and professional health.
  • Encouraging and affirming towards others.
  • Approachable and easy to engage with.
  • High Emotional Intelligence, responsive to the emotions of others.
  • Dedicated and hardworking, recognizing the importance of their role.
  • Effective Communicator, capable of giving and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Passionate about ministering to children.
  • Devoted follower of Jesus, living with integrity and pursuing a personal relationship with Him.
  • Willingness to engage with the Willow Creek Community Church family.

Education and Experience:

  • Experience in children's or youth ministry is preferred.
  • Experience working on a high-functioning team.
  • Experience managing a budget.
  • Experience in developing and implementing systems and processes.


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