Children's Ministry Director

POSITION

Job Title: Explorer’s League Director (Skagit Campus)

Position Hours: 16-20 hours

Campus Report: Skagit Campus Pastor

Department Report: Bellingham Campus Children’s Pastor

DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for directing and developing our children's ministry (Explorer’s League) at our Skagit Campus, partnering with families to inspire children to develop a lifelong relationship with Jesus, helping nurture, train and teach children to love Him. This position oversees birth-5th grade. It also oversees Explorer’s League volunteers, making sure to cultivate healthy engagement amongst these volunteers. The Explorer’s League Director will be responsible for implementing the strategy of Explorer's League, while tailoring the ministry to the specific needs of the Skagit Campus.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Ensure Explorers League consistently reflects the ministry’s mission: “Helping families to help kids to find and follow Jesus”

Lead, oversee and coordinate Explorer’s League weekend services

Schedule volunteers

Ensure the current program meets the needs of children, families and volunteers

Implement changes as needed

Fill-in where needed

Implement and contribute to the Explorer’s League strategy of Cornwall Church

Recruit, lead, inspire and train volunteers to help create a safe place for children to learn about and develop a relationship with Jesus

Partner with parents/guardian/families on the journey of being a Christ follower

Reflect on curriculum needs for Skagit, and communicate adjustments to the Bellingham team

Oversee the safety and appearance of rooms, equipment and supplies

Oversee ordering supplies

Look for, and solve, safety issues

Maintain an up-to-date safety plan

Oversee appearance of Explorer’s League rooms, including storage areas

Attend meetings and trainings at Cornwall Bellingham Campus (2x a month)

Meet with Children’s Pastor (weekly), Explorer’s League Director and Explorer’s League Team at various times to pray, encourage and evaluate, as well as discuss ministry successes, concerns, volunteers, strategy, prep work, receiving supplies, etc.

Complete any and all assignments given during meetings

Attend Cornwall All-Staff (monthly), Staff Prayer (monthly), Leadership Development, trainings and team building (unless prior approval not to attend)

Be in full agreement with Cornwall Church’s mission statement and strategy

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Relationship with God has to be first and prayer a priority

Integrity

Heart and passion for children and families

Team player

Strong ability to lead volunteer leaders and volunteer teams

Experience managing staff, setting and implementing goals and driving expectations

Positive attitude

Passion for reaching the un-churched

Understanding of current cultural influences on children

Strong relational and team building skills

Strong communication and organizational skills

CORNWALL STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Come & See – Attend weekend service

Community – Lead or be in a small group

Go & Be – Serve inside or outside the church

Growth – Spiritual and leadership

Tithe – 10% to Cornwall