John Knox Presbyterian Church
Normandy Park, Washington

Position Title: Children’s and Family Ministry Coordinator

Time Requirement: Part-Time, 20-25hrs/wk (Non-Exempt)

Compensation: $26-$29/hr.

Accountability:
The Children’s and Family Ministry Coordinator reports to the Head of Staff, and is accountable to the Session of the John Knox Presbyterian Church (JKPC).

Summary:
The Children’s and Family Ministry Coordinator oversees the ministry to children ages birth-5th grade and their families, including Sunday school and the Marvista art club program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee, develop, and lead a comprehensive ministry and curriculum plan for children and their parents/caregivers, including weekly children’s Sunday school.
• Develop and implement an effective strategy to engage and communicate with children, parents/ caregivers.
• Actively participate in and collaborate in visioning for ministries for children and families at JKPC and in the larger community.
• Actively collaborate with John Knox Community Preschool leadership to design, implement, and review an ongoing plan for strategic relational engagement of preschool families.
• Recruit, screen, train, support, encourage, and celebrate volunteers participating in all facets of the ministry, including church nursery, Sunday school, and Marvista art club.
• Coordinate with other JKPC ministry leaders and teams to promote and encourage continuity in reaching families with children.
• Regularly participate in corporate worship at JKPC, actively contributing as a worship leader, and cultivating leadership opportunities for children.
• Attend and actively participate in ministry team meetings, church staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and training sessions.
• Oversee the Children’s and Family ministry budget and expenses.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Marvista Art Club Coordinator Responsibilities

Oversee, develop, and lead the Marvista art club ministry including the following tasks:

• Coordinate student registrations, create student rosters, work with teachers regarding supplies, timesheets, and reimbursements.
• Communicate with Marvista Elementary PTSA; communicate with parents regarding registrations, updates, and questions; communicate with church staff and elders as to church events.
• Recruit, train, and schedule art club volunteers.
• Purchase art supplies, purchase snacks or seek donations, maintain inventory of supplies, oversee the art club budget and expenses.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree or equivalent experience in children’s and family ministry or a related field (preferred).
• Work Experience: Prior experience working with children and families preferred.
• Strong communicator (verbal and written) who consistently demonstrates a keen ability to work collaboratively, and effectively cultivates healthy relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Technical competency (e.g. in computer applications, Microsoft Office).

Essential Character and Values

• A disciple of Jesus Christ in whom the fruit of the Spirit is evident, and commitment to a personal faith marked by growth and vitality.
• A Christian who approaches leadership from a place of vision, creativity, and intentionality.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98166