Elementary Ministry Coordinator

Create engaging, relational, and spiritually formative environments where elementary-aged children can encounter Jesus, learn and understand God’s Word, build meaningful relationships, and grow as disciples. This position provides leadership and coordination for LAVC’s Age 6 through 5th Grade ministry, including Sunday programming, curriculum, volunteer teams, and special ministry opportunities.

About Lakes Area Vineyard Church

Lakes Area Vineyard Church is located in Detroit Lakes, MN. The mission of our church is to make disciples that experience God, grow in love for Him and others, and generously give that love away. We want to welcome everyone into a church that is healthy, growing, and multiplying, and we hope to plant other churches with the same mission.

Description

POSITION: Elementary Ministry Coordinator

AGES: Ages 6 through 5th Grade

HOURS: Part time (16 hours/week)

REPORTS TO: Marriage & Family Pastor

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sunday Ministry

• Lead and coordinate Sunday ministry for Age 6 through 5th Grade, creating an engaging environment centered on Biblical teaching, worship, relationships, and spiritual growth.
• Implement and adapt curriculum to effectively disciple elementary-aged children and help them to learn and apply God’s Word to their lives.
• Communicate regularly with parents and provide resources that help families engage in the spiritual formation of their children.

Team Recruiting & Development

• Recruit, train, schedule, encourage, and develop elementary ministry volunteers and small-group leaders.
• Equip volunteers to build meaningful relationships with children and confidently lead them in Biblical discussion, prayer, and ministry.

Discipleship & Events

• Develop opportunities beyond the regular Sunday environment that help children build relationships, experience God, and grow in their faith.
• Help lead annual VBS, children's special events, outreach opportunities, and other age-appropriate ministry experiences.

Administration

• Coordinate curriculum, supplies, ministry spaces, and assigned budget while partnering with the Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator and Marriage & Family Pastor.

Perform all other duties as assigned or apparent

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of God’s word
• Be open to the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
• Servant attitude and heart
• Genuine love for young children and a heart for creating environments where both children and parents feel safe, welcomed, and cared for.
• Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Passion for nurturing children's spiritual growth and development.
• Ability to recruit, lead, encourage, and develop volunteer teams.
• Experience working with young children, families, children's ministry, or a related field preferred.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
• The chance to contribute to the growth and impact of a vibrant church community.
• Positive and collaborative work environment within a dedicated team.