join our disciple making team
Our New McKendree United Methodist Church mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We live out our mission by loving God, loving people, and serving God’s people. We succeed in our calling through the cooperative work of our lay and pastoral church leadership, staff, and congregation. As part of the cooperative, our ministry staff’s role is to recruit, train, and resource our church family members to discover and grow in their call to ministry. Our support staff's role is to complete specific tasks that require special training and skillsets.
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family ministry assistant
Status: Part-Time (10-16 hours per week)
Reports to: Director of Family Ministries
Classification: Support Staff
Working Days: Monday-Thursday, occasional evening or weekend for special events
Position Overview
The Family Ministry Assistant provides organizational, administrative, and practical support for the Children’s and Youth Ministries. Reporting to the Director of Family Ministries, this position prepares weekly lessons, maintains resources and classrooms, assists with communications, and supports special events to create meaningful faith formation experiences for children, youth, and families. The role is primarily behind the scenes, with opportunities to assist with or lead activities as appropriate.
Qualifications
● Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow established plans, and meet deadlines.
● Basic computer skills, including familiarity with email, social media, common office applications, and Canva.
● Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with staff and volunteers.
● Dependable, flexible, positive, and service-oriented attitude.
● Interest in supporting the faith formation of children, youth, and families.
Responsibilities
Curriculum and Lesson Preparation
● Prepare weekly lesson materials, supplies, and activities according to curriculum plans.
● Ensure teachers and volunteers have the resources needed to lead engaging, age-appropriate, faith-centered lessons.
Classroom and Resource Organization
● Organize, monitor, and maintain ministry resources, supply closets, curriculum materials, and activity supplies.
● Stage classrooms before weekly programs, ensuring spaces are clean, organized, and ready for use.
● Update and maintain bulletin boards
Special Events and Ministry Support
● Assist with preparing, setting up, implementing, and cleaning up special events and seasonal programs.
● Assist with or lead selected activities for children and youth, as appropriate.
● Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Family Ministry Department.
Other Duties & Requirements
● Successfully complete a criminal background check.
● Complete Safe Gatherings certification.
● Maintain confidentiality and follow church policies and procedures, including child protection and safety requirements.
● May assist with communications, including preparing family updates, gathering information, and creating social media content
