Children's Ministry Coordinator

Job summary

Coordinate Sunday children's programming for ages birth through Grade 6, including volunteer recruitment and support, classroom preparation, family welcome, and attendance tracking. Implement curriculum and spiritual formation activities, communicate with and equip parents, maintain ministry administration and safety documentation, and assist with church and community events.

Job details

Hope Community Covenant Church Strathmore, Alberta Children’s Ministry Coordinator Part-Time – 12 Hours per Week Position Summary The Children Ministry Coordinator provides leadership, organization, and support for the church's ministry to children from birth through Grade 6 (approximately ages 0–12). Working alongside the Lead Pastor, Executive Director, volunteers, and parents, this person creates a safe, welcoming, Christ-centered environment where children can grow in their relationship with Jesus and families are equipped to disciple their children. Hours: 12 hours/week (flexible, including Sunday mornings and occasional special events) Reports To: Lead Pastor Key Responsibilities 1. Sunday Children's Ministry – coordinate Sunday programming for ages 0–12, recruit, schedule, and support volunteers, prepare classrooms, welcome new families, maintain attendance. 2. Volunteer Leadership – recruit, train, coach, and appreciate volunteers, ensure policy compliance. 3. Curriculum & Spiritual Formation – implement approved curriculum, plan teaching series, incorporate prayer, worship, Scripture memory, and service. 4. Family Ministry – communicate with parents, equip families for home discipleship, support family events. 5. Administration – manage supplies and budget recommendations, maintain Safe Church documentation, order curriculum and submit ministry updates. Additional Responsibilities Assist with Vacation Bible School, family events, Christmas and Easter programming, child dedications, baptism preparation for children, and community outreach events. Qualifications Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus Christ; agrees with the mission and beliefs of Hope Community Covenant Church and the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada; experience with children and volunteers preferred; organized, relational, dependable, and able to lead teams. Safe Ministry Requirements Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, Plan to Protect, and First Aid (preferred). Working Relationships Works closely with the Lead Pastor, staff, volunteers, parents, and Church Council as required. Compensation Compensation will be discussed based on experience and qualifications. Application To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to office@hope-community.ca. Applications will be accepted until the role is filled.

What you’ll do

Coordinate Sunday children's programming for ages birth through Grade 6, including volunteer recruitment and support, classroom preparation, family welcome, and attendance tracking. Implement curriculum and spiritual formation activities, communicate with and equip parents, maintain ministry administration and safety documentation, and assist with church and community events.

Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the mission and beliefs of Hope Community Covenant Church and the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada. Experience working with children and volunteers is preferred; candidates should be organized, relational, dependable, and able to lead teams, with required background checks and Plan to Protect compliance.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Children's Ministry Coordination
• Volunteer Recruitment
• Volunteer Training
• Team Leadership
• Curriculum Implementation
• Teaching and Spiritual Formation
• Parent Communication
• Family Discipleship
• Event Planning
• Program Administration
• Attendance Tracking
• Budget Recommendations
• Safe Church Compliance
• Organization
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Security & Safety