Family Ministry Coordinator - Niagara Falls

Ministry / Department: Campus
Reports To: Campus Pastor
Manages: None
Description Last Reviewed: October 2024
Working Genius: Galvanizing, Enablement
Compensation: $40,000-$50,000

Summary of Position
This position provides direct oversight to Family Ministry, including the ability to ensure orthodoxy in all teaching and training, care of Campus families, engagement with Campus initiatives, empowerment of volunteer leaders, partnership with parents, and creation of fun and engaging environments for Sunday morning children ministry and Wednesday evening student programming, volunteer coordination, supervision and communication.

Principal Accountabilities
1. Ensure Parents and Children See Jesus Through All of Scripture – using relationships, gatherings, resourcing, and envisioning to help ensure the discipleship making process of the family, both parent and child.
2. Partner with Parents - strategically think about the care and discipleship of the Campus Families. Working with the Campus Pastor – and the broader Campus team as appropriate – to develop a plan and execute the discipleship of children within each ministry, and strengthening the family unit.
3. Church and Campus integration - work alongside Campus team to support in events and initiatives creating ways for Family Ministry to connect and align to these events and initiatives. Help contextualize ministry within the community that the campus exists within.
4. Create Fun and Engaging Environments - Provide ministry leadership and program coordination for children and student ministries: including all areas of Large Group, Worship, Small Groups, and parent/family support.
5. Fuel an Empowered Leader Culture - create a relationally-centered environment amongst the volunteer team which includes recruitment, scheduling, shepherding, and counsel as needed. Leading volunteers to empower them into Kingdom work and activity. Spending an inordinate amount of time on investment, development, and empowerment of leaders
6. Be all in to support in Chapel-wide initiatives that extend beyond the boundaries of any one campus.
7. Help in multi-campus support as it relates to Family Ministry. Areas include: family database, volunteer processing, volunteer and team communication.
8. Promote an environment that supports and reflects the mission of The Chapel in ensuring every man, woman and child within our circle of accountability have repeated opportunities to hear and see the gospel of Jesus Christ.
9. Promote an environment that supports and reflects the staff culture of The Chapel: seek God as priority; think others first; choose trust; stay healthy; grow together.
10. Maintain internal control standards for compliance, operational risk, regulatory standards, policies and practices; report issues and operational loss events to senior leadership and/or governance board, where appropriate. Abide by human resources and other Chapel policies in support of an ethical, respectful and God-honoring work environment.
11. Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This position requires an individual with:
1. Minimum of three (3) years proven ministry coordination experience in a church environment or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in religious studies, ministry, education, business, communications, related field or equivalent experience.
3. Organizational and managerial skills to coordinate and manage volunteers, information and environments.
4. Leadership and people skills to train/equip and inspire/encourage. Ability to work well with a diverse group of people, including children and parents.
5. Proven faithfulness to Christ in use of time, talent and treasures; meets all biblical requirements of a leader and influencer within the church body.
6. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. Well-developed verbal communication skills. Ability to influence and lead in team environments as well as address and resolve conflict where appropriate.

Quantitative Dimensions
Budget Responsibility: N/A
# Direct Reports: 0
# Indirect Reports: 0
# Volunteers: Varies by Campus

Additional Information
Schedule will need to be flexible and adjusted for special events and other needs of the ministry as determined by the Crosspoint Campus Pastor.
This job includes some central specific support as deemed necessary by Equip Team Leader, Chapel Kids Director and Chapel Students Director.

Position Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical Activities Frequency(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly
Ascending or descending stairs and the like. O
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. O
Moving about to accomplish tasks. C
Communicating with others to exchange information. C
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. C
Travel to meet with various stakeholders O
Assess risk, detect risk factors for site safety purposes through being aware of
surrounding environment, individuals, noises, observations, etc. C

Environmental Conditions Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly
Low temperatures. O
High temperatures. O
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. O
Noisy environments. O
Hazardous conditions. N
Poor ventilation. N
Small and/or enclosed spaces. N
No adverse environmental conditions expected. C

Physical Demands Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. O
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. O
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. C
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. O

EEO Statement:
The Chapel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Accessibility Accommodation Statement:
The Chapel complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants. In an effort to be consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and NY State Legislation, it is the policy of the Chapel to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources department at 716.250.5078, or at bwildrick@thechapel.com.