Assistant Kids Director

Position Summary The Assistant Kids Director serves as a key support role within Journey Church s Kids Ministry, providing both high-level administrative support and hands-on ministry leadership. This individual helps ensure the Kids Ministry operates with excellence, organization, and alignment with the vision and values of Journey Church. This role is highly execution-focused-supporting the Kids Pastor in planning, coordination, communication, and systems at all three Journey Campuses-while also actively engaging in weekend services and ministry environments to help create a safe, engaging, and spiritually impactful experience for children and families. Core Responsibilities1. Administrative & Operational Support (Primary Focus)

• Provide direct administrative support to the Kids Pastor
• Manage calendars, scheduling, and ministry timelines
• Coordinate volunteers across all Kids Ministry environments
• Maintain and update Planning Center (equivalent systems)
• Oversee check-in systems, rosters, and classroom assignments
• Assist in budgeting, purchasing, and expense tracking
• Prepare materials for services, events, and curriculum distribution
• Ensure classrooms and environments are organized, stocked, and ready
• Track attendance, volunteer data, and key ministry metrics 2. Volunteer Coordination & Development
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and scheduling volunteers
• Communicate regularly with team members
• Ensure volunteers are background-checked and trained
• Support volunteer appreciation and retention efforts
• Maintain clear team structures and role assignments 3. Weekend Ministry Execution
• Serve in active ministry roles during weekend services
• Float between environments to troubleshoot and support leaders
• Step into classrooms or leadership roles as needed
• Maintain safety, security, and cleanliness standards
• Ensure a positive, engaging experience for kids and families 4. Events & Programming Support
• Assist in planning and executing Kids Ministry events
• Support logistics for special services and events
• Coordinate supplies, registration, and volunteer assignments
• Ensure smooth execution from planning through follow-up 5. Communication & Family Engagement
• Assist with communication to parents
• Help manage follow-up with new families
• Support systems that keep families engaged Qualifications
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with children and/or ministry preferred
• Familiarity with Planning Center is a plus
• Alignment with Journey Church s mission and values Work Schedule Expectations
• Sunday services required
• Midweek office hours, Monday through Thursday as assigned
• Additional hours for events and special programming Spiritual Expectations
• Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Models Christian character and integrity
• Actively engaged in Journey Church
• Supports the mission and values of the church

Compensation & Benefits Salary Range:

$40,000

• $45,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (per Journey Church 403b plan)