Benefits:
Flexible Hours
Staff Culture
Opportunity for advancement
Description: The District Kids Coordinator serves as the administrative foundation for District Kids ministry, which is raising up a movement of next-generation leaders who are well discipled and fearlessly changing their world. The role involves support of the Sunday morning District Kids experience and other spaces as well as discipling ministry volunteers.
The purpose of District Kids is to provide a safe and fun discipling environment where children are able to learn about Christ. Our kids are able to hear the gospel, see the gospel lived out, and be invited into a relationship with God. Additionally, this area of ministry is to equip parents to be the primary disciplers of their children and also be the bridge to the youth ministry.
About The District Church: The District Church is a thriving, culture-defining church in the heart of our nation's capital, with a vision of impacting our city for Christ, one neighborhood at a time. Established on the values of worship, community, and justice, the church is steadfast in its mission to be missional, multicultural, and multiplying.
In 2022, 2023, and 2024 the church was certified as a Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI). This impartial, research-based certification solidified its position as one of the best and most effective workplaces in the city. Per the BCWI survey, the church's staff voted that The District Church: clearly values diversity; acts on the suggestions of staff; strives to help staff maintain a good work/life balance; hires highly capable personnel; continually changes for the better; meets its goals; and compensates its employees fairly. Additionally, the leadership of the church: embodies humility; shows compassion for people at all levels; includes staff in decisions that affect them; and recognizes the importance of balancing a flourishing culture with life-giving work.
Responsibilities: Foundational ● Follow Jesus Christ and seek to love, think, and act like him ● Uphold The District Church Leadership Covenant
Disciple District Kids Volunteers ● Recruit District Kids volunteers ● Manage the District Kids volunteer onboarding/training process ● Schedule District Kids volunteers ● Maintain a Sunday presence at District Kids to oversee volunteers ● Send thank you emails to volunteers and solicit feedback
Support Sunday District Kids Experience ● Ensure that teachers have the appropriate curriculum ● Ensure that each classroom is supplied with the necessary materials ● Oversee setup team of District Kids classrooms ● Ensure that District Kids systems and databases are accurate and up-to-date ● Teach in classrooms on as-needed basis
General Support ● Support baby dedications through scheduling, creating certificates, ordering gifts, and collaborating with communications ministry to share photos with families ● Assist with the design of and oversee planning and logistics for District Kids special events ● Support other TDC ministries by scheduling childcare for non-District Kids events (e.g., Rooted experiences)
Required Skills: ● Organized ● Detail-oriented ● Strong interpersonal skills ● Self-starter who takes initiative ● Team player ● Ability to create and maintain systems ● Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects simultaneously ● Ability to anticipate future needs to facilitate successful planning/scheduling ● Able to work on Sunday mornings ● Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment ● A working knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Planning Center, and other related applications is preferred
Qualifications: ● Baptized and mature Christian ● Loves God and His people ● Loves children and is committed to their flourishing and development ● Committed and Submitted to The District Church Leadership Covenant