Employment at Northwoods Church

Position Description

The Student Life Associate provides support to Student Ministries at Northwoods. The primary role will be overseeing the middle school ministry, grades 6-8 (Quest) This person will also support grades 8-12 (Converge). This position is responsible for three major aspects: Ministry Support, Director Support, and Administrative Support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ministry Support
  • Vision and Mission: As part of the Student Life Team, help develop and grow the Quest middle school ministry to fulfill its vision and mission.
  • Programming and Planning: Collaborate with the Student Life Team to plan, coordinate, and direct Quest, our middle school ministry for grades 6-8.
  • Teaching: Serve as a member of the teaching team to prepare and present lessons in Quest.
  • Family Resources: Help create resources for students and parents that coincide with message series in Quest.
  • Discipleship/Mentoring: Spiritually develop students through 1 on 1 sessions, small group gatherings, and other mentoring opportunities.
  • Programming Point Person: Serve as a point person for Quest programming with the support from the Student Life Staff team.
  • Special Event Planning: Participate in planning and implementation of special events for our Quest and Converge ministries. This includes programming, advertising, volunteer coordinating, and registration.
  • Team Building: Help recruit and train volunteer leaders as a shared responsibility with the Student Life Staff team.
  • Resources: Purchase items for Quest as well as manage the Quest curriculum.
• Director Support
  • Support: Work closely with the Student Life Pastor to ensure adequate coordination and communication of tasks (i.e., photocopying, mailings, emailing, phone calling, resource ordering, etc.).
  • Professional Expectations: As the Student Life Associate, the expectation is high to represent the organization with high standards in appearance, attitude, and competency.
• Administrative Support
  • Communication: Assist with communication of Quest events for Student Ministries.
  • Budget: Manage the Quest ministry budget.
  • Departmental Meetings: Attend weekly and monthly staff meetings encompassing Family Ministries.
  • Staff Meetings: Attend staff meetings for global, visionary, and organizational matters.

Commissioned Responsibilities and Expectations

• At Northwoods, commissioned staff are spiritually ready to minister to the congregation and community on a personal level. 
• Care Responsibilities: The expression of care may include but not be limited to: Prayer, teaching, encouragement, shepherding, equipping, personal ministry, and visitation.
• A spiritual leader in our community who contributes to the spiritual growth and formation of the people he/she leads and influences publicly and privately.

Interaction with others 

The Student Life Associate will work closely with the Student Ministry staff. In addition, effective interaction and leadership will be needed with volunteers, parents of students, and other ministry departments. Furthermore, the Student Life Associate must demonstrate a heart for ministry (serving others) and reflect a lifestyle consistent with the Northwoods Community Church staff handbook. 

Desired skills and abilities 

• A passion to see the next generation growing in their personal relationship with and following Jesus faithfully.
• Administration, organizational skills, computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and MP Database, proofreading skills, and telephone etiquette. 
• Beneficial Spiritual Gifts should include administration, helps, encouragement, creative communication, discernment, and leadership. 
• Educational/Experience requires a high school diploma, with at least some college preferred.
• Some experience serving in student ministry either vocationally or as a volunteer, would be preferred.

Beneficial Spiritual Gifts 

Administration, Teaching, Helps, and Encouragement 

Educational and Experience Required 

A high school diploma with at least some college education and the skills to carry out the position. Experience working in a team environment is helpful as well as being able to accomplish tasks individually.

Time Requirements 

This is a part-time, 20-hour position. Days and include Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Flex time is available for special events. Quest meets weekly on Sundays during both the 9:00 and 11:00 services. Special events are scheduled throughout the year.

Position Description

The Family and Event Associate for Discoveryland is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various family events and programs. This role involves creating a welcoming and engaging environment for families and children in Discoveryland, facilitating parent training, communication with parents, and organizing events that foster spiritual growth, fellowship, and community involvement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Family Events

• Event Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for family and children's events, including holiday celebrations, summer camps, parent-child activities, and outreach initiatives.
• Parent Training: Develop and implement classes to train up parent’s to be spiritual leaders.
• Equipping and Encouraging Parents: Create and maintain a resource area in Discoveryland that would help equip parents to lead in their home.
• Volunteer Recruitment and Training: Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to support various events and programs.
• Resource Management: Manage the budget allocated for family resources and events, including purchasing necessary supplies, materials, and resources within the approved budgetary limits.

General Responsibilities

• Meetings: Attend weekly Discoveryland staff meetings.  Assist with monthly team meetings scheduled around weekend service times.
• Staff Meetings: Attend staff meetings for global, visionary, and organizational matters.

Interaction with others

• Parent Communication: Follow- up with new families that come each weekend. Maintain open and effective communication parents, providing regular updates, event details, and program information through newsletters, emails, social media, and other communication platforms.
• Relationship Building: Foster positive relationships with children, parents, volunteers, and staff members, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere.
• Able to work well with other Northwoods staff, adult volunteers, and parents.

Commissioned Responsibilities and Expectations

• At Northwoods, commissioned staff are spiritually ready to minister to the congregation and community on a personal level.
• Care Responsibilities: The expression of care may include but not be limited to: Prayer, teaching, encouragement, shepherding, equipping, personal ministry, and visitation.
• A spiritual leader in our community who contributes to the spiritual growth and formation of the people he/she leads and influences publicly and privately.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Administration, organizational skills, computer knowledge, proofreading skills, event planning, and telephone etiquette, spiritual, emotional, and physical health.

Beneficial Spiritual Gifts

• leadership, administration, wisdom, and teaching.

Educational and Experience Required

• High school diploma, college, or 2 years of experience in Children’s Ministry preferred.

Pay and Benefits Information

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