Blankenbaker SE!KIDS Elementary Leader

Are you passionate about creating welcoming environments where children can discover God, His story, and their place in it? Do you have a gift for developing and shepherding staff and volunteers? Check out this opportunity to carry out the mission and vision of the Kindergarten-5^th grade ministry at our Blankenbaker campus.

We’re a growing, multi-site, Bible-based community in the greater Louisville area with a passion for connecting people to Jesus & one another. We value:

• Connection over production (John 15:5).
• Risk & adventure over comfort (John 3:8).
• Innovation over tradition (Luke 5:19).
• Personal engagement over attendance (Luke 9:62).
• Expressive worship over religious rituals (Luke 7:38).

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE THIS YOU?

Your ideal job is: Equipping staff and parents to lead and disciple elementary aged kids

You enjoy: telling cheesy jokes

You should keep walking if: You aren’t calm under pressure

WHAT YOU’LL ACTUALLY BE DOING

• Leading and shepherding Elementary staff, volunteers, and SE!KIDS in a pastoral manner.
• Partnering with the Operations team and Elementary staff team for volunteer recruitment, placement, encouragement and strategies
• Collaborating with Elementary and other staff to plan and implement small group, Forever Treasure class, and Bible study hour curriculum, and collaborating with SE!KIDS Large Group Production team.
• Overseeing Elementary event planning and preparations, including collaboration for summer camp!
• Working with the SE!KIDS leader and the Elementary team to plan and oversee prep and set up for supporting and enhancing the weekend experience. 
• Work with SE!KIDS team for ministry-wide events, and participating in multiple events throughout the year
• Managing and taking action during worship services and throughout the week as needed for: maintaining safety and security, behavioral challenges, pastoral needs, and volunteer challenges as they arise.
• Comply with safety/government/medical policies and procedures to ensure a safe ministry environment
• Attending and/or leading meetings; holding Elementary staff accountable for action items

OUR MUST HAVES:

• A highly relational leader with a heart to shepherd and serve
• The ability to cast vision and lead by example
• A multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize competing tasks quickly; problem-solving skills
• The ability to use Microsoft Office and other computer programs; budgeting skills
• A Bachelor's degree
• An intimate walk with the Father, Spirit-led, and grounded in the Gospel
• An engaged member of SECC (or willing to become one) who supports our statement of faith, submits to the leadership established by the church, and lives out our church mantras in tangible ways

If you can’t wait to show God’s love to children and their families, apply today!