Club45 Ministry Assistant at Lake Avenue Church
Pasadena, CA 91101

The Club45 Ministry Assistant supports Lake Avenue Church's mission and vision by assisting the Director of Young Families and Children’s Ministry with programs and ministry for 4th and 5th grade children by providing leadership and direction to the children, their families, and volunteers in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and principles of Lake Avenue Church Ministry Plan. The Club45 Ministry Assistant will work with staff and volunteers to help foster a vibrant, welcoming children’s ministries community.

We are looking for someone who is first faithful to the Gospel and is spiritually passionate. This position requires a highly organized, relationally engaging, and motivated individual. We seek someone to lead out of their passion for creative, relational, and welcoming ministry. With our congregation, it is critical to lead across spiritually, ethnically, socio-economically, and culturally diverse groups. Essential to this position are the following:

·         The Club45 Ministry Assistant reports to the Director of Young Families and Children’s Ministry alongside a team of coordinators and volunteers who assist in ministries from birth through 5th grade.

·         Be people oriented, exhibiting genuine care for others maintaining consistent and healthy relationships with students’ families.

·         Exhibit a ‘can do’ attitude and approach to other staff members, supervisors, and individuals you meet, when receiving daily tasks, taking on an area of responsibility, handling projects, and/or negotiating the challenges often associated with each of these items.

·         Have the flexibility to ‘shift gears’ several times throughout the day, handling a variety of details, still maintaining focus and diligence toward task completion.

·         Handle phone calls and emails in a personable and caring manner, with genuine concern and interest for each person’s requests and/or needs. Facilitating resolution, if possible, on matters as they occur.

·         Adhere to all internal LAC processes and policies, which is an integral part of the performance expectations associated with every staff position.

·         Attend Worship services, special ministry events, and participate in staff functions and meetings.

 

Qualifications include:

·         Exemplary life of wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ.

·         A deep love for children and a heart for working with 4th and 5th graders.

·         Committed to growing in Christlikeness with spiritual gifts of service, care, and leadership.

·         Ability to create and maintain a safe environment for children.

·         Ability to promote harmonious working relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.

·         Knowledge of and experience in childhood development.

·         Previous experience with and passion for working with young families and children is preferred

We’d love to hear from you if you or someone you know is passionate about fostering and modeling faith for children, their families, and volunteers. Please fill out an application and send along your cover letter and resume to the Director of Young Families and Children’s Ministry, Dr. Christy Cooper, at [email protected]. This position is part-time, 15 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. The pay for this position is $20.00 per hour. No phone calls, please. Those meeting our selection criteria will be contacted for interviews.

Address

Lake Avenue Church
393 N Lake Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101

Contact

Christy Cooper
626-817-4809
[email protected]

Website

lakeave.org

Location
Pasadena, CA 91101
Job type
Part Time
Posted
Hours/week
15
Pay rate
$20/hr
Ordained position
No
Exempt status
Not Exempt
Skills
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Encouragement
Problem Solving
Working with Children
Industries
Church Ministry