Job Openings

$18-$20/hr. 20-25hrs/week.

General responsibilities:
The Ministry Coordinator is charged with starting CEF ministries (Good News Club®) through church partnerships and training. They will be responsible for developing ministry in the assigned county. They will also identify the needs of the churches, teachers, and hosts — developing plans that will meet the requirements. The Ministry Coordinator will work in cooperation with the Local Director to sustain and expand ministry in the assigned area, promoting CEF programs to individuals, churches, community organizations, and school districts. The Ministry Coordinator must have a strong desire to see Clubs operate in a healthy manner and according to the policies and procedures of CEF NorCal and CEF IHQ. The Ministry Coordinator also executes ministry activity within budget, according to policy, and with Biblical character.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Develop church partnerships to recruit teachers and helpers for Good News Clubs through the local churches.

2. Secure completed applications, Statement of Faith, and Child Protection Policy information.

3. Secure locations to conduct Good News Clubs.

4. Work in cooperation with the Local Director to ensure adequate training for each Good News Club worker by planning and executing Good News Club Workshops.

5. Make sure that all necessary materials are given to the GNC team leaders on a regular basis. (Bible Lesson Text & Visuals, Resource Packets, Songs & CDs, Attendance sheets)

6. Visit each Good News Club to encourage volunteers and help resolve problems.

7. Be available to help new teachers start their clubs.

8. Be prepared to teach Good News Clubs as needed.

9. Call volunteers to obtain a monthly update of statistics and stories.

10. Be involved in the chapter and personal support fundraising.

11. Be involved in the writing of the chapter newsletter.

12. Process new and returning Good News Clubs (e.g., prepare facility requests in a timely manner, confirm GNC Team workers, confirm church sponsorship, parent registration forms developed per school).

13. Interview, screen new applicants, and determine appropriateness for ministry as well as role assigned. Coordinate training schedules and classes to ensure sufficient workers for all ministries.

14. Visit all chapter Good News Clubs at least twice a school year; the second time, an official Supervisory Visit form must be filled out and discussed with Club volunteers.

15. Ensure Child Protection Policy compliance by completing supervisory visits of ministry sites, especially in school-based Clubs.

16. Update Director regularly on ministry status, concerns, potential problems, and keeping excellent documentation on all school-related matters.

17. Attend and assist at CEF events and meetings relevant to the ministry, including State Staff Meetings.

18. Establish a plan with specific dates to complete CMI Diploma within two years.

19. Support all ministry activities and work as a team.

20. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

21. Must have the ability to take the initiative on tasks and maintain a positive, professional attitude.

Qualifications:
1. Be a mature Christian with a demonstrated love of Jesus Christ.

2. In good standing with the local church.

3. Confident about calling to minister to children.

4. Willing to abide by the purpose and policies of CEF.

5. Be a continual learner, relevant strategist, love people, and demonstrate an understanding of how to lead and build a team that is diverse in skills, experience, and culture.

6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)