Employment

Special Needs Ministry Associate

Employment

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POSITION STRUCTURE AND DETAILS

Reports to: Director of Special Needs Ministry
Location: Eden Prairie
Hours/week: 28 hours
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Special Needs Associate will assist with leading the Special Needs Ministry at Grace Church by serving families and individuals affected by disabilities. This will include assisting with the implementation and execution of Christ-centered, Biblically-based programming and activities that help families and individuals achieve their full potential in Christ. The Special Needs Associate will be responsible for the following:

Support the day-to-day programming  and events within the Special Needs Ministries:

• Engagement and connection of families affected by disabilities within the larger church body.
• Be available to assist on Sunday mornings with various needs, including greeting and support.
• Ensure the reference desk has adequate copies of handouts and maintain communication between the Kids Department and the Inclusion Coordinator.
• Coordinate classroom and meeting arrangements: schedule rooms for classes, special meetings, events, and other room needs as requested by utilizing CCB software and coordinating with other departments.
• Provide oversight and implementation for Special Needs Respite Nights and other Special Needs events, including Special Needs Vacation Bible School, Autism Awareness Seminar, Luke 14 Banquet, Disability Awareness Expo, Special Mom’s Day Away, etc.
• Update tracking reports regarding Sunday programming and event attendance.
• Coordinate catering for events such as the summer picnic, family worship Sundays, monthly mom’s support groups, etc.
• Create content for monthly ministry newsletters.
• Provide phone and email coverage: screen and manage incoming calls and emails. Follow up in a timely manner, providing information regarding meetings, leaders, resources, etc.
• Manage social media channels for Special Needs Ministry.
• Manages the budget and process check requisitions.
• Manage the registration of Special Needs Ministry events, attendees, and volunteers; database information, including merging duplicate records and updates, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Special Needs Ministry.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS

• Experience required: 2+ years of successful ministry or project management experience, which may include volunteer experience.
• Education preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferred.
• Strong ability to learn and work with various software packages and strong data management abilities.
• Takes initiative, solves problems with little oversight, and resolves conflict in a Christ-like manner.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Has a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 18-20).
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
• Consistent attendance and participation in Grace Church and involvement in the life of the church.