Company Overview
The Foundry Church is a vibrant multi-site congregation dedicated to inspiring faith and community engagement. Since its founding, the church has grown into a dynamic environment where helping others know, follow, and share Jesus is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about nurturing the spiritual growth of the next generation and creating a welcoming space for families and children.
Schedule: Part-time; Monday-Thursday and Sundays with additional event hours as needed
Position Summary
The Kids Ministry Assistant provides hands-on support to the Kids Ministry Director and helps create organized, welcoming, and effective ministry environments for children, families, and volunteers.
This part-time role focuses primarily on Sunday ministry support, weekly preparation, and Kids Ministry events throughout the year. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish and able to communicate effectively with children, families, volunteers, and staff in both languages.
Regular participation is expected on Sundays and at major Kids Ministry events, including Vacation Bible School (VBS), camps, family events, volunteer trainings, and other special programming.
Key Responsibilities
Sunday Ministry Support
- Assist with Sunday morning setup, check-in, classroom preparation, ministry logistics, and cleanup.
- Ensure classrooms and ministry spaces are organized, stocked, and ready before programming begins.
- Welcome and assist children and families, including Spanish-speaking families as needed.
- Support teachers and volunteers with classroom needs, questions, and ministry logistics.
- Help reset and organize ministry spaces after Sunday programming.
Family & Volunteer Support
- Create a welcoming and engaging environment for children, families, and volunteers.
- Assist families with check-in, registration, questions, and general Kids Ministry needs.
- Communicate important information clearly in both English and Spanish.
- Support volunteers as they serve and communicate needs or concerns to the Kids Ministry Director.
Curriculum & Weekly Preparation
- Review weekly Preschool curriculum and assist with preparation as needed.
- Gather and organize supplies, materials, and resources for Sunday programming.
- Maintain and restock classrooms and ministry supply areas.
- Prepare materials and resources for special programming and events.
Events & Special Programming
- Assist with the planning, preparation, setup, execution, and cleanup of Kids Ministry events.
- Participate in major events, including VBS, camps, family events, volunteer trainings, and special programming.
- Support event registration, activities, supplies, volunteer coordination, and family communication.
- Be available for additional hours during VBS and other major ministry events as needed.
- Work alongside the Kids Ministry Director and ministry team to create organized, welcoming, and effective events.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, volunteers, and staff.
- Ability to work well with children of various ages.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and volunteers.
- Willingness and availability to work Sundays and participate in Kids Ministry events throughout the year, including VBS.
- Heart for serving children, families, and the mission of the church.
Spiritual & Cultural Expectations
- Demonstrates a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Supports the mission of Foundry Church: to know, follow, and share Jesus.
- Models professionalism, integrity, humility, and a servant-hearted attitude.
- Actively engages in the life and culture of Foundry Church.
- Employment beyond the first 90 days requires intentional steps toward becoming a member of Foundry Church.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout campus facilities during programming and events.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for setup, supplies, equipment, and events.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during programming and event execution.
What Success Looks Like
- Sunday and weekly Kids Ministry programming is prepared, organized, and runs smoothly.
- Classrooms, check-in areas, curriculum materials, and supplies are ready before children and families arrive.
- Children and families feel welcomed, supported, and cared for in both English and Spanish.
- Volunteers feel informed, equipped, and supported as they serve.
- VBS, camps, family events, volunteer training, and special programming are executed with excellence, organization, and hospitality.
- Communication and follow-through create clarity and consistency across Kids Ministry.
- Ministry spaces are reset, supplies are re-stocked, and needs or concerns are communicated promptly.
- Every Kids Ministry environment helps children and families know, follow, and share Jesus.
Membership at The Foundry is preferred at the time of hire because we fulfill God’s mission more effectively when we are aligned around a common vision. Ongoing part-time employees are required to become members by their first anniversary of employment, and full-time employees are required to maintain membership. Employees are expected to demonstrate biblical character, humility, teamwork, and a shared commitment to spiritual unity and mission (see appendix).
Family Membership Covenant
I Profess: A personal belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and I have submitted to Christian Baptism.
I will play my part in the mission of Foundry by…
Committing to help others come to KNOW Jesus through:
EVANGELISM
I will seek to develop relationships with those who aren’t following Christ, seeking to POUR out God’s blessings in
practical ways. I will seek to invite the unchurched to
attend Foundry. I will warmly welcome those who visit. I will strive to live a lifestyle that
contributes to the good reputation of Christ and his church in the world.
Committing to FOLLOW Jesus through:
WORSHIP
Actively participating in Foundry’s worship service. Living a life that honors God.
COMMUNITY
Protecting the unity of my church. Acting in love toward one another and refusing to
gossip. Following and supporting those in leadership.
STUDY
Participating in a life group, practicing the regular habits of personal prayer and bible
study. Helping others grow in their relationships with Christ.
Committing to SHARE Jesus through:
SERVICE
Developing and using my talents and gifts in ministry in and through Foundry.
Considering the needs of others before my own. Cultivating a servant’s heart—seeking
to serve, rather than be served.
GIVING
Managing my resources in a God-honoring way, giving them sacrificially to the work of
Christ through Foundry, using the biblical standard of the tithe as my guide
***Ongoing Part-time positions will require membership by the first anniversary of employment. Full-time positions require membership at Foundry Church***
Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently a member or attendee of Foundry Church?
- Are you willing to become a member of Foundry Church?
Education:
Experience:
- administrative or ministry: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English and Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
