Childrens Ministry Volunteer Recruiter
RockPointe Church, Flower Mound, TX, United States
Children's Ministry Volunteer Recruiter
Reports to: Children's Minister
Hours: 13 hours per week, nonexempt
The Volunteer Recruiter will identify prospects who possess the gifting and spiritual maturity to serve in Children's Ministry. The Volunteer Recruiter will do so by working with the RPC Kids team to understand specific volunteer needs, build partnerships with individuals and other ministries to access pools of potential volunteers, and define a process for ongoing recruitment. This individual will exhibit strong communication, networking, and influencing skills, and a process-oriented mindset.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Share the mission and vision of RockPointe Church and RPC Kids in a compelling way to all with whom you network; invite people to join the mission of RPC Kids
Recruit and encourage volunteers that share a passion for missions and children
Design a volunteer recruiting strategy that takes place all year long; partnering with ministry leaders and ministry volunteer coordinators to implement and execute
Work with Children's Minister to determine the target number of volunteers needed; reevaluate at the Children's Minister's direction
Know the current needs and volunteer role descriptions of each ministry area
Create a pipeline of volunteer prospects through networking on Sunday mornings and within ministry events; engage and minister to this pipeline as you move them from prospect to volunteer
Work with RPC Kids Administrator to ensure there is a clear and consistent process for new volunteers
Champion an "everyone recruits" mentality by training the ministry staff and team leaders on how to recruit within their areas
Effectively communicate stats of pipeline, conversions, and networking activity at team meetings
Attend all "Dinner with the Pastor" events to network and promote serving in RPC Kids
Attend all "Membership Matters" classes to meet with new members who are interested in serving in RPC Kids
When an individual inquires about serving, be the first touch with that prospect by calling and thanking them for their interest in serving, answering questions, providing direction, explaining next steps, and making the handoff to the ministry leader and ministry volunteer coordinator
Work with other ministries within the church to schedule opportunities to share the mission of RPC Kids and the opportunity to serve
Work with Children's Minister and Creative Team to create a social media recruiting plan that can be implemented by the person who posts for RPC Kids
Work with Connections Director to obtain prospecting lists
Partner with the NextGen staff to organize and implement an annual "Say Yes" volunteer recruiting campaign
Other Duties
Attend weekly Children's Ministry staff meetings
Attend Children's Ministry or RPC staff planning/spiritual retreats or conferences, when able
Attend level 1 events, e.g., CrossTraining, Christmas, Easter, and Promotion, as directed by the Childcare Director & Children's Minister
Help plan the yearly volunteer and team leader connection events with other staff
Help plan and execute level 1 events for Children's Ministry, such as CrossTraining and Easter
Notify Children's Minister of any changes in volunteer positions in the birth-5th grade area
Report any needs and issues that may need the attention of the Children's Minister in a timely manner
Clear understanding of, and commitment to modeling our RPC Staff Values
Handle and safeguard confidential church information
Actively attend Sunday worship services
Attend required staff meetings (1st & 3rd Tuesdays and any team meetings)
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Skills & Attributes
Basic knowledge of, or ability to learn, platforms used by RockPointe Church: Bamboo, TouchPoint, eSpace, Nexonia, Martus, Asana, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
Task-oriented mindset
Show a willingness to learn the workings of the RPC Kids media stations and check-in system
Ability to interact with a wide range of people compassionately and patiently
Ability to juggle multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy
Operate as a self-starter and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
Responsiveness and flexibility regarding time-sensitive changes and/or requests
Remain flexible to meet administrative and other Children's Ministry needs
Character Expectations
Spend time in your personal walk with the Lord daily
Demonstrate an active Christian faith
Remain above reproach in personal and ministry interactions
Humble spirit that thrives in a team setting
Strong sense of organization and structure
Demonstrate compassion and handle matters with sensitivity and grace
Desire to build relationships with ministry volunteers and RPC Kids families
Accountability
The Children's Ministry Volunteer Recruiter will work in a team atmosphere reporting to the Children's Minister
Reports to: Children's Minister
Hours: 13 hours per week, nonexempt
The Volunteer Recruiter will identify prospects who possess the gifting and spiritual maturity to serve in Children's Ministry. The Volunteer Recruiter will do so by working with the RPC Kids team to understand specific volunteer needs, build partnerships with individuals and other ministries to access pools of potential volunteers, and define a process for ongoing recruitment. This individual will exhibit strong communication, networking, and influencing skills, and a process-oriented mindset.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Share the mission and vision of RockPointe Church and RPC Kids in a compelling way to all with whom you network; invite people to join the mission of RPC Kids
Recruit and encourage volunteers that share a passion for missions and children
Design a volunteer recruiting strategy that takes place all year long; partnering with ministry leaders and ministry volunteer coordinators to implement and execute
Work with Children's Minister to determine the target number of volunteers needed; reevaluate at the Children's Minister's direction
Know the current needs and volunteer role descriptions of each ministry area
Create a pipeline of volunteer prospects through networking on Sunday mornings and within ministry events; engage and minister to this pipeline as you move them from prospect to volunteer
Work with RPC Kids Administrator to ensure there is a clear and consistent process for new volunteers
Champion an "everyone recruits" mentality by training the ministry staff and team leaders on how to recruit within their areas
Effectively communicate stats of pipeline, conversions, and networking activity at team meetings
Attend all "Dinner with the Pastor" events to network and promote serving in RPC Kids
Attend all "Membership Matters" classes to meet with new members who are interested in serving in RPC Kids
When an individual inquires about serving, be the first touch with that prospect by calling and thanking them for their interest in serving, answering questions, providing direction, explaining next steps, and making the handoff to the ministry leader and ministry volunteer coordinator
Work with other ministries within the church to schedule opportunities to share the mission of RPC Kids and the opportunity to serve
Work with Children's Minister and Creative Team to create a social media recruiting plan that can be implemented by the person who posts for RPC Kids
Work with Connections Director to obtain prospecting lists
Partner with the NextGen staff to organize and implement an annual "Say Yes" volunteer recruiting campaign
Other Duties
Attend weekly Children's Ministry staff meetings
Attend Children's Ministry or RPC staff planning/spiritual retreats or conferences, when able
Attend level 1 events, e.g., CrossTraining, Christmas, Easter, and Promotion, as directed by the Childcare Director & Children's Minister
Help plan the yearly volunteer and team leader connection events with other staff
Help plan and execute level 1 events for Children's Ministry, such as CrossTraining and Easter
Notify Children's Minister of any changes in volunteer positions in the birth-5th grade area
Report any needs and issues that may need the attention of the Children's Minister in a timely manner
Clear understanding of, and commitment to modeling our RPC Staff Values
Handle and safeguard confidential church information
Actively attend Sunday worship services
Attend required staff meetings (1st & 3rd Tuesdays and any team meetings)
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Skills & Attributes
Basic knowledge of, or ability to learn, platforms used by RockPointe Church: Bamboo, TouchPoint, eSpace, Nexonia, Martus, Asana, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)
Task-oriented mindset
Show a willingness to learn the workings of the RPC Kids media stations and check-in system
Ability to interact with a wide range of people compassionately and patiently
Ability to juggle multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy
Operate as a self-starter and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
Responsiveness and flexibility regarding time-sensitive changes and/or requests
Remain flexible to meet administrative and other Children's Ministry needs
Character Expectations
Spend time in your personal walk with the Lord daily
Demonstrate an active Christian faith
Remain above reproach in personal and ministry interactions
Humble spirit that thrives in a team setting
Strong sense of organization and structure
Demonstrate compassion and handle matters with sensitivity and grace
Desire to build relationships with ministry volunteers and RPC Kids families
Accountability
The Children's Ministry Volunteer Recruiter will work in a team atmosphere reporting to the Children's Minister