Student Ministry Ministry Assistant FullTime

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

The purpose of this full-time ministry assistant is to help ensure success in the Student Ministry for Sunday ministry, Wednesday night ministry, annual events, leader training, holidays and special programming.

Works in coordination with the overall goals and objectives of First Naples.

Assist the Student Pastors & Directors to work toward excellence in all areas of the ministry.

Basic personal responsibilities:

• Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, and meditation.
• Lead yourself and your home towards Honesty, Honor, Humility, Hunger, the Holy Spirit, and Health (Emotional, Spiritual, Financially, and Physically).
• Maintain proper priorities in your home including your spouse and children (if married and/or with children).
• Faithfully support the ministries of First Naples by maintaining wise stewardship measures over the resources entrusted to you.
• Maintain active participation in an adult-group.
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner to glorify Christ and further the mission and ministry purposes of First Naples (Colossians 3:23-24).

• Ensure all preparation for Sunday morning group activities is completed and ready by Thursday afternoon each week.
• Maintain inventory of Student Ministry supplies and submit timely order requests.
• Submit facility work orders and ministry calendar requests as needed.
• Coordinate logistics and support for Student Ministry events.
• Procure and manage office and ministry supplies in alignment with program needs.
• Track and submit ministry expenses, ensuring receipts are entered accurately into the church finance system by month-end; assist with managing the Student Ministry budget.
• Coordinate the logistics of baptism conversations, including scheduling interviews with families and ministry leaders.
• Accurately update student's baptism records in Rock.
• Monitor the Rock Connections Dashboard weekly to follow up with new families and send birthday or "We Miss You" cards.
• Provide support for volunteer scheduling and coordination.
• Manage small group rosters and assignments for special events such as Student Camp, Student Weekend, and other student ministry events.
• Develop and distribute communications to parents regarding special Student Ministry programs and opportunities.
• Maintain and update the Student Ministry calendar, including ministry-specific and church-wide events impacting the department.
• Oversee administrative tasks related to curriculum, including uploading content to SharePoint and Planning Center Online.
• Prepare administrative materials for volunteer training, including food orders, training packets, and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Pastors.

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To be successful in this role, the individual must demonstrate strong organizational skills, the ability to lead and support volunteers, and a commitment to creative and effective ministry execution. The candidate should be proactive in planning and completing tasks ahead of deadlines to ensure all areas of responsibility run smoothly.

Experience and/or training in Student ministry or a related field is preferred. A background in volunteer coordination, event planning, or educational environments is beneficial.

The individual must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse group of people, including Students, parents, volunteers, church members, and staff members. Strong verbal and written communication is required, including the ability to communicate clearly and graciously in person, over the phone, and through email. The role also requires the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, as well as to read, interpret, and apply church policies, curriculum instructions, and procedural documents with accuracy and discernment.

Tact, diplomacy, and ministry-minded attitudes are essential.

The individual must be proficient in the use of standard computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Familiarity with or the ability to learn ministry-related platforms such as Rock, SharePoint, Planning Center Online, and Adobe is essential. The individual should possess basic math and budgeting skills, including the ability to monitor expenses, process receipts, and interpret financial data for ministry-related purchases and budget tracking.

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and implement creative solutions for ministry needs. The individual must be able to anticipate upcoming requirements, think proactively, and make…