Needed: “Messy Church” Assistant

Messy Church at St Leonard’s is held on the 4th Sunday of the month from February to November from 5pm – 7pm.

Messy Church is provided by St Leonard’s Uniting Church for children and families who may not find the traditional Sunday morning service appealing. It includes hands on creative experiences, a short time of worship and a meal.

Role

The primary purpose of the Messy Church Assistant at St Leonard’s Uniting Church is to assist the Minister and the volunteer support team to arrange and deliver a safe and vibrant Messy Church.

You can find more information about our programs for Children and Families on our site.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Minister and team to grow a safe and vibrant Messy Church at St Leonard’s Uniting Church by:

• Assisting with coordination of volunteers and developing an engaging children’s program.
• Supporting the Minister to expand the program and be willing to share in Messy Church activities withchildren and others present.
• Engage with new families and children to attract more children to Messy Church and make connectionsto the church community as appropriate.

Key Skills/Core Competencies

• Ability to coordinate activities and to engage with volunteers, families and children of all ages.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills, with people across generations and diversebackgrounds.

Desired experience

• Experience in working with children in activity programs.
• Experience in working with volunteers and developing strong, and supportive relationships.

Personal Attributes and qualities

• A heart for, and understanding of, working with children and growing children’s activity programs.
• A willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and /or experience in children’s activity programs.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Remuneration

$200 per month/session

Applications

Please contact Rev Kim Cain. detailing your background and relevant experience directly at contactstleonards@gmail.com

You can find more information about the Messy Church initiative at messychurchaustralia.com.au

Applications will be processed as received.

Like to know more?

For further information on this exciting position and full position description contact Rev Kim Cain

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