Parenting and Volunteer Discipleship Manager
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Parenting and Volunteer Discipleship Manager
DEPARTMENT: Calvary Kids
REPORTS TO: Youth Director
STATUS: Exempt
HOURS:Full Time (45)
LOCATION:Fort Lauderdale
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At Calvary Chapel, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, people to people, and people to outreach. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a staff member, it’s not what we do, it's who we are.
Your passion: You have a passion to equip and empower parents to be the primary disciplers in their homes. You believe parents are one of the greatest spiritual influences in the lives of their children and that the church has an important role in partnering with them. You’ll help create intentional bridges between Calvary Kids, Calvary Youth and the home so parents feel informed, supported, connected and equipped. You’ll develop resources, relationships, environments and opportunities that help parents grow spiritually, lead their families and strengthen discipleship at home.
You are:
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Convinced a relationship with Jesus changes everything in a person’s life
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Committed to keeping your family as your first ministry
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Dedicated in your personal study of God’s Word
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Consistently placing a high priority on worship and your personal prayer life
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An excellent and generous steward of your personal finances
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Obedient to God to take a Sabbath and make space for soul-keeping
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Deeply compassionate towards people who are in need or hurting
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Excited about global missions and local outreach - you want to change the world
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A part of a healthy friendship community and accountability circle
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Willing to give up personal pleasures and freedoms in order to live a life above reproach and that is aligned with our Leadership Covenant
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Committed to Equipping and Empowering staff and volunteers
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Someone who cares about people and seeing them succeed.
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Able to provide vision, purpose, and direction for parents.
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Able to organize and administer the practical implementation of the vision.
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Able to provide collaborative leadership, oversight and support for volunteers and staff for activities in Family Ministry.
You will:
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Lead, Organize, Teach and Execute Parent/Child Dedication classes and Dedication Day.
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Develop and coordinate a clear parenting strategy that equips and empowers parents to be the primary disciplers in their homes
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Partner with Calvary Kids and Calvary Youth to create intentional bridges between church and home, helping parents engage with what their children are learning and experiencing
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Develop practical resources, tools and opportunities that help parents lead spiritually at home, including parenting talks, classes, groups, discussion guides and prayer resources
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Lead and develop the Kids and Youth Parent Team, creating consistent opportunities to hear from parents, gather feedback and identify the needs of families
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Build relationships with parents through regular meetings, weekend presence and intentional connection, helping parents feel known, supported and connected to appropriate ministry resources and next steps
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Connect with Volunteers for care and relationship.
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Connect Parents and Volunteers to Mens, Womens, Couples, Care and Outreach ministries.
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Develop and oversee parent prayer, community and connection opportunities that encourage parents and strengthen relationships among families
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Coordinate key parenting and family initiatives, including Parent Child Dedications,Key milestones, Parent and Child opportunities
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Develop and coordinate parent communication in partnership with Calvary Kids, Youth Ministry and Communications so parents are informed, equipped and know how to engage
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Recruit, equip and empower parent leaders and volunteers to serve, lead, mentor, pray and help strengthen the partnership between parents and Family Ministry
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Connect Families to serve together for local and global opportunities.
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Care for and support families in times of need and crisis.
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Support and strengthen family ministries and initiatives including American Heritage Girls and Trail Life
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Collaborate with CCA parenting groups and Parenting Initiatives
You have:
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Excellent interpersonal skills – especially dealing with children and volunteers
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Excellent communication skills – ability to effectively communicate ideas, vision, purpose, etc.
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Spiritual gifts of leadership, teaching, administration, hospitality, service, helps and discernment.
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A love for the next generation
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Strong Computer skills (Proficiency in Google Suites and Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, MP)
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A servant leader’s heart
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Excellent organizational skills with an appreciation for details.
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The ability to connect well with kids and adults
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The ability to be flexible and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
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The ability to complete projects on time and follow-through efficiently
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The ability to manage people well and has good leadership qualities of overseeing volunteers
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The ability to remain calm and level headed when faced with pressing needs or injury in Family ministry or at an event
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The ability to relate to both parents and children depending on specific situations.
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The gifts of the Holy Spirit are evident and flowing daily. Maintaining a teachable spirit and a flexible profile when needed
What you are required to know:
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We are an EEO employer
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You may have to bend, sit or stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, pull, push and/or move up to 35 lbs
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This is a full-time (45 hours/week) salary exempt position
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You may have to work evenings and/or weekends to assist with special events or emergencies
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This role meets the material duties and responsibilities requirements set forth in IRS guidance to receive a tax free tuition discount at Calvary Christian Academy
It would be incredible if:
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You love what you do and have fun doing it!
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You like Chicken Wings and the Miami Hurricanes
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You like to see people be all that God has called them to be.
Work Schedule:
Staff culture is important to what we do. To love like family, we require all staff to attend all staff meetings, department meetings and serve with a willing heart especially at all major campus events.