Jobs at Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (Now Hiring) — 3 open

General Description:

The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. 

Essential Functions:

• As a member of staff, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and values; purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM’s vision and purpose.
• Maintain a peaceful, ministry-focused atmosphere.
• Set up and maintain a safe, clean, appealing environment.
• Welcome children and parents as they arrive to the Children’s Ministry.
• Oversee support staff, work trainees, and volunteers in the School Age Room.
• Assist children with games, crafts, activities, and homework.
• Prepare play and learning materials.
• Work with the Manager of the Children’s Ministry to further develop and implement activities and Bible lessons/gospel presentations.
• Log incidents as needed.
• Log in Mission Tracker as needed.
• Communicate with the Manager of the Children’s Ministry about needs, successes and struggles.
• Supervise children's play and monitor their physical safety.
• Keep assigned area clean by taking out trash daily, storing snack food appropriately, keep supply cabinets clean and organized, sweep and mop weekly.
• Be support staff to other Associates in the mornings and early afternoons throughout the school year.
• Participate in recommended training programs.
• Work with other Children’s Ministry staff to continually improve in serving families and children.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, timely decisions.
• Share the gospel message openly and clearly.
• Relate well to both children and adults.
• Provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward children.
• Lift 30 pounds.
• Sit on the floor to play with children

Personal Attributes and Values:

• Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him.
• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban setting.
• Possess a love for children and teens.
• Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners
• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions; demonstrates excellent integrity.
• Flexible, cooperative spirit
• Possess and promote a drug, nicotine free lifestyle.

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:

Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Work will predominately require individual to work in a typical childcare environment.

Equipment/Tools Used:

• Computer
• Phone

Education/Experience and/or Certification:

• Prefer a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Must have high school diploma.
• Must have training and/or experience in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.