City Kids Coordinator

City on a Hill began with a small team and a big vision to make a difference in our world for the glory of God. Since our inception in Melbourne in 2007, we have witnessed a special work of God’s grace as he has united hundreds of men and women around the mission of ‘knowing Jesus and making Jesus known’. City on a Hill is now a movement of thirteen churches in six cities.

While our story is characterised by constant change and growth, we have maintained an enduring commitment to Christ and his call on our lives in this generation. We are committed to raising up gospel hearted leaders, to build healthy churches, which will reach and serve cities with the gospel of Jesus.

City on a Hill Geelong was launched in 2012, and since then has planted three new churches in the Greater Geelong region and continues to grow. We are now seeking to employ a City Kids Coordinator at Geelong who will help children to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’.

The City Kids Coordinator is a person who has a love for children and is passionate about seeing them encounter God, in his word and through his people. They love working as part of the wider staff team to see our children have an active and substantial role in the mission of our church to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’.

The position exists so that children in our church and community grow in their intimacy with Jesus, obedience to Jesus and mission for Jesus. The successful applicant will have a heart for families to be equipped to know Jesus and make
Jesus known. They will build a dynamic and missional ministry, lead a team of volunteers and effectively partner with families to disciple their children.

The City Kids Coordinator will report to the Mission and Mercy Minister and receive coaching, training and support from the City on a Hill Movement Next Generation Ministry team. This is a paid, part time position of 2 days per week.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead our children to ‘know Jesus and make Jesus known’ by building a children’s ministry that is engaging, fun and brings the good news of Jesus Christ to the children of City on a Hill Geelong.
2. Oversee the implementation of City Kids curriculum to faithfully and engagingly disciple and grow the children and families of the church body.
3. Raise gospel leaders by recruiting, supporting and training City Kids volunteers to disciple and evangelise children through relevant gospel-centered programs.
4. Foster healthy communication and partnership with parents, encouraging and equipping them as the primary disciplers of their children.
5. Cultivate a culture of safe ministry for all people involved in children’s ministry at City on a Hill Geelong upholding all safeguarding policies and practices in partnership with Movement leadership.
6. Collaborate with other City Kids leaders across the City on a Hill Movement for shared learning and support.
7. Be a valued participant in staff events, prayer meetings and community life at City on a Hill Geelong and the wider City on a Hill Movement.

All City on a Hill staff must hold a current Working With Children’s Check, complete a National Police History Check that returns no disclosed outcomes that would exclude them from the role, and uphold the standards outlined in the City on a Hill Code of Conduct and the Anglican Church of Australia Faithfulness in service code of personal behaviour for church workers.

The City Kids Coordinator will be required to hold (or be eligible to hold) a licence for ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne (clergy or lay minister).

To apply for the role please send your current resume along with an application letter addressing the key skills, gifting and character requirements to hr@cityonahill.com.au. Please also include contact details of at least two referees most familiar with your relevant skills to this role.