POSITION SUMMARY
The Children’s Ministry Coordinator serves as a vital link between families, volunteers, and the mission of First Baptist Atlanta by assisting the Director of Kid’s Ministry. This role is both relational and administrative—supporting Sunday and Wednesday programming for kids while providing crucial weekday support for ministry planning, communication, and logistics. The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature, highly organized individual with a heart for children, a servant’s attitude, and strong administrative instincts. This is a great fit for someone who thrives in both front-line ministry and behind-the-scenes operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Must align with the beliefs, values, and mission of First Baptist Atlanta
- Regular involvement in a local Southern Baptist church (or closely aligned evangelical church)
- Previous experience in children’s ministry and/or administrative support roles preferred
- Ability to lead teams and volunteers
- Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Ministry Platform preferred, yet not required. Training will be provided.
- Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with grace
- Commitment to confidentiality, safety, and stewardship of ministry resources
- Willingness to abide by FBA’s social media policy and moral guidelines. Including a commitment to abstain from alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drug use.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Sundays & Wednesday Nights (Relational Ministry & Christlike Hospitality)
- Serve as a consistent, welcoming presence to children and families
- Lead the First Impressions team to ensure a warm and organized check-in process
- Provide on-site support for FBA Kids, Sunday School, Wednesday programming, and Kids Theater experience
- Set up and clean up ministry areas including classrooms, front lobby, hospitality and activity rooms
- Assist in the recruitment, training, and encouragement of volunteers to serve effectively
- Communicate volunteer schedules, distribute curriculum, and send weekly reminders
- Support child engagement, class transitions, and Christ-centered interactions
- File incident reports and follow up with families as needed
- Embodies the values of the Red Carpet Standard
Monday – Thursday (Administrative & Operational Support)
Administrative Duties
- Offer overall support to the Director of FBA Kids
- Coordinate volunteer onboarding, background checks, and database tracking
- Maintain accurate attendance records, roll sheets, and ministry data
- Draft and send communications including cards, emails, phone calls, and newsletters
- Organize and maintain curriculum materials and volunteer resources
- Track and manage financials: receipts, check requests, and purchase orders
- Purchase and organize ministry supplies
- The ability to learn online work orders, graphic orders, calendaring system while utilizing Ministry Platform.
Event & Logistics Support
- Manage the event planning process from start to finish (e.g., VBS, Fall Festival)
- Coordinate room reservations, facility setup, and tech/facility requests
- Communicate with support ministries through Helpdesk, phone, or email
- Maintain weekly supply organization across classrooms and common areas
- Assist with classroom prep and support for weekday ministry events
- Collaborate with Communications on internal promotions and social media
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Perform other duties as workload necessitates or as assigned
2. Work hours include a Sunday – Thursday work schedule. Hours can be flexible when Friday and Saturday events are being initiated
First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, is a vibrant family of believers in Jesus
Christ. We are the spiritual home to thousands of people in metro Atlanta and the
source of spiritual encouragement to millions of others around the world.
Founded in 1848 in the heart of downtown Atlanta, our church has been a light
for Christ through the darkest times in our city’s history and through the most
challenging times our nation has faced.
For 175 years, God has sustained our church as each generation, from our
founding to the present, has acknowledged our dependence upon God and has
sought to honor the truth of His Word, the Bible.
Among our membership are people from 98 countries of origin, making us one of
the most ethnically diverse congregations in America.
We like to think that our congregation resembles the picture of heaven described
in Revelation 5:9, where God’s throne is surrounded by those whom Christ had
redeemed “out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.”
