Position Description

General Overview

Cornerstone Christian Community Church is a non-profit, Christian organization. The Church operates a community centre-style facility that is open 7 days per week and serves the community whether through church on Sundays or other events and programs throughout the week. 

Reporting to the Children’s Ministry Director (CMD), the Associate Children’s Ministry Director (ACMD) helps, plan, deliver, and evaluate StarKids programs (15 months to Grade 5).  Along with the CMD, you will build and shepherd volunteer teams, partner with parents, and create engaging, safe environments that point children to Jesus.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sunday & Mid-week ministry

• Co-plan and execute Starkids Sundays; step into classroom roles (including teaching) when needed. 
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with volunteers and parents, fostering positive relationships while engaging meaningfully with children.
• Support delivery of mid-week programming (e.g. LEAP) and special events as needed. 
• Ensure environments are welcoming, age-appropriate, safe, and aligned with Cornerstone’s mission and vision for children and families.

Volunteer recruiting, onboarding & leadership development

• Help to continue building and refining a leadership pipeline with clear role profiles (Director, ACMD, Coaches/Team Leads, Leaders, Participants).
• Work with the CMD to recruit, screen, and onboard new volunteers, schedule teams, provide ongoing training and encouragement. 
• Model healthy team culture and give regular, growth-oriented feedback.

Administration & Compliance

• Manage schedules, room bookings, curriculum materials, and supplies
• Maintain accurate records (attendance, incidents, medical/allergy notes) and uphold health, safety, and security protocols.
• Assist in refining and maintenance of the Children’s Ministry Handbook, ensuring policies, volunteer procedures, and role descriptions are clear, current, and aligned with Cornerstone’s wider staff handbook.

Other

• Parent & volunteer communication - Communicate clearly with parents, volunteers, and staff including emails, announcements, parent newsletter, web updates, etc. 
• Camp and seasonal initiatives - collaborate with the Camp Director to align supplies, materials, and programming logistics, ensuring resource efficiency, consistency, and good stewardship across ministries. 
• Occasional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Children’s Ministry Director or the Executive Team

QUALIFICATIONS

Spiritual and relational

• A deep personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to Christian ministry.
• Warm, welcoming presence with children and adults; high emotional intelligence.
• Alignment with Cornerstone's mission, values, and Statement of Faith

Character and culture fit

• Team-oriented - values collaboration, supports others generously, and communicates with clarity and respect.
• Learning mindset - open to feedback, seeks growth, and pursues continuous improvement personally and organizationally.
• Trustworthy and dependable - follows through on commitments, exercises sound judgment, and maintains confidentiality.
• Effective communicator- conveys ideas clearly and listens actively across teams, volunteers, and families.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in a related field (children/family, education, ministry) preferred.
• Experience working with children in a ministry or educational setting, preferably within a church context
• Experience coordinating teams or leading volunteers is an asset.

Skills

• Problem solving mindset - calm under pressure, proactive follow-through
• Ability to work independently
• Tech-capable - Google workspace (Docs, sheets, slides); willing to learn church tools (CCB, Asana, etc.).
• Knowledge of child safety and security protocols; discretion with confidential information 

Other Details

• Part-time, one-year contract (20 hours per week)
• While this position is initially offered as a one-year contract, there may be an opportunity for continued employment beyond the contract term based on ministry needs, organizational structure, and mutual fit.
• Ability to work Sundays and some evenings/weekdays
• Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Must have or be willing to obtain CPR-C/First Aid certification
• Target start date: ASAP
• Salary:  $24,500 - $25,500 yearly (part-time position)

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Cornerstone does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to https://careers.risepeople.com/cornerstone-christian-community-church/en...

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process (AODA).