Ablaze Events Coordinator

The ablaze events coordinator is responsible for or the overall coordination, development and direction of the youth ministries activities, events, and ministry meetings.

Ministry Area/Department

Ablaze Youth Ministry

Position

Ablaze Events Coordinator

Accountable To

Youth Pastors

Ministry Target

Youth, Teens, and Ablaze Staff

Position Is

Volunteer

Position May Be Filled By

Church Member

Minimum Maturity Level

Maturing Christian

Spiritual Gifts

Leadership, Administration, Helps

Talents or Abilities Desired

Great verbal and written communication skills, Knows how to and enjoys connecting with people and organizations, Understands how to plan an event/ willing to learn, Continuous learner

Best Personality Traits

Dependable – Professional – Friendly – Organized – Creative – Team Oriented

Passion For

Creating fun and safe environments for Christ-centered activities and events

Length of Service Commitment

One year minimum

Anticipated Time Commitments:

1.     Doing ministry/preparing for ministry:

2.     Participating in meetings/training:

Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Schedule facility usage and track expected student participation.
2. Take an active leadership role in the formation, development, and participation of Ablaze Staff and those required staff attendance to specific activities.
3. Complete all required event planning forms and submit to Youth Pastors for approval.
4. Supervise and instruct events team on necessary tasks for specific projects.
5. Inform Operations and Facilities Maintenance of all necessary setups for specific events and activities.
6. Ability to learn and balance a variety of assignments.
7. Must be collaborative and an effective team member and team builder.
8. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive issues. Initially receives general information about concerns, and then directs information to the Youth Pastors and/or appropriate staff.
9. Maintains a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
10. Demonstrates strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment. Providing proactive, resourceful, and efficient responses. Assesses the urgency and importance of situations and acts accordingly.
11. Demonstrates strong decision-making ability, and attention to detail.

Other Responsibilities Include:

1. Have an ability to serve during times the Ablaze Children and Youth Ministry is open.  It Is the goal of the ministry, that everyone who serves, attends at least one of the worship services on Sundays.
2. The Events Coordinator should inform the Youth Pastors and/or Executive Assistant when they are scheduled out or if an emergency arises and they cannot be in attendance.
3. Events Coordinator is required to attend all Staff Meetings and Scheduled Youth Events unless advanced notice has been given.  (Emergencies and Special Circumstance are exempt)
4. Maintaining communication within the Youth Ministry via text, email, GroupMe, etc.