The primary roles of the Kids Experience Designer will include:

Create

*Creative Impetus: cast vision, champion the cause, develop department identity
*Sunday Experience: create and design family centered, age appropriate, weekly experiences telling God's story through the lens of Scripture (God's self revelation); Reason (what makes sense); Tradition (church experiences, liturgy and ritual); Experience (how we sense God in everyday life)
*Between Sundays Experience: with a pulse on the needs of downtown kids and families, create & design connection opportunities with the church community
*The Space: create a space that inspires fun, learning and friendship (Note: consideration must be taken that there is potential that the space will become a multi use facility)
*Co-ordinate efforts with the Staff and Lead Team

Measurable Goals: (to be created in conjunction with staff person)

Lead

*Develop an organizational framework around:
-Volunteers: recruit, inspire, equip
-Curriculum: blending original and collected materials that are congruent with the
overall direction and yearly teaching themes of theStory
-Relationships: regular connections with volunteers both one on one and in group settings
*Teach: part of the regular rotation
*Backdrop: all efforts filtered through values: Regeneration, Hospitality, Justice, Stewardship
*Connections: healthy relationships with teachers, kids, parents & downtown community
*Lead Team: active participant

Measurable Goals: (to be created in conjunction with staff person)

Administrate

*Organize: overall department, volunteers, schedules, supplies, space, paperwork
*Yearly Budget: Set and operate within

Measurable Goals: (to be created in conjunction with staff person)

Qualifications

*Passion: kids, God, the local church
*Experience: leading a team, planning and teaching
*Giftings: creativity, strong leadership abilities, pioneering spirit, excellent people skills

Details

Term: 12 months, beginning in August 2008
Remuneration: $5000/yr; bi-weekly pay period
Hours: 6hrs./wk
Mid-year Review: December 2008
Reports Directly To: Lead Pastor

Note:
*Depending on the response and qualifications of the individuals who apply, this position could turn into a two person job, dividing both the responsibilities and remuneration
*This employment opportunity will remain open until position is filled
*Send resume to joe@thestory.ca

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