Student Ministry Coordinator

About the role

The Student Ministry Coordinator at Cherry Hills Community Church provides vital operational and ministry support across the Student Ministries department.

Responsibilities

• Aid with weekend and mid-week services by preparing classrooms, managing check-in systems, and serving as a relational presence to students, families, and volunteers.
• Step in to lead student environments as needed, providing safe, welcoming, and spiritually engaging spaces when volunteer gaps arise.
• Cover lesson preparation across Student Ministries, including organizing teaching materials, gathering supplies, and assisting with age-appropriate curriculum implementation.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of Student Ministries logistics, including weekend services, midweek programming, seasonal events, and special programs; help maintain room order, event materials, and supply readiness.
• Create a welcoming and highly engaging experience by supporting lobby and check-in environments, connecting relationally with students and families, coordinating guest follow-up, and maintaining signage and ministry atmosphere.
• Support volunteer recruitment and onboarding efforts by assisting with recruiting initiatives, background checks, training documentation, scheduling, and volunteer records while helping cultivate an engaging and healthy volunteer culture.
• Collaborate with the Student Ministries team to identify relevant teaching topics, support curriculum distribution, and enhance program alignment across ministry environments.
• Collaborate with the Student Ministries team to support volunteer scheduling, Sunday and midweek leadership huddles, volunteer communication, recognition efforts, and ongoing leader development.
• Collaborate with the Student Ministries team to support the planning and execution of ministry events, creative programming elements, retreats, camps, and special activities.
• Maintain accurate attendance, volunteer, and safety compliance records using church systems; proactively prepare reports and updates as requested.
• Track and maintain inventory of ministry supplies and ministry resources; organize storage areas and place reorders to ensure consistent readiness.
• Support follow-up for new and absent students by monitoring church management systems, assisting with established follow-up processes, and maintaining accurate engagement records.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and training events that support team unity, communication, and alignment with CHCC's mission and values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in or completion of a college program related to education, management, or a similar field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a church, educational, or recreational setting is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of child development principles and practices.