Kids Early Childhood Experience Coordinator

Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine. We are a community of ordinary people from all walks of life courageously trusting God to do the extraordinary. Simply put, we trust God to do what we can’t—heal, transform, renew, forgive, provide and sustain. Through the redemption story of each believer, God is glorified, lives are changed and communities are impacted in a significant way. Come and be part of a new season of growth as Mariners Church responds to God’s call in launching new congregations.

The Mariners Kids Early Childhood Experience Coordinator is responsible for leading and creating biblically based, engaging, and age-appropriate large group experiences for children in the early childhood ministry. This individual will develop thriving volunteer teams consisting of adults, teenagers, and preteens in various roles, including hosts, tech, and worship. The coordinator will also design and implement creative on-stage elements to enhance the weekend services and special events within Mariners Kids.

This position reports to the Early Childhood Director on the Kids team.  A full time position, the schedule generally includes weekend services, meetings at our office in Irvine, and additional time during the week for a total of 40 hours.  This position is non exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Large Group Experience Leadership

• Own and manage large group experiences for Mariners Kids' early childhood environments, including weekend services and ministry-wide events (e.g., VBS, Child Dedication).
• Lead and facilitate rehearsals, training, and execution of creative elements for early childhood large group environments.

Volunteer Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, and equip large group volunteers, including coaches, to excel in their roles.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline for volunteer recruitment, training, and development to ensure high engagement and ministry excellence.

Creative Design & Execution

• Design and implement creative on-stage sets and elements for early childhood environments in collaboration with the elementary experience team.
• Oversee all stage props and design elements to enhance the large group experience.
• Recruit, train, and lead creative volunteers to execute on-stage sets and other creative elements.

Resource & Logistics Management

• Oversee the Early Childhood Prop Room, ensuring organization and inventory of props and creative materials for all environments.

Collaboration 

• Partner with the Early Childhood Director and Elementary Experience Coordinator to ensure a cohesive experience across all Mariners Kids environments.
• Represent Mariners Kids Ministry during church-wide worship opportunities and collaborate on various ministry initiatives and events.

Qualifications

• Authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and a commitment to personal spiritual growth
• 3-5 years of experience in children’s ministry or education, with a preference for experience in recruitment, leadership development, worship, or creative ministry
• Knowledge of varying age levels, teaching, and learning styles in children’s ministry
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach to challenges
• Highly relational, flexible, and able to work well with diverse teams and volunteers
• Highly organized with attention to detail, strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong learner, adaptable to new ideas, and enjoys challenges  

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. 

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment. 
• Attend Mariners Church.

We believe the total combination of your pay, benefits, and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for full-time employment:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• 403b Retirement Saving Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off to serve
• Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
• Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool 
• Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
• Working alongside a community of supportive, like-minded believers