Specific Duties

• Advocate for the first third population (including children and youth) in the planning and visioning of Knox
• Ensure Kidspace is a warm and welcoming space for all children and volunteers
• Develop (in consultation with ministry team and Kidspace volunteers) an annual calendar for Kidspace Sunday mornings and other First Third events
• Develop, train, utilize and support volunteers in the Kidspace program
• Maintain and organize Kidspace storage space
• Order curriculum and supplies as needed (in consultation with ministry team)
• Organize special events at least quarterly for children and parents, and First Third groups
• Organize leader training/retreats at least once per year
• Maintain children and parent information contained on registration forms and updated in Planning Centre.
• Prepare a weekly paragraph to parents on upcoming events and highlights from lessons and times together for the Knox weekly email
• Develop registration forms and procedures
• Identify and develop a plan for Knox to follow the UCC “Plan to Protect” program
• Make connections with the Regional First Third Ministry Team (Chinook Winds Region) to stay up to date on regional events, activities and workshops.
• Ensure current police checks of Kidspace staff and volunteers are completed with M&P
• Communicate on a regular basis with the minister (Rev. Sheena Trotter-Dennis)
• Communicate regularly with Kidspace volunteers and First Third participants
• Develop relationships with other teams at Knox; make connections for First Third to be involved in outreach, congregational care and worship
• Other duties as assigned