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ABOUT WOODDALE CHURCH

Wooddale Church is a multigenerational, Bible-teaching church in Minnesota with campuses in Eden Prairie, Edina, and the University of Minnesota. With a mission to honor God by making more disciples for Jesus Christ, Wooddale has a rich history and a future of sharing the gospel locally and globally by planting churches, supporting global partners, and serving its local community.

OVERVIEW

The Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant provides part-time administrative support for Children’s Ministry at the Eden Prairie campus. Working within established ministry systems and processes, this role handles essential recurring administrative tasks including registrations, Planning Center scheduling, rosters, records, and room reservations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer Children’s Ministry registrations and enrollment, including routine updates and family registration questions.
• Maintain Planning Center volunteer schedules, assignments, and rosters.
• Maintain ministry databases, attendance records, forms, reports, and other administrative records.
• Coordinate room reservations and routine facility requests.
• Prepare and organize administrative materials for weekly programs and special events.
• Provide routine administrative support to Children’s Ministry staff and volunteers.
• Assist with administrative projects as time and responsibilities allow.
• Participate in appropriate staff and Children’s Ministry team meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently within established systems and processes.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions within a limited weekly schedule.
• Clear, professional, and hospitable communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; experience with Planning Center or similar ministry software preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Subscribe to and affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of Wooddale Church.
• Become or remain a member in good standing of Wooddale Church.
• Be a regular participant in public worship at Wooddale Church.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Children’s Ministry Director.

Works closely with the Children’s Ministry Operations Coordinator, designated Children’s Ministry staff, and volunteers at the Eden Prairie campus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job primarily operates in an office setting and will include using standard office equipment. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. This job also requires the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Wooddale Church offers part-time employees Paid Time Off that accrues per hours worked and increases with years of service.

Projected hourly rate is $19.25–$23.00 depending upon experience and qualifications.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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