Role Overview
The Spanish Ministry Assistant provides administrative and ministry support to help advance the mission of the Spanish-speaking ministry of The Cross Church. This position also supports Kids ministry for Spanish-speaking worship services. This role is essential in creating organized welcoming and effective experiences for families children and volunteers in alignment with The Cross Church mission to Spread Gods Fame by making disciples of all people. This position reports to the Spanish Pastor.
Job Classification
Part-time Non-Exempt.
Schedule
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday approximately 20-24 hours
Ministry Hours
Wednesday & Sunday approximately 4-8 hours
In addition to office hours and Weekend services this position may also include evening responsibilities and ministry events from time to time.
Responsibilities and Expectations
Support the Spanish ministry team in planning developing and executing a dynamic innovative and Christ-centered Spanish ministry.
Support ministry gatherings including worship services growth groups kids and events.
Assist in planning and executing special events and seasonal programs.
Assist communication efforts such as emails announcements registrations translations and digital content.
Help recruit train equip schedule encourage and appreciate Spanish ministry volunteers.
Coordinate logistics such as room setup supplies hospitality and other support services.
Maintain accurate records for attendance volunteers events decisions and next steps.
Serve as a point of contact for Spanish-speaking families helping them connect to the church and resources.
Contact first-time guests and visitors weekly through phone calls texts letters and/or in-home visits.
Ensure a safe organized and welcoming kids ministry experience for Spanish worship services.
Attend a worship service staff meetings ministry team meetings and any other meetings required on a weekly basis.
Foster a cooperative healthy and motivating relationship with staff volunteers and church families.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Experience and Critical Skills
Agreement with The Cross Churchs faith statement and mission to Spread His fame by making disciples of all people.
Committed to biblical Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
Established pattern of Bible study and prayer.
A personal conviction and calling to Spanish-speaking communities.
A passion for the next generation and to see children and families grow in their faith.
Previous experience in a multi-lingual ministry role at a Baptist church or a comparable denomination preferred.
Fluency to preach read and write in English and Spanish.
Highly organized giving attention to details.
Experience with recruiting motivating equipping and scheduling volunteers.
Ability to use appropriate judgment in the areas of discretion sensitivity and confidentiality.
Flexibility to serve where needed.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Relational self-motivated strong work ethic dependable and reliable.
Competency in computer/web-based technology with the capacity to learn new applications quickly.
The Cross Church membership is expected.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or able to obtain and maintain appropriate work authorization for the duration of employment.
Ability to comply with all federal state and local employment eligibility requirements
Willingness to complete any additional documentation required for employment verification.
Ability to pass background checks consistent with organizational policy and legal requirements.
Sufficient good health to discharge duties properly.