About us

Riverwood Church Community is a multi-site church operating in Winnipeg's Elmwood neighbourhood. With 6 unique worship communities, Riverwood is home to approximately 1300 people each weekend. We exist to help people journey along the path to being fully devoted followers of Jesus.

We have been privileged to be a part of the Elmwood community since 1999. Through our local support programming, our community partnerships, and resource supports, we work towards the vision to see our neighbourhood and everyone within it thrive.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Children’s Ministry Director will support the Children’s Ministry Director in providing leadership to all Children’s Ministry initiatives under the umbrella of Riverwood Kids. This individual will provide administrative support, and assist with the logistics of the ministry including managing curriculum where applicable, preparing resources for classrooms, and overseeing supplies. They will also take the lead in overseeing the weekend operations for Riverwood Kids at the Factory Worship Community.

TIME REQUIREMENTS:

General office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday to Friday. Must also be available for weekend worship services. Alternative working hours (evenings) may be required periodically. A flexible weekly schedule can be requested and developed in agreement with the immediate supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist the Children’s Ministry Director (CMD) with the development, sourcing and/or adaption of age-appropriate Biblical curriculum for Riverwood Kids that is consistent with Riverwood’s statement of faith.
- Assist the CMD to develop inspiring, innovative, engaging,



and age-appropriate RW Kids weekend worship experiences across all Worship Communities.
- Assist the CMD with recruitment and training of volunteers across all Worship Communities.
- Ensure the implementation of and adherence to Riverwood’s Child Protection Policies.
- Assist the CMD to execute interior design and decoration of all RW Kids worship environments.
- Assist the CMD with the creative development, planning and execution of special events, projects, and other initiatives.
- Manage and maintain administrative systems and record keeping.

FACTORY WORSHIP COMMUNITY
- Manage and oversee all aspects of RW Kids programming at the Factory.
- Schedule and coordinate volunteers at the Factory RW Kids weekend worship experience.
- Maintain regular communication with Factory volunteers and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum 2 years teaching or child-care experience (or equivalent in a related field).
- Ability to relate well to both children and their parents.
- Creative and energetic.
- Detail oriented.
- Developed administrative and organizational skills; ability to multitask.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Technical aptitude and ability to learn new software and systems in Mac environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Are you willing to under go a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check?
- Briefly explain why you believe that Children's Ministry is an important part of the Church.

Experience:
- children's ministry: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Children's Ministry Director (Winnipeg)
🏢 Riverwood Church Community
📍 Winnipeg