Catalyst (School Outreach) Coordinator

Job Description

Initiate the Catalyst program in new schools in Bangalore and those we were already doing. Enlist volunteers, full-time and part time staff to be part of the Catalyst team. Build, train, and equip staff and volunteer teams to run the program in schools in Bangalore. Ensure the staff and volunteers are punctual and regular in taking the class assigned to them in the respective schools. Co-ordinate with/inform the schools early if any volunteer cannot take class on any given day. Ensure the staff and volunteers are sending in their weekly report of the classes taken by them. Update the Catalyst consolidated excel sheet of the report of the classes taken in all schools each week. Ensure that Catalyst team staff and volunteers have the requisite permission (police verification / documents if required by the schools). Organize Catalyst prayer time every week and pray for different needs of the ministry, children, and schools. You will report primarily to the Children s Pastor and secondarily to the Senior Pastor. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A good testimony among your current local church community with a demonstratable strong personal walk with God. A strong, demonstratable emphasis on personal study of God s Word and a strong personal walk with the Holy Spirit. A strong, demonstratable ability to teach and preach God s Word with clarity, and simplicity, to Children. Alignment to APC s Statement of Faith (see apcwo.org website) A Bachelor s degree (any field) is required. A theological degree is preferred. Individuals will be required to attend all of APC s Weekend Schools. Individuals may also be requested to attend courses at APC-Bible College to help provide necessary spiritual equipping. Prior ministry experience with children in a local church or Christian ministry is required. Prior experience in writing curriculum or related material for children is required. Prior experience in working in teams of five or more people, both as a team member and as a team leader, either in a professional or local church environment. Including the above requirements, preference will be given to (A)those who have graduated with a 3-year degree from APC Bible College or (B)those who have actively served/volunteered at APC for a minimum of 3 years and have attended all of APC s Weekend Schools. Have a heart to serve and must be passionate to minister to children. Must have strong organizational, communication, coordination and decision making skills. Must be a strategic thinker, innovator, collaborator, decisive and a strong leader. Willingness to consistently train and upgrade oneself on new modes of ministering to children. Must have the ability to plan 2-3 years in advance and move Catalyst towards long term goals. Computer proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel is required. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES At APC we are continuously growing and expanding hence, you will be required to share in additional responsibilities. Being able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Willingness to work long hours when required. OPPORTUNITIES As opportunities arise, and depending on your skills, you will be able to: Volunteer at APC. Over time, based on your personal development and performance you will have the opportunity of growing internally at APC to take on other ministry roles that are of interest and suited for you. As APC is a local church and Christian ministry, all positions require people who are passionate about Jesus Christ, and who are called, anointed and committed to serving Him and people to see lives touched and transformed into Christ-likeness. Please note, that all staff positions at APC require individuals who have a definite call of God, who are organized, strong leaders, responsible, team players, punctual, committed to excellence, maintaining a strong personal walk with God, leading by example, and sold out to God!