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MUSIC COORDINATOR

Village Church Mission Campus
6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208
Job Summary: The music coordinator provides administrative and organizational support for the Music Ministry of Village Church.
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Duties and Responsibilities

Office Management:
  • Process phone and email inquiries
  • Work with the Business Office to timely process deposits, expenses, reconcile VISA statements,  prepare checks for independent contractors and review departmental financial reports
  • Keep inventory of supplies, making orders when necessary
  • Manage requests of music staff and affiliated music groups regarding scheduling of various church spaces for practices, rehearsals, concerts and other musical events and work with church scheduling coordinators and facilities department to schedule events and arrange for proper room set-up

Music Library and Robe Room Management:
  • Order, catalogue and file music and other department resources
  • Report music performed to comply with copyright license requirements
  • Facilitate and coordinate work of volunteer librarians
  • Manage distribution and collection of sheet music used by ensembles and directors
  • Maintain up-to-date lists of robe and music folder assignments
  • Prepare Robe Room table for Sunday mornings with sign-in sheets, bulletins and service music 

Rehearsal, Service, Concert and Event Operations:
  • Manage Music Ministry calendar in coordination with event set-ups in cooperation with church schedulers
  • Serve as primary host for major concerts and events, organizing other leadership when needed 
  • Recruit and organize volunteer ushers
  • Compile program information for concerts and recitals and work with communications department to create and publish programs
  • Collaborate with other departments and volunteers as necessary to ensure success of concerts and other musical events
  • Maintain schedule of piano, harpsichord, handbell and organ maintenance

Volunteer Management and Care:
  • Serve as main point of contact for communication with volunteers, with a high level of sensitivity to personal, and sometimes private, matters of care and concern
  • Maintain accurate records of music ensemble and volunteer participation
  • Give special care, welcome and information to people inquiring about participating participating in choirs, ensembles and other groups

Qualifications:
  • Able to support the mission and ministry of Village Presbyterian Church, models the church’s values
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Basic understanding of musical terminology and “the music world”
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (escpecially Excel, Outlook and Word) and able to learn other software
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills 
  • Able to prioritize and meet deadlines, troubleshoot, problem solve and offer innovative solutions

Working conditions and Physical Requirements:
40 hours per week position with frequent evening and weekend responsibilities
This position requires a high level of love, patience and understanding for volunteers and lay people.
Work involves extended time sitting in an office
Bending, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to  william.breytspraak@villagepres.org. 
Interviews will be conducted in July with an anticipated start dad in early to mid-August. 

Associate Director of youth ministries

Village Church Mission Campus
6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208
The associate director of youth ministries works with all youth, 7th-12th grades, assisting the pastor of
youth ministries and as a team member of the Youth Department, seeking to understand and address
the spiritual and social needs of adolescents and their families. Each year youth ministry runs several
weekly programs and trips for mission, service, and spiritual growth; it is an engaging and creative
program looking for people who mirror that enthusiasm for Christ, faith, relational ministry and
service. Village Presbyterian Church has a talented and collaborative staff and a loving and supportive faith community of involved parents with energetic and thoughtful students.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
 
Ministry Goals:
  • Provide spiritual leadership to middle and high school students and their families, equipping students to become followers of Christ.
  • Create a safe haven for all youth (7th-12th grades) to interact with others, provide mutual support, explore their spirituality and develop self-confidence.
  • Initiate time with students one-on-one, in small group settings and/or large group events.
  • Ongoing, vibrant commitment to learning and growing in personal faith life.
 
Specific Ministry Responsibilities:
  • Assist in planning, directing, and executing weekly youth ministries/events, summer mission trips and related activities.
  • Develop and lead student/youth hospitality team.
  • Communicate effectively, consistently and compassionately with families and students. 
  • Support the mission of Village Presbyterian Church in the wider community by taking part in mission/outreach activities and leading youth mission trips outside of Kansas City.
  • Seek out conferences, classes and materials that will serve as professional development/continuing education.
  • Perform other job functions as necessarily and appropriate to enhance the ministry of Village Presbyterian Church.

Staff Responsibilities:
  • Attend weekly church staff meetings.
  • Attend monthly youth ministry committee meetings.
  • Abide by the church’s child/youth protection guidelines and keep appropriate personal boundaries.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Able to support the mission and ministry of Village Presbyterian Church.
  • Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in your life and conversation and serves as an example for others.
  • Personal commitment to continue to learn and grow in own Christian faith and knowledge through continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Professionalism in all aspects of ministry, including the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others, the ability to communicate effectively, and the ability to recognize and maintain confidentialities.
  • Able to co-lead/co-chaperone out-of-town (domestic & international) mission trips with students.
  • Proficiency in computer skills.
 
Personal Attributes:
  • Passionate about working with youth
  • Honesty and trustworthiness
  • Mutual respect
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Sound work ethics
 
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to zach.walker@villagepres.org.
Interviews will be conducted as soon as viable candidates apply.
 
For more information about our youth ministry and programs, visit the youth department
website, villagepresyouth.org.

Director of Media Ministry

Village Church Mission Campus
6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208
The mission of the Media Ministry at Village Presbyterian Church is to maintain connection with the Village family, create a magnetic appeal to visitors and others who are exploring Village, and to provide resources for other congregations. The director of Media Ministry will provide vision and creativity for Media Ministry, lead and supervise the media team, and ensure that resources are secured and maintained to empower Village to produce high quality media. This is a new full-time position.

Areas of Responsibility Include: 
1. In collaboration with the senior pastor (and at times other staff), provide vision for the increased quality as well as expansion of the Media Ministry at Village. 
2. Provide creative leadership for visual presentation in worship—images, videos, etc., for both our traditional and Gathering worship. 
3. Expand the Media Ministry outside of worship to tell stories, communicate theological education and inspire. 
4. Lead and supervise the media team, including both paid and volunteer. 
   a. Administrative responsibilities include 
         i. recruit volunteers when necessary. 
        ii. ensure that training and skill development occur. 
       iii. schedule coverage for the variety of events requiring media services.
   b. Leadership responsibilities include: 
         i. develop processes for review and improvement. 
        ii. goal setting for the media team. 
5. Serve as primary coordinator of interactions among the Media Ministry, Communications and Information Technology departments regarding media services. 
6. Oversee equipment and software required for the Media Ministry, including budgeting for new purchases, updates and maintenance. 
7. Other duties as they develop and are assigned by the senior pastor. 

Skills and Experience: 
• Experience in the various media skills (e.g. video production, audio, computer programs) 
• Value the work as ministry and have a commitment to excellence 
• Communication skills to maintain positive working relationships with clear expectations 
• A humble spirit and a commitment to be a friend among your colleagues in ministry 
• A willingness to work challenging hours, including morning and evening worship services every Sunday and other events on Saturdays and evenings . . . and Village will be where you spend your Christmas Eves!) 

Includes benefits.
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Please send resume and responses to Marsha Hansen at marsha.hansen@villagepres.org)

Director of Mission and Engagement

Village Church Mission Campus
6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208
Job Summary: The director of mission and engagement leads the congregation’s ministries of building relationships with persons inside the church and more broadly with the local and global community. The director provides strategic vision and leadership that helps to inspire and transform persons of all ages to engage in mission and build the body of Jesus Christ. The director is the face of Village Church cultivating relationships with both prospective and new members and community leaders and agencies.

​This is a full-time position at the Village Presbyterian Church Mission Campus in Prairie Village, Kansas.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Grow and lead a ministry of hospitality that intentionally invites all to participate in the life of Village Church and its ministries through new member recruitment and assimilation.• Provide meaningful opportunities for persons to grow in their relationship with one another through a variety of annual and seasonal events and small group ministries.
  • Work with a team of volunteer ushers and emergency responders for Sunday morning worship and other special worship services.
  • Oversee administration of a $1.2 million mission budget including grants to various agencies, organizations and initiatives.
  • Oversee distribution of emergency assistance funds to individuals and agencies serving more than 1,200 clients annually.
  • Direct and evaluate existing mission programs such as Village Community Garden, Hillcrest Transitional Housing apartment sponsorship, blood drives, holiday mission events, Signature Mission.
  • Envision and design new mission initiatives that enable persons to engage in experiences that deepen their faith in Jesus Christ and their participation in the church.
  • Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with other churches, community organizations, agencies, foundations and nonprofits.
  • Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Able to support and demonstrate the mission and ministry of Village Presbyterian Church.
  • Ability to articulate a deep and thoughtful theological understanding of engagement and mission.
  • Demonstrated compassion for others.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Experience as a volunteer or staff person in a Christian church.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse persons and communities.
  • Able to plan effectively, manage time, meet deadlines, address complex issues and follow projects through to completion with minimal directions.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills with successful track record of leading and managing staff, developing effective volunteer leaders and recognizing and developing talent in others.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
  • Possess strong written and verbal skills, including presentations to groups.
  • Possess financial management skills and general knowledge of accounting and budgeting.
  • Ability to adhere to client confidentiality policies and procedures.

Direct Reports:
  • Director of the Village Church Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
  • Director of International Mission
  • Coordinator for Mission and Engagement

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work Sunday mornings and some weekday and weekend evenings.
  • Ability to lift 10 pounds.

How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to Laura Hobbs at laura.hobbs@villagepres.org.

Part-time Positions

Barista

Village Church Mission Campus
6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208
Job Purpose: Baristas serve customers in the Village Cup (Village Church Mission Campus). Baristas exemplify Village Presbyterian Church’s mission of hospitality by making everyone feel welcome, providing knowledgeable, exemplary service, showing brand pride, and serving high quality products to all guests. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Greet all guests entering The Village Cup or passing through the Welcome Center.
  • Promotes the Village Cup, Village Church and The Roasterie in a positive and knowledgeable way.
  • Provides quality drinks and exemplary customer service to all guests; has good product knowledge; keeps Cup well stocked, cleaned and organized.
  • Maintains food prep and handling standards as stated by the Kansas Department of Food and Environment.
  • Works with other Baristas, the Cup coordinator (CC) and Food Service team to ensure quality service and products; participates in monthly team meetings.
  • Completes assigned daily/weekly tasks and duties in allotted time, and to the standard laid out in the Standards book.
  • Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications:
  • Able to support the mission and ministry of Village Presbyterian Church, models church’s values.
  • Must be at least 14 years old.
  • Able to speak, write and understand English.
  • Excels in providing prompt and courteous customer service to all guests.
  • Willing to do light to moderate cleaning, involved in keeping The Village Cup areas clean including café, bar, pantry area.
  • Be able to work with little to no supervision and be self-motivated to complete work needed, in a timely manner, with a positive attitude.
  • Capable of processing all types of payment accurately and drink club cards. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
  • Availability includes morning and/or Sundays.
  • Follows dress code, including wearing apron and name tag. 
  • Exercises proper food safety standards, set by the Kansas Department of Food and Environment.
  • Repeated movements throughout including, but not limited to bending, standing, lifting, reaching, walking.

Please submit your resume to Chef Andrea Bradley at andrea.bradley@villagepres.org 

full-time & part-time positions

Child care Providers & Teachers 

Village Church Child and Family Development Center
​9900 Mission Rd., Overland Park, KS 66206
Job Summary:  Assist in rooms with children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten in our licensed daycare. A variety of shifts are available from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. No weekends or evening hours required. On-the-job training is provided along with all needed continuing education.  

Some of the Responsibilities Include: 
  • Being on time to your shift.
  • Fostering positive connections with our children and their families.
  • Engaging children through reading, group games, art activities, music and outdoor play.
  • Supervising small groups of children.
  • Feeding infants bottles or serving meals to older children.
  • Keeping room clean for the next shift. 

Desired Skills: 
  • Ability to be flexible within your shift.
  • Patience, tolerance, empathy and enthusiasm.
  • Good verbal and written skills to communicate with children, parents and staff. 

Working Conditions and Other Requirements:
  • Lift children up to 40 pounds for diapering or caring for children. 
  • Ability to get up and down off floor. 
  • Proof of vaccination for COVID-19.

Qualifications:
  • Applicants must be 16 years or older.
  • A GED or high school diploma. 

If interested, please contact: 
Peggy Tingle: peggy.tingle@villagepres.org
Julie Jones: julie.jones@villagepres.org, 913-671-2310
Jim Tilden
Senior Director of Business Operations
913-671-2365
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