Careers
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Open Positions
Job Description
Ministry Team: Congregational Care
Reports To: Associate Pastor for Congregational Care
FLSA: PT/non-exempt
Position Summary: The Eastminster Grief Care Coordinator provides compassionate support, guidance and resources to individuals and families experiencing grief due to death, illness, divorce, trauma or other major life losses. This role supports the caring ministry environment where people can find spiritual encouragement, emotional support and practical care within the church community.
Position Mission Statement: The Grief Care Coordinator reflects Eastminster’s value of sharing the compassion of Christ by walking alongside individuals and families through seasons of loss. The position exists to offer hope, comfort, prayer and practical support.
Key Responsibilities
Grief Support Ministry
● Supports the Pastoral Care ministry in overseeing Eastminster’s grief care ministry.
● Supports the Pastors in providing compassionate listening and emotional support to grieving individuals and families.
● Conduct follow-up care through phone calls, cards, visits, emails or meetings.
● Maintain confidentiality and appropriate ministry boundaries.
● Help individuals connect with pastoral staff, counselors or community resources when needed.
Group Leadership and Programs
● Organize and help facilitate grief support groups, workshops or classes that can benefit members and community members.
● Coordinate programs such as grief support groups and loss of spouse support. At the direction of the Associate Pastor of Congregational Care, help support events like holiday grief events, memorial services and Longest Night services.
● Recruit, train and support grief ministry volunteers.
Congregational Care
● Work with pastors and staff to identify members needing grief support such as books, devotionals, prayer materials and referrals as appropriate.
Communication and Administration
● Maintain grief care ministry records and follow-up schedules.
● Work with pastors and administrative staff to coordinate grief care ministry calendars, meetings and events.
● Communicate grief care ministry opportunities to the congregation.
● Work with Pastors to develop and distribute grief materials and resources.
Qualifications:
● Strong Christian faith and alignment with Eastminster’s beliefs and mission.
● Compassionate, empathetic and emotionally mature.
● Excellent listening, interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
● Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations wisely.
● Experience in caregiving, counseling, ministry, nursing, social work or related fields preferred.
● Ability to lead small groups and work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.
● Training in grief support and / or willingness to receive training preferred.
Preferred Skills
● Empathy and emotional support
● Volunteer Coordinator
● Knowledge of referral resources
● Event planning and organization
● Public speaking and teaching
● Prayer ministry and spiritual encouragement
Physical and Mental Requirements
● Physical requirements include but may not be limited to:
o Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, speaking and hearing.
o Occasional lifting or moving 20 to 40 pounds.
o Frequent use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms.
o Frequent need to have vision abilities that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
● Mental requirements include but may not be limited to:
o Intermediate math functions, intermediate reading, advanced reasoning, advanced speaking ability, and advanced writing ability.
o Advanced ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
o Advanced ability to deal with problems in a variety of situations as well as ability to know when to seek higher authority or counsel.
Working Relationships
● Collaborates closely with pastors, Congregational Care Committee, Church staff, Church Members and outside vendors, etc.
Work Environment and Time Commitments
● This is a part-time position.
● The nature of this work calls for a flexible work schedule with some evening and weekend responsibilities.
● The employee is occasionally required to be mobile throughout the building and may be required to attend off-site functions.
● The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Position Summary
The assistant teacher supports the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing learning environment for preschool-aged children. This position assists with daily classroom activities, promotes children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development, and helps foster positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate educational and developmental activities.
- Supervise children during classroom instruction, playtime, meals, rest periods, and outdoor activities.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
- Assist with classroom preparation, including setting up learning materials and activities.
- Ensure compliance with all day school policies, health and safety regulations, and DSS licensing requirements.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with parents, guardians, and fellow staff members.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, or church setting preferred.
- Knowledge of child development principles and age-appropriate practices.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to supporting the mission and values of the church and preschool.
- Ability to pass required background checks and meet DSS licensing requirements.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
Work Schedule
This position is available as either:
- Part-time: Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 5:30pm
- Full-time: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Eastminster Day School, a ministry of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, is seeking substitute teachers. This individual will be responsible for providing appropriate physical, emotional, spiritual, and developmental opportunities for each child, in collaboration with lead teacher. This individual will work with young children anywhere from age 6-weeks to 10-years-old. The hours are flexible, and starting pay is $13/hour. To apply, submit your resume to Day School Director, Katie Herndon, by clicking the apply button below.
Eastminster Drop-In Nursery is seeking individuals to care for young children anywhere from age 12-weeks to 4-years-old. The hours are Tuesday-Thursday from 8:45am-12pm. To apply, submit your resume to Eastminster Children’s Minister, Croskeys Royall, by clicking the apply button below. This is a paid position (hourly).