Job opening: Washington Street Director of Congregation and Volunteer Engagement
JOB TITLE: Washington Street Director of Congregation and Volunteer Engagement
REPORTS TO: Senior Minister, or Staff Position Designated by Senior Minister
REVISION DATE: February 19, 2024
SUMMARY: The Director of Congregation and Volunteer Engagement shall design, promote and support in-person and digital ministries designed to strengthen church and community relationships. Responsibilities include a focus on building collaborative teams utilizing in-person and digital systems that make it easy for people to engage in the various ministries of Washington Street United Methodist Church (WSUMC). The successful candidate will possess a collaborative spirit focused on working with other staff and volunteer leaders to facilitate community engagement and relationship development.
GOAL: To create a congregational engagement plan with the goal for each member to have multiple contacts monthly designed to:
• Increase and sustain participation in WSUMC’s in-person and digital small group ministries
• Create opportunities for congregational involvement in fellowship and faith building activities
• Re-engage persons who have become inactive in WSUMCs community life
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ministry Development
o Research, design and facilitate an effective small group ministry system
o Recruit and support volunteer leadership to host and facilitate a variety of small group classes and opportunities, in-person and online, for the congregation and community
o Oversee the engagement and incorporation of new members by shepherding them to greater discipleship and church connection to ensure new members find a place of belonging and service in the congregation’s ministry.
• Discipleship Development
o Regularly connect with all Sunday School classes to understand curriculum successes and needs.
o Develop a list of substitute or guest instructors for the cases when Sunday School teachers are unable to speak or when classes are between lesson series.
o Research and communicate effective Sunday School curricula for teachers.
o Create a support group for young adult disciples to meet regularly for fellowship and spiritual growth.
o Identify and facilitate educational and support opportunities to meet family and parental needs.
o Oversee the engagement and incorporation of new members by shepherding them to greater discipleship and church connection to ensure new members find a place of belonging and service in the congregation’s ministry.
• Community Life & Volunteer Engagement
o Attend WSUMC worship services and identify opportunities to engage members to increase retention and commitment to Christ, the church, and the community.
o Be involved in the local community and be well versed at public speaking.
o Participate in all staff meetings and other committee meetings as requested by the Senior Pastor.
o Work with community life team to facilitate fellowship events.
o Create a ministry menu based on spiritual gifts.
o Use various communication tools around the church to communicate community life, opportunities and events of interest to those who walk into the church.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to meet new people and make connections
• Ability to recognize and cultivate potential in others to equip members for ministry
• Ability to work in cooperation with other church groups, their leaders, and volunteers
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple, simultaneous, large-scale volunteer initiatives.
• Self-motivated, energetic learner and team player
• Excellent communication, relational, written, and verbal skills
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask several projects
• A growing knowledge of United Methodism and profession of the Christian faith
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
• Experience in coordinating and/or developing small group ministries
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite and/or Google workspace
• Familiarity with Realm software or willingness to learn the software
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Working conditions are normal for a church environment.
• This position is full-time requiring 40 hours per week.
• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• A benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.
TO APPLY
Email [email protected]