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Assistant Director - Connection and Community

Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church

Assistant Director - Connection and Community

Walnut Creek, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Non-Exempt Position Description

    Overview

    Work with the Pastor of Connection, Community, and Care to cultivate a culture of connection and community at WCPC. This person will oversee weekend hospitality, and other event volunteer teams. They will have a front facing role in connecting with guests, supporting and coaching volunteers, and teaching as needed. And they will maintain the information systems for newcomers, volunteers, and community groups.

    Key Responsibilities

    Connections

    Oversee weekend hospitality, guest services, and other connection events as needed

    Lead Sunday volunteer teams using WCPC Connect, Coach, and Care values

    Serve as a primary point of connection for guests and newcomers

    Oversee, in conjunction with Facilities and Buildings and Grounds, look and feel of newcomer spaces: Lobby, Classrooms, Welcome Center, to provide a welcoming Guest Experience.

    Manage first-time guest follow up

    Help coordinate middle hour classes “Explore WCPC” for new people interested in belonging to our church

    Work with Pastor of CCC to create onramps into WCPC for people not already connected

    Community

    Work with Pastor of CCC to identify and recruit Community Group leaders and/or coaches

    Support launch of new groups

    Connect those interested in joining groups with group leaders

    Work with Pastor of CCC to equip, develop and care for each leader and/or coach

    Lead/Teach Middle Hour classes as appropriate

    Stay current on needs among Community Group leaders and coaches and provide real-time guidance when requested

    Share regular communications with Community Group leaders to keep them informed and help them connect with one another

    Work with leaders of various ministries to ensure information is current in church database, website, and other communications

    Ensure Community Group information is current in church database

    Pray with and for the leaders

    Administration

    Work with Communications Manager to support promotion of ministry

    Support programs administratively as needed (registrations, data gathering and tracking, support for any gatherings (food, etc)

    Other duties as requested

    Expectation of adherence to the WCPC staff values

    Character- Exercises the fruit of the spirit

    Competency - Possesses skill and passion for the work

    Capacity - Has the integrity to work hard without under/over working

    Chemistry - Gets along with and genuinely loves being around the staff team

    Culture - Recognizes that creating and cultivating healthy staff culture is crucial

    Desired Background and Skill Set

    Growing and deepening faith in Jesus Christ

    Maintain a life of integrity that reflects a genuine faith in Christ

    Team player

    Passion to create a warm and welcoming church environment and do whatever it takes to move every person toward their first step of belonging and to experience authentic community.

    Ability to recruit and develop volunteers

    Strong leadership and relational skills

    Ability to lead teams and programs

    Ability to inspire people to action

    Ministry experience with small groups is preferred (volunteer or staff)

    Solid listening, coaching and communicating skills

    Strong organizational and planning skills

    Standard computer skills and ability to work with Google docs and Planning Center

    Undergraduate Degree required

    Attends: Weekly Staff, Directors, and Worship Arts Meetings

    Supervises: no one at this time

    Reports to: Pastor of Connection, Community, and Care

    Hours: Full Time

    Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

    Back up: Pastor of CCC and in some instances Office Coordinator

    Hire Contingencies ☐☒

    ☐Hire contingent on passing a background check

    ☒Hire contingent on passing Livescan fingerprinting

    ☐Hire contingent on passing a credit check

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