Position: Assistant Pastor: Director of Community Life FLSA Status: Exempt Hours worked: Full-time (40+ hours) Salary Range: $75-$90k

Position Summary: The Director of Community Life focuses on engaging both external community efforts, as well as helping strengthen our internal community.

External Community

Community Closet:

Oversee the ongoing development and execution of the Community Closet

Facilitate donation opportunities through REH and other churches

Develop relationships with businesses and nonprofits who might be interested in supporting the closet through donations or be present at the closet with resources

Work with volunteers to oversee inventory and closet ministry, such as prayer

Outreaches

Work with staff in the development of community outreaches; oversee some initiatives

Execute outreaches and initiatives, such as Costumes & Candy, Easter Outreach, Toy Drives, Food Drives, Back to School drives, etc.

Partnerships

Facilitate and lead the ongoing ministry at the Bowery, and develop a team to volunteer on our scheduled weeks

Oversee the ongoing development of REH’s involvement in Care Portal

Communicate and work with local neighborhood organizations like Union Settlement to execute occasional collaborative events and quarterly events such as Cash Mobs

Internal Community

Oversee Community Groups (CG) and leaders by resourcing and meeting with CG leaders

Send a weekly CG study guide

Assist Senior Pastor with registration and communications with CG leaders and participants

Plan, organize and oversee 3-4 CG events/ministry year

Assist diaconate to coordinate care as needed, both through community groups and external partnerships

Occasionally lead training or teaching initiatives (classes)

Preach Sunday morning services occasionally

Work with the REH Session, and other leaders, in the development of regular men’s, women’s, and single’s ministries

Assist with writing and development of ongoing resources and content for congregants, such a devotionals, articles, and more

Maintain a highly visible presence in worship services and congregational events

Additional

Assist with “upfront” participation on some Sundays, including leading congregational prayer announcements, and possibly occasional preaching

Additional task from Senior Pastor and session, as needed

Qualifications

Spanish conversant

Must embrace Redeemer’s vision and have a gospel-oriented heart for New York City andespecially East Harlem. Candidates must be aligned with core theological principles of Redeemer and the Presbyterian Church of America, including the Westminster Standards (Confession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechism)

Excellent communication with strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Theology degree, MA or MDiv preferred; must be willing to move toward Ordination in the PCA or be licensed to preach

Some experience working with internal or external community within a church context

Experience in community engagement and pastoral care

Work hours are generally flexible, yet must be available for some evenings and weekend meetings, as well as work on Sundays

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills: the ability to deal with demanding and challenging people and adapt to changes and maintain professionalism during crises or any unexpected situations

Must be a team player

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.