Position: Director of Neighborhood Engagement

FLSA Status: Exempt Work Hours: Full-time

This position is open to ordained pastors in the Presbyterian Church in America.

Position Summary

The Director of Neighborhood Engagement oversees the church's ministries of compassion, mercy and care inside and outside the church. The Director helps gather, form, and sustain welcoming communities that engage our neighborhood in service. In addition, the Director provides pastoral advice and training for the Diaconate. This person works closely with other pastoral team members on wider church discipleship and pastoral care efforts.

Job Description

Expand RWS neighborhood engagement

Partnerships | Under the direction and supervision of the Sr Director of Mercy and Justice, develop sustainable partnerships with local neighborhood leaders (such as non-profits, churches, and government agencies) to connect congregants to service opportunities

Outreach | Collaboratively plan the ministry year with mercy & justice activities, lead several related missional outreaches, and inspire missional efforts in the congregation

Mobilization | Recruit, train, and support congregants to become long-term volunteers who both engage in the church’s neighborhood initiatives and learn to integrate mercy & justice into their daily lifestyle

Networking | Serve as the point of contact for broad initiatives with Hope for New York and its RWS-designated affiliates

Staff | Manage the neighborhood engagement support staff

Supervision of diaconal care system

Care Team | Collaborate with other pastors, directors, and the Session with pastoral care issues and on discipline cases when appropriate

Diaconate | Guide the Diaconate Committee, including recruiting and training new deeks, financial oversight, and reporting on the diaconate’s effectiveness

Staff | Manage the work of Diaconate Mercy Team support staff

Training | Lead initial and ongoing training sessions and classes

Pastoral leadership and development

Staff | Actively participate in full staff, pastoral care team, and other staff gatherings

Care | Lead a Neighborhood Care Team (NCT), which includes elders/diaconate/staff, in pastoral care efforts and community-building. Work with NCT and the counseling center on congregant pastoral care needs

Discipleship | Maintain ongoing proactive discipleship and pastoral care of members

Teaching |Teach/co-teach at least two discipleship classes every ministry year. Substitute in ongoing classroom teaching as needed

Worship | Lead Sunday worship and preach at worship services on rotation

Other Pastoral | Perform marriages and memorials of congregants upon request. Interview new member candidates and officer candidates. Assist regional churches with preaching periodically upon request and availability

PCA | Attend and participate with WS elders at the Session. Engage the denomination (e.g., presbytery meetings, General Assembly)

Qualifications

Aligned with the core theological principles of Redeemer West Side and the Presbyterian Church in America, including the Westminster Confession. Ordained.

Undergraduate degree and a Master's Degree in ministry, theology, or a related field

Previous ministry leadership and pastoral experience

Strong gather ability to take the initiative to recruit volunteers

Passion for and experience with leading ministries of mercy and justice and neighborhood engagement

Previous experience building systems and setting programming

Wisdom and discernment to advise on pastoral care and diaconate cases

Able to navigate and affirm a city-positive approach to ministry in New York City

Must be a dependable team player and self-starter

Engaging, encouraging, experienced, and wise in individual pastoral responsibilities

Proven ability to navigate interpersonal relationships

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Work hours are generally flexible, yet must be available for some evening and weekend meetings

Proficient in GSuite (Google docs, etc.) and ability to use messaging and pro

Ability to work collaboratively and interface with other ministries and congregations

Agreement with Redeemer West Side staff policies, including the intellectual property policy

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.