Position: Director of Engagement Band: 7P FLSA Status: Exempt Work Hours: Full-time Salary Range: $85,000- $90,000 / year Department: Pastoral Care/Community Reports to: Sr Dir Mercy & Justice

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

Position Summary The Assistant Pastor/ Director of Engagement serves various pastoral ministries with Redeemer West Side, allowing a new pastor to gain advanced skills in a center-church environment. This person works closely with other pastoral team members on church discipleship and pastoral care efforts and oversees the church's ministries of compassion, mercy, and care inside and outside the church. In addition, the Director provides pastoral advice and training for the Diaconate.

Job Description

Pastoral leadership and development

Staff | Actively participate in staff gatherings

Discipleship and Care | Work with staff on congregant discipleship and pastoral care needs\Faith & Work | Facilitate the Gotham cohort

Teaching |Teach/co-teach discipleship classes

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

PCA | Participate at the Session and Presbytery/GA

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 and mobilize mercy & justice activities

Supervision of diaconal care system

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

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 project software

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.