Assistant Connections Director

Crossroads; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, OH, seeks an Assistant Multisite Connections Director to partner with the Connections Site Director. The role focuses on growing volunteer teams, creating welcoming guest experiences, and guiding guests from first visit to deeper engagement within a multi-site church family.

The candidate will recruit and train volunteers, oversee weekend environments, and sustain high-capacity leadership networks across sites while aligning with Crossroads’ mission and core

Qualifications

• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and multiply high-capacity leaders and volunteer teams.
• Strong connector: naturally builds authentic relationships and networks.
• Excellent communicator (oral and written).
• Strong organizational skills and proactively solves problems.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading large teams and events preferred.
• Performs effectively under pressure and strict time constraints.
• Takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and build a strong volunteer community to ensure every guest feels seen, welcomed, and invited into Crossroads.
• Support execution as well as planning and preparation.
• Assist the Connections Site Director with broader all-site projects and initiatives.
• Help people get connected and mobilize toward engaging in the seven proven practices.
• Oversee teams that create welcoming environments and first impressions.
• Recruit volunteers by maintaining a list of open roles and inviting people to serve.
• Develop volunteer leaders through simple, consistent training moments.
• Maintain volunteer rosters and data to inform recruiting, care, and celebration.
• Engage in weekend environments, coaching volunteers and reinforcing vision and values.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Recruitment

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Assistant Connections DirectorApplylocations: Cincinnati, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 12 Days Agojob requisition id: R-100212**About Crossroads**Crossroads Church is a growing multi-site, interdenominational church. Our sites are currently located in Ohio and Kentucky, with plans to expand to additional cities. We also have an online presence that serves thousands of people who aren’t located near one of our physical sites. We believe the story of Jesus' redemption is the greatest story ever told, and that's why we embrace creativity, adventure, authenticity, and tenacity to share this story with the world. Our desire is to model our staff and church community after the church in Revelation, where people of all nations, tribes, and tongues are worshiping and working together. We’re not there yet, but it’s what we’re working toward with every hire and every person who walks through our doors.****Job Summary****The Assistant Multisite Connections Director is responsible for coming alongside the Connections Site Director in leading volunteers, building the teams, and implementing the systems that make Crossroads at their site the easiest place to belong. This role creates warm and welcoming environments, ensures excellent first impressions, and builds bridges from weekend experiences into deeper community and personal life change. The Assistant Multisite Connections Director aids in developing high-capacity volunteer leaders, drives excellent guest and volunteer experiences, and champions pathways that help people move from first visit to fully engaged Christ-followers. ****Principal Duties and Responsibilities***** Sustain and build a strong volunteer community to ensure every guest feels seen, welcomed, and invited into Crossroads.* Support execution as well as planning and preparation.* Support the Connections Site Director as needed with broader all-site projects and initiatives.* Help people get connected: follow up and mobilize toward engaging in one or more of the seven proven practices.* Help to oversee teams that create excellent first impressions and relational environments.* Recruit new volunteers by maintaining a current list of open roles and potential leaders and personally inviting people to serve.* Develop volunteer leaders through simple, consistent training moments, equipping them to lead and train others.* Maintain volunteer rosters and data, regularly reviewing activity and trends to inform recruiting, care, and celebration.* Stay actively engaged in weekend environments, serving alongside volunteers, coaching in real time, and reinforcing vision and values.* Prepare spiritually and practically for each weekend, leading with clarity, intentionality, and prayer.****Education Requirements***** High School Diploma or GED****Experience/Skills Requirements***** Proven ability to recruit, develop, and multiply high-capacity leaders and volunteer teams.* Strong connector: naturally builds authentic relationships and networks.* Excellent communicator (oral and written)* Strong organizational skills and proactively solves problems.* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Experience leading large teams and events preferred.* Performs effectively under pressure and strict time constraints.* Takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to a changing and fluid environment.****Physical Requirements***** Must be able to lift 25–50 lbs and walk up to 5 miles as duties require.* Able to walk and stand for long periods of time.****Scheduling/Travel Requirements***** Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Sundays, weekdays, evenings, and high-impact events.**Crossroads Staff Qualities**Qualities all staff teammates should exhibit:* Mission Oriented: Committed to the Crossroads mission and expectations in the staff “I Promise” document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines, tithing, and pursuing personal purity.* Availability: Expected to work outside of “normal” schedule for All Hands on Deck high-impact events (Holy Week/Easter, Super Bowl, Christmas, others as needed), participate in all-staff meetings, day of solitude, offsites, etc.* Authenticity: Communicates clearly, directly, and honestly, even under stress, and does so with a sustained positive attitude and demeanor.* Personal Leadership: Envisions, energizes, and enables others to operate at full potential.* Collaborative Self-starter: Thrives as an individual contributor and works well on a team.* Proactive Problem Solver: Takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to changing and fluid environments, and proactively solves problems.* Humility: Puts others above self and takes ownership of mistakes.* Learner: Desires growth and learning from others.* Flexibility: Able to quickly shift between projects as organizational direction and needs change, able to successfully balance competing priorities.Crossroads Church is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.### Our MissionTo connect seekers to a community of growing Christ followers who are changing the world. Get to Know Us.### All applicants must:* Read and agree to the \"I Promise\" document before further consideration.* Read what it's like to be on staff and what's expected of staff before further consideration here.