Central Outreach Director

Elevation Church; Matthews (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403b with match

Dental & Vision benefits

Paid time off

Counseling sessions

Life Insurance

Job summary

Elevation Church in Matthews, NC seeks a ministry leader to develop volunteer structures and leaders across Outreach campuses. You will recruit, coach, and care for volunteers, building a sustainable leadership pipeline that multiplies impact.

Collaborating with Campus Pastors, you will shape Outreach priorities, cultivate partnerships, and establish Crisis Care networks to serve communities with excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Active participation in a church life and culture.
• Strong networking and relational abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Great time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Leaders & Volunteer Structures: Identify, recruit, develop, and care for volunteer leaders; create a leadership pipeline for Outreach ministry across campuses.
• Build Outreach Partnerships & Presence: Establish and steward strategic relationships with Outreach organizations; enable campuses to serve communities.
• Partner With Campus Pastors on Strategy: Align outreach priorities with campus needs and staff transitions.
• Lead Crisis Care: Connect partners to resources; lead campus-based Crisis Care networks.
• Evaluate & Strengthen the Ministry: Measure health/effectiveness and propose improvements.

Skills

Networking

Relational skills

Decision making

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team player

Job description

At Elevation Church, we want to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop Leaders & Volunteer Structures
  • Identify, recruit, develop, and care for volunteer leaders who lead, care for, and equip others — creating a sustainable leadership pipeline for Outreach ministry across your campuses of oversight
  • Build and implement healthy volunteer leadership structures, systems, and cultural expectations that multiply ownership and allow Outreach ministry to grow sustainably
• Build Outreach Partnerships & Presence
  • Establish and steward strategic relationships with Outreach organizations that create meaningful opportunities for campuses to serve and strengthen their communities
  • Research organizations in areas of potential expansion to help establish connections in new communities
  • Equip campus leaders and volunteers to consistently serve their communities through Outreach events and partnerships at each campus 4–6 times a month
• Partner With Campus Pastors on Strategy
  • Partner with Campus Pastors to identify community needs, establish Outreach priorities, and develop strategies that mobilize the campus to serve its community
  • Support campuses through Outreach staffing transitions to maintain consistent Outreach impact
• Lead Crisis Care
  • Connect Outreach partners across communities to create a network of Crisis Care resources and collaborative community projects
  • Build and lead a Crisis Care at each campus that appropriately and effectively supports the benevolence needs at each campus
• Evaluate & Strengthen the Ministry
  • Evaluate the health and effectiveness of our Outreach ministry using meaningful measurements, identifying trends and opportunities that strengthen participation, leadership development, partnerships, and community impact
  • Proactively identify gaps and challenges within our Outreach ministry, bringing thoughtful solutions and recommendations that move the ministry forward

MUST-HAVES

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• Passion for Outreach ministry
• High-level networking and relational strength
• Ability to make sound, critical decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Great attention to detail and time-management skills

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
• Ministry training or education

DAY-TO-DAY

• We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
• There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
• Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
• You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
• Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)