Community Outreach Coordinator – Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Christian Career; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Washington is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to lead family-focused outreach and discipleship efforts. You will collaborate with pastors, parents, and volunteers to create welcoming programs that engage unchurched families and nurture faith formation.

The role requires strong relational and speaking skills, a heart for evangelism, and the ability to design new outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Has a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and a heart for evangelism.
• Proven experience in family ministry and outreach and discipleship.
• Relational warmth; approachable and comfortable speaking to groups of varying sizes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Self-motivated and able to develop new programs and outreach strategies.
• Aligns theologically with basic Christianity; may affirm sacramental witness.
• Ordination is not required.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Champion outreach initiatives to connect with unchurched families.
• Mentor and disciple young families and children, guiding them in their faith journey.
• Network with other leaders in the area to foster connections.
• Cultivate strong relationships with parents, schools, and community organizations.
• Oversee the planning and execution of family events, retreats, and mission projects.

Skills

Leadership

Public Speaking

Communication Skills

Outreach & Evangelism

Family Ministry

Program Development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Community Outreach Coordinator – Emmanuel Lutheran Church

About Us:

Emmanuel Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered community of believers that seeks to encourage, strengthen and equip people to share the love of Jesus and help people to follow Him. We are part of the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ.

Qualifications:

• Has a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and a heart for evangelism.
• Has proven experience in family ministry, either as an employee or a volunteer, and demonstrates creativity and effectiveness in outreach and discipleship.
• has relational warmth. People find you approachable and easy to talk to. You clearly care for people and can speak comfortably and naturally in front of large and small groups.
• Has strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Is self-motivated, and can develop new programs and outreach strategies with perseverance.
• Aligns theologically with basic Christianity and can affirm the sacramental witness of Emmanuel Lutheran.
• Ordination is not required.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not necessary.

Personal Responsibilities:

• Champion outreach initiatives to connect with unchurched families, introducing them to the hope found in Jesus.
• Mentor and disciple young families and children, guiding them in their faith journey.
• Network with other leaders in the area to foster connections.
• Cultivate strong relationships with parents, schools, and community organizations.
• Oversee the planning and execution of family events, retreats, and mission projects that promote community and spiritual development.

Reports to Pastor. Works with church council.

Time Commitment:

• 25-40 hours per week. Schedule can be flexible to help meet ministry schedule.
• Attend established worship service.

Compensation Package –

$40,000 to$60,000 per year based on experience and time commitment.

Benefits consistent with Washington state compensation guidelines for lay professionals.