Director of Congregation and Volunteer Engagement

outh Carolina United Methodist Conference; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Matching 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading church in the United States is seeking a Director of Congregation and Volunteer Engagement to enhance church-community relationships through innovative ministries. This full-time role involves developing discipleship systems, engaging volunteers, and promoting fellowship and faith-building activities. It promises a vibrant opportunity for someone passionate about community and church relations.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating and/or developing small group ministries.
• Ability to work in cooperation with church leaders and volunteers.
• Growing knowledge of United Methodism and Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Design and promote digital and in-person ministries.
• Build collaborative teams for community engagement.
• Oversee new member incorporation and support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet new people

Highly organized

Self-motivated learner

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Realm software

Job description

Director of Congregation and Volunteer Engagement

The Director of Congregation and Volunteer Engagement shall design, promote and support inperson and digital ministries designed to strengthen church and community relationships.

Responsibilities include a focus on building collaborative teams utilizing in-person and digital systems that make it easy for people to engage in the various ministries of Washington Street United Methodist Church (WSUMC).

The successful candidate will possess a collaborative spirit focused on working with other staff and volunteer leaders to facilitate community engagement and relationship development.

GOAL:

To create a congregational engagement plan with the goal for each member to have multiple contacts monthly designed to:

• Increase and sustain participation in WSUMC’s in-person and digital small group ministries
• Create opportunities for congregational involvement in fellowship and faith building activities
• Re-engage persons who have become inactive in WSUMCs community life

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ministry Development
  o Research, design and facilitate an effective small group ministry system
  o Recruit and support volunteer leadership to host and facilitate a variety of small group classes and opportunities, in-person and online, for the congregation and community
  o Oversee the engagement and incorporation of new members by shepherding them to greater
  discipleship and church connection to ensure new members find a place of belonging and service in the congregation’s ministry.
• Discipleship Development
  o Regularly connect with all Sunday School classes to understand curriculum successes and needs.
  o Develop a list of substitute or guest instructors for the cases when Sunday School teachers are
  unable to speak or when classes are between lesson series.
  o Research and communicate effective Sunday School curricula for teachers.
  o Create a support group for young adult disciples to meet regularly for fellowship and spiritual
  growth.
  o Identify and facilitate educational and support opportunities to meet family and parental needs.
  o Oversee the engagement and incorporation of new members by shepherding them to greater
  discipleship and church connection to ensure new members find a place of belonging and service in the congregation’s ministry.
• Community Life & Volunteer Engagement
  o Attend WSUMC worship services and identify opportunities to engage members to increase
  retention and commitment to Christ, the church, and the community.
  o Be involved in the local community and be well versed at public speaking.
  o Participate in all staff meetings and other committee meetings as requested by the Senior Pastor.
  o Work with community life team to facilitate fellowship events.
  o Create a ministry menu based on spiritual gifts.
  o Use various communication tools around the church to communicate community life, opportunities and events of interest to those who walk into the church.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to meet new people and make connections
• Ability to recognize and cultivate potential in others to equip members for ministry
• Ability to work in cooperation with other church groups, their leaders, and volunteers
• Self-motivated, energetic learner and team player
• Excellent communication, relational, written, and verbal skills
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask several projects
• A growing knowledge of United Methodism and profession of the Christian faith
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
• Experience in coordinating and/or developing small group ministries
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite and/or Google workspace
• Familiarity with Realm software or willingness to learn the software

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a church environment.
• This position is full-time requiring 40 hours per week.
• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• A benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.