Director of Guest Experience & Connections

Wooddale Church; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (30+ hour full-time)

Dental

403(b) retirement plan with company‑匹

Job summary

Wooddale Church in Minnesota is seeking a Pastor/Director of Connections to lead the guest and engagement experience across campuses. You will develop systems, volunteer teams, and a strategy that makes guests feel welcome, seen, and invited to take next steps in their faith.

You will oversee transitions from first-time guests to discipleship environments, coordinate Get to Know Wooddale, recruit volunteers, and partner with ministry leaders to deliver a unified, welcoming weekend experience for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in ministry preferred.
• Gifted in organizational leadership and management of projects and teams.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, empower and sustain volunteer teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to speak with confidence in large group settings.

Responsibilities

• Establish Wooddale Church as the premier church in hospitality and guest engagement.
• Provide vision and strategic leadership for the complete guest experience across campuses.
• Oversee transition from First Time Guest to discipleship environments.
• Recruit, train, coach and empower volunteer leaders in the Connections ministries.

Skills

Leadership

Volunteer management

Communication

Hospitality

Organizational leadership

Vision casting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in ministry preferred

Job description

Wooddale Church in Minnesota is seeking a Pastor/Director of Connections to lead the guest and engagement experience across campuses. You will develop systems, volunteer teams, and a strategy that makes guests feel welcome, seen, and invited to take next steps in their faith.

You will oversee transitions from first-time guests to discipleship environments, coordinate Get to Know Wooddale, recruit volunteers, and partner with ministry leaders to deliver a unified, welcoming weekend experience for