MANAGER OF COMMUNITY GROUPS (FT) – Redeemer East Side (New York, NY)

Sola Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,750 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums

403b Retirement with company match

Dental and Vision insurance premiums paid

Counseling benefit

Job summary

Sola Network is seeking a Manager of Community Groups to oversee and enhance Community Groups. The role involves developing leaders, cultivating strong community relationships, and implementing strategies that align with the church's mission.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a strategic mindset to develop and support community groups. This full-time position requires engagement in church activities and oversight of group dynamics.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop volunteer leaders and teams.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, growth, and health of Community Groups.
• Recruit, train, and care for Community Group leaders.
• Design and implement systems for leader recruitment and group multiplication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Theological Understanding

Cultural Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in ministry

Tools

Google Workspace

Trello/Asana

MS Office

Job description

Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer East Side, you’ll help build a great city; bringing personal conversion, community formation, social justice, and cultural renewal to New York City and, through it, the world. We are FOR NYC; creating space for our community, where people’s questions are valued, and where our neighbors are known, loved, and cared for.

• Position: MANAGER OF COMMUNITY GROUPS
• Church: Redeemer East Side
• Website: https://www.redeemeres.com/
• Address: 150 E 91st Street, NY, NY 10128
• Denomination: PCA
• Department: Community Life, East Side
• Reports to: Director of Community
• Hours worked: Full-time; work on Sundays (9am - 7pm) is required for this role
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Band: 6
• Wage Range: $63,750 - $70,000/year
• Posted: March 18, 2026

Position Summary:

The Manager of Community Groups is responsible for overseeing the development, growth, and health of Community Groups within the organization. This role includes creating and implementing systems for leader recruitment, training, care, and ongoing support, with the goal of cultivating a strong culture of multiplication and discipleship. The Manager of Community Groups will also manage important ministry pathways for community groups, including leadership development events, lay leader‑coaching, teaching opportunities, and broader efforts to foster deeper discipleship and community group engagement both in the church and in the city. The ideal candidate will have a strong orientation to detail, appreciate variety in their work with the ability to coordinate and organize multiple concurrent events and projects successfully, and will have a natural sense of urgency and initiative. The incumbent in this position will be expected to pursue congregational membership with Redeemer East Side and be fully engaged in the life of the church.

Community Group Leadership & Development (80%)

Community Group Oversight & Strategy

• Provide vision, direction, and oversight to Community Groups in alignment with RES’s mission and values.
• Inspire and empower Community Groups to be disciples of Christ and make disciples of Christ by embodying cross cultural gospel love and mission.
• Strategically develop and mobilize groups toward deeper discipleship and city engagement.
• Regularly assess the health and effectiveness of Community Groups and implement strategies for improvement with Director and Coordinator of Community Groups.
• Visit assigned groups for care, coaching, and feedback.
• Work alongside the Director of Community to increase the overall health and effectiveness of the Community Life system.

Leader Development & Care

• Recruit, train, and care for Community Group leaders, equipping them to lead with theological depth, cultural intelligence, and pastoral care.
• Identify and develop leader‑coaches to provide ongoing support and shepherding for group leaders.
• Pursue Community Group leaders proactively for support, feedback, and pastoral care.
• Provide coaching and consulting to leaders and leader‑coaches as needed.
• Collaborate with other ministry directors to offer leader training, development, and formation opportunities.
• Promptly report any safeguarding concerns to the Director of Care.

Systems & Curriculum Development

• Design and implement systems for leader recruitment, group multiplication, and leadership pipelines.
• Write, review, and adapt curriculum for use in Community Groups, ensuring alignment with RES’s vision and Scripture as the authority.
• Collaborate with the Communications team on announcements, social media content, and monthly newsletters related to Community Groups.
• Coordinate with the Connections Team to integrate newcomers into Community Groups through CG Basics, New Leader Trainings, and retreats/conferences.

Team Collaboration & Organizational Alignment

• Meet regularly with the Director of Community to shape church‑wide strategies and goals reflecting Community team values.
• Participate in annual planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to support the mission and growth of Community Groups.
• Teach classes and contribute to the development of teaching content as needed.

Pastoral and Leadership Responsibilities (20%)

• Actively pursue spiritual and professional development as a pastoral leader.
• Shepherd leaders and emerging leaders in their spiritual formation, emotional health, and leadership capacity.
• Maintain a visible and engaged presence at worship services and congregational events.
• Participate in the general pastoral care of the congregation, integrating the RES care model as appropriate.
• Lead worship services, classes, or cohorts when called upon.
• Engage in pastoral and professional development opportunities in collaboration with supervisor.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Leadership & Management

• Proven ability to lead and develop volunteer leaders and teams.
• Experience in managing complex systems or ministries with multiple moving parts (e.g. groups, leaders, events).
• Strategic thinking with the ability to implement systems for growth, care, and multiplication.

Pastoral & Relational Skills

• Strong pastoral presence with a heart for shepherding leaders and group members.
• Demonstrated ability to care for individuals and groups spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, discipleship, and providing pastoral and theological support.

Communication & Teaching

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience teaching in large and small group settings.
• Ability to write, edit, and contextualize curriculum for diverse, multigenerational groups.
• Comfortable using digital communication tools (e.g. email, newsletters, social media) for ministry purposes.

Organizational & Administrative

• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Ability to plan events, coordinate trainings, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Competent in using church or team collaboration software (e.g. Planning Center, Google Workspace, Trello/Asana, MS Office, etc).

Cultural Intelligence & Theological Depth

• Demonstrated commitment to cross-cultural ministry and the ability to lead in a fast‑paced, multigenerational environment.
• Sound theological understanding, with the ability to disciple and lead others in gospel-centered community life.

Preferred Experience:

• A mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a life marked by the character qualities of 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
• Alignment with the theology, mission, and values of Redeemer East Side and the core theological convictions of the PCA (e.g., Westminster Confession).
• 3–5+ years of pastoral, ministry, or nonprofit leadership experience, particularly in a church or Christian organization setting.
• Experience leading or overseeing small groups or community‑based discipleship models.
• Experience coaching spiritual gifts, mentoring leaders and managing leadership pipelines.
• Experience planning and executing retreats, training events, or large‑group events.
• Formal theological training (seminary degree or equivalent) is beneficial, but not required.
• Experience in a multicultural church environment is a strong asset.

Compensation & Package:

• Wage Range: $63,750 - $70,000/year

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.

Full-time members of the Redeemer East Side team, are offered competitive salaries, paid time off, and benefits, to include:

• Fully paid Medical Plan Premiums
• Shared cost PPO Medical Plan Option
• Fully paid Dental insurance premiums, with dental buy-up plan option
• Fully paid Vision insurance premiums
• 403b Retirement, plus company match
• Redeemer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Voluntary accident, life, and AD&D policies for employee, spouse, and children
• Redeemer-funded HSA and HRA with elected high-deductible medical coverage
• Optional Limited Purpose FSA for dental, vision, and dependent care costs
• Transit / commuter benefit
• Counseling benefit
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.