Local Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Local Outreach Coordinator

FLSA Status : Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Days/Hours:  Up to 20 hours per week

Days/Hours as approved by the Outreach Pastor. 

Weekend Responsibilities:  This position has no regularly assigned weekend duties and responsibilities.  However, weekends may occasionally be required as assigned by the Outreach Pastor.

Reports To:  Outreach Pastor

Ministry Purpose: This position is responsible for supporting and assisting the Outreach Pastor in the advancement of CCC’s mission of “Helping All People Find Freedom in Following Jesus” while performing duties and responsibilities primarily in the areas of overseeing Local Outreach partnerships and projects in addition to providing administrative support for the Outreach Ministry.

Ministry Qualifications: 

Character:

• A follower of Jesus Christ who is growing spiritually and serving as a leader within the body of Christ. 

• Demonstrate a lifestyle and family life that is consistent in word and practice with the teaching of Jesus Christ. Consistently meets and strives to maintain the leadership character qualifications as outlined in 1 Timothy 3: “…above reproach, sober minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach...filled with gentleness.”
• Understand and embrace CCC’s Mission, Purposes and Vision for ministry in accordance with the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) Statement of Faith. 

• Possess an inspirational and influential personality that champions the needs of the Outreach Ministry—particularly in the area of Local Outreach.
• Advance CCC’s culture of grace seeking unity in the essentials, charity in the non-essentials, and exalting Christ in all things.

Competency—Skills: 


• Demonstrate proven experience in supporting and leading volunteers. 

• Understand the unique discipleship and logistical needs of a growing church community.
• Technological proficiency in utilizing MS Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organizations and key volunteers.
• Exceptional degree of discernment, judgement, critical thinking, and problem solving as well as the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.

Chemistry—Relational Abilities: 


• Appreciate the God-given personalities and spiritual giftedness of others while exercising a spirit of discernment and deference. 

• Resolve relational and professional conflicts in a timely manner while extending and receiving forgiveness. 

• Develop intentional, meaningful relationships with staff, volunteers, community members, and the Church.

Duties—Administrative  Support and Coordinating

1. Responsible for recruiting, equipping, deploying, and encouraging Local Outreach volunteer leaders and POCs.
2. Co-lead the Local Outreach Committee meetings in collaboration with the Committee Chair to include preparing the agenda and drafting the meeting minutes.
3. Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with all Local Outreach partners.
4. Oversee the mobilization and management of Local Outreach
5. Serve as the interim POC for Local Outreach Ministries as needed until the recruitment and training of lay POC’s has occurred.
6. Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Outreach Ministry to include but not limited to answering incoming calls, receiving office visitors and guests, responding to email communications, facilities scheduling, calendaring, promotional requests, submitting and reconciling expenses, making copies, receiving and distributing incoming mail, etc.
7. Function as the initial point-of-contact (POC) and source of information for staff, volunteers, and guests regarding our Outreach Ministry.
8. Attend and participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings such as Team meetings, All Staff meetings, and Local Outreach Committee meetings to include appropriate and timely communication with the Outreach Pastor and applicable ministry areas.
9. Assist the Outreach Ministry and Teams by coordinating food, supplies and materials in addition to overseeing the set-up/tear down of meetings and special events as needed.
10. Collaborate with other Ministry Areas to ensure the mission, vision, and values of CCC are exemplified and accomplished.
11. Apply and utilize the master church database for the completion of Ministry assignments to include, but not limited to volunteer management, scheduling, attendance, event management, reports, and related Ministry data.
12. Assist and maintain a documented history of Family Outreach requests while following the pre-established application process.
13. Assist in the engagement of other Outreach Ministry areas and in the coordination of service opportunities.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Outreach Pastor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

Associate’s Degree in a related field or a combination of directly related experience and some college coursework.

Experience: 

Two (2) years of responsible administrative support work experience to include supervising and leading others. 

Skills:  Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.  Proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.  Ability to maintain the highest degree of discernment, judgment, and confidentiality at all times.

Physical Requirements:

Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and stooping.  Mobility to move from one office area to another within the Church campus and to off-Campus locations.  Light lifting up to 15 lbs. and light carrying up to 15 lbs.  Ability to reach above shoulders, to extend arms, and reach.  Manual dexterity sufficient to type, operate general office equipment, and to file.  Specific visual acuities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.