Project Director - Ministries

Job Description

Job Description

This is a full-time position based out of the Maryland office and is not eligible for remote work.

About Us:

At Union, we exist for one thing – to unite people with purpose by helping them know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are Spirit-led, enjoyable, generous, purpose-driven, and excellent. That has been our goal for over 20 years and has guided us every single day. We are one church meeting in 8 different locations, and while we're amazed by what God is doing, we aren’t stopping here. What happens next will be beyond what we can imagine. Our vision has always been to impact lives by making church as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. That’s why leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. It’s why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to Union. We want to help you become the person God made you to be. 

 

More about our story 

More about our beliefs 

More about Pastor Stephen & Pastor Zai Chandler 

The Ministry Project Director serves Union Church’s Ministry department as its project manager. In addition to managing the schedule of deliverables from units within the department, this role functions as project strategist and planner for Groups, Kids, Students, Guest Experience, Outreach, and Next Steps. The Ministry Project Director possesses an above-average administrative skillset (planning, calendaring, budgeting, etc.), is incredibly detailed, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment, be a quick-thinker and anticipate needs. The Ministry Project Director works in partnership with the Executive Pastor of Ministries to ensure an exceptionally high standard of planning while ensuring all projects are managed to completion.

Here’s The Breakdown

Project Management:

• Manages all department projects from brief through execution; identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
• Oversee the effective onboarding of new hires, ensuring they have training schedules, resources, and clear milestones.
• Facilitate department-wide trainings, milestone celebrations, and team-building events to strengthen team unity.

Event Content Strategist:

• Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ideate event elements that contribute to effectively building a member-centered, value-added, ministry experience at Union Church.

Team Leadership:

• Serves as the day-to-day project manager of all teams within the Ministry department ensuring timeliness and accuracy of all components.

Project Management:

• Develop and execute comprehensive project strategies that directly align with organizational mission and strategic goals
• Manage stakeholder relationships across all levels, including Executive and Associate Pastors
• Implement rigorous budget tracking and resource allocation processes
• Conduct systematic risk assessments and develop proactive mitigation strategies
• Create detailed project progress reports for leadership review
• Utilize data analytics to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Team Leadership:

• Design and facilitate team meetings, events, and organizational communications

• Coordinate team celebrations, personal milestones, and support during challenging times

• Implement process improvements to enhance team collaboration and communication

• Effectively communicate and reinforce organizational vision and values

• Advocate for Ministry department needs in cross-departmental initiatives

Event Strategy and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive event strategies in collaboration with Ministry pastors

• Coordinate and manage all Union events across departments

• Create detailed event proposals and execution plans

• Ensure adequate resourcing and support for events

• Manage all department base print deliverables

• Develop and implement event evaluation frameworks

• Maintain and update event-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication for event planning and execution

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Volunteer Development, event planning, logistic planning, etc.
  
• Data input/Management
  
• Pastoral Care
• This description is not all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as necessary
  

Personal Profile

• Loves Jesus & His Word
  

• Believes in & operates in the gifts of the Spirit
  

• Lives a life that represents Jesus & His Church
  

• Loves Union Church, loves the mission, family is all in
  

• High priority on loving people
  

• Critical thinker with great decision-making and problem-solving abilities. 
• 3-5 years of experience in a program management role 
  

• 3-5 years of experience leading teams of diverse skill sets 
  

• 3-5 years of experience in event management, creative management, or hospitality preferred
  
• 5+ years’ experience leading in a high-level ministry role
  
• Bachelor’s degree in business, or related field
  

MUST-HAVES

• High-level communication and relational strengths
• Ability to make sound, critical decisions under pressure
• Analytical thinking and solution-oriented
• Great attention to detail and time-management skills
• Management experience
• Experience working or high-level volunteering for a church/non-profit
• Proficient in Google Drive Suite
  

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Flexible schedule. (Workweek is Sunday-Thursday. Frequent night and weekend availability will be requested) 

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand for 30 minutes. 

For full consideration, please include  all required parts of the application, including resume/work history, cover letter, minimum salary requirement, and a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Benefits & Compensation  

Union Church offers a generous compensation package. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. In addition to the total compensation package, Union Church staff receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), and paid holiday days.

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity 

• • At Union Church, every staff member is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Union Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member Union Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Union Church. Learn more about what we believe at Union Church.
  • While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.