Next Steps Director

POSITION SUMMARYThe Next Steps Director leads and manages the Next Steps program and processes for helping individuals take the next step in their relationship with Jesus. This position provides leadership for the many adult ministry environments beyond regular weekend services with an emphasis on connecting individuals to relationship and responsibility including assimilation, baptism, small groups, bridge groups, local outreach and recovery ministries. The Next Steps Director also provides leadership for all components related to delivering an extraordinary guest service experience on weekends and during certain special events. In all actions, reflects the Sun Valley Community Church (SVCC) team leadership distinctives.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Executes the Next Steps ministry vision through strategic planning, implementation and alignment with ministry constants and ongoing evaluation of environments2. Reproduces and advances the SVCC culture, best practices, systems and ministry environments at assigned campus3. Recruits, trains, and develops staff and volunteers to lead Next Steps ministry and Guest Services, furthering the culture of leadership, recruitment, training, development and reproduction4. Encourages Next Steps staff through prayer, spiritual direction and the development of a fun, engaging, creative and relational team environment5. Implements quality standards for all Guest Service volunteers and oversees total guest experience on weekends and during certain special events including areas of parking, “New Here Start Here,” greeters, ushers, Info Center, campus safety, and coffee team6. Develops and manages Next Steps and Guest Services budget at assigned campusDisclaimer: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Other duties may be assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYMay directly supervise Next Steps Coordinator, Guest Services Coordinator, and Groups Coordinator. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; approving time records and time off requests; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONS – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, an/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSReceived education and training that has equipped them for vocational ministry in a large ministry contextDemonstrated track record of spiritual maturity and character consistent with biblical requirements for Pastoral leadershipStrategic in nature, innovative thinker with ability to drive projects and strategies through to completionSelf-motivated requiring little supervisionEffective team building skills and ability to motivate othersEffective customer service, relational and communication skills, both written and verbalThree years of experience in a leadership role in a church or related setting leading groups and building/sustaining systems that facilitate over 100 groups of small and medium sizeAgrees and aligns with the mission, vision, values and doctrinal statement of SVCCPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of three years full time related experience in a multi-site church setting of over 2000 members/attenders #J-18808-Ljbffr Sun-Valley-Community-Church