Leadership Pipeline Administrative Assistant - MidAmerica District

Leadership Pipeline Administrative Assistant As a family of Christ-followers across a five-state district of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, we are seeking the evangelization of 19 million people, the discipleship of those who respond, and the launching out of those who are ready to help carry the mission even further - even to the ends of the earth. This person will help serve the District to spur on this Kingdom Advancing work in and through our 60 churches. Qualifications: A. Spiritual Qualifications: Christ-follower in confession and lifestyle Practices regular rhythms of pursuing intimacy with God Striving to walk in full surrender to the Holy Spirit Possesses a clear sense that God is leading him/her into this particular ministry B. Other Qualifications: Teachable spirit - willingness to be led, instructed, and corrected Stable, healthy, growing marriage and family life (if applicable) Takes initiative and proactively engages in the work of the District office Embraces the vision and pursuits of the MidAmerica District Leadership Teams Works hard, is disciplined, and strives for excellence in serving the Lord Highly organized and very attentive to details Friendly, considerate, and able to carry polite, intentional conversation Able and willing to hold matters in confidence Good computer and media skills Ability to use Microsoft Office; web-based applications (Breeze, etc.); ability to create different types of documents. Responsibilities: Overview : This person will primarily serve alongside the Leadership Pipeline Director of the MidAmerica District in an administrative and organizational way in the work of discovering, developing, and deploying more kingdom leaders for the established church, for church planting, and for global missions. A list of sample tasks includes: Connecting with current leaders and new leaders across the District to engage people in the leadership pipeline, helping them intentionally develop. Tracking emerging leaders in their developmental process - including building and operating tracking systems for 200 people. Organize and maintain the CC (Credential Council) from an administrative level - to include coordinating meetings, interviews, schedules, reporting, etc. Engage in licensing, ordination, and consecration interviews as needed. Help coordinate and administer pastoral placement procedures around the district. Serve as a liaison with the National Office regarding leaders across the district. Maintain personnel database and files. Care for phone calls, visitors to the office, appointments, etc. Handle various other administrative needs for the MidAmerica District team. Help host conferences, retreats, training events, and office gatherings. Share general office responsibilities with the rest of the staff. Other Matters of Consideration : This position is currently a 30-hour position (paid hourly according to the number of hours worked per week) with the possibility of increasing to 40 hours for the right candidate. A regular schedule of working hours will be established after hiring. Staff meetings and trainings will be required as much as possible. Other areas of service and obligations will be developed over time. This necessitates a very teachable spirit, a willingness to be led and to adjust to changes. As time goes on, the above position will be adjusted according to the needs of the ministry as a whole. Accountability and Evaluation A. Accountability This position will report to the Leadership Pipeline Director. Must be willing to be held accountable in personal matters as well as employment matters, and must be willing to yield to the guidance of the District staff. B. Evaluation After the first 90 days of employment, there will be an evaluation done by the District Superintendent and the Leadership Pipeline Director. After the first six months of employment, there will be an evaluation by the District Superintendent and the Leadership Pipeline Director. At the conclusion of the first year of employment and on a yearly basis thereafter, a regular performance evaluation will be done by the Leadership Pipeline Director and the District Superintendent. C. Grievances All concerns or grievances that arise should be directed to the District Superintendent. If the grievance concerns the District Superintendent, it should be taken to the vice-chairman of the District Executive Committee. ALL EMPLOYMENT WITH THE MIDAMERICA DISTRICT IS CONSIDERED AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AND CAN BE TERMINATED FOR ANY REASON AT ANY TIME. To be considered for this position, please complete the application to include your testimony, resume and other background information related to the position.