About this role
Summary:
The Global Connections Director is a full time position reporting to the Executive Team that consists of office hours as well as weekend nights during service. Candidate will need to be able to work in a fast pace environment that is constantly changing. Global Connections Director will be over our Connect Groups (small groups). We currently have 130 - 150 Connect Groups. This includes building all Connect Groups, organizing Connect sessions, recruiting and training Connect leaders, and promoting groups. It is our desire to get everyone plugged into a Connect Group and provide families a place where they can learn, connect with God, our church community, and discover their purpose.
This position requires its primary duty must be the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of the employer; and its primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal:
- Maintain the God ordained priorities in your life putting Jesus Christ at the center of everything including your spouse, children, and the ministry
- Passionate about tithing at least 10% of your income to what God is doing through the vision of Faith Church
- Invest in and lead a Faith Church connect group
- Be responsible for developing & multiplying Dream Team
- Avoid the appearance of evil, let no hint of immorality exist and conduct life with the upmost of integrity in all situations
- Attend services regularly with your entire family
- Maintain loyalty to the vision and staff of Faith Church and always protect the unity God has given this church
- Believes and operates in the gifts of the Spirit
- Wholeheartedly believes in the empowerment of women in Pastoral leadership
- Fully devoted follower of Christ
- Person of Godly character and integrity
- Loves Faith Church and lives our vision and culture
- In alignment with “What We Believe” and “Leadership Core Values”
- Attend weekly Staff Meeting
- Personal social media posts in regards to Church activity must be aligned exclusively with Faith Church
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee an intentional, systematic approach that will create an organized structure for small groups
- Create a plan for group promotion, including through social media
- Recruit, schedule, train and work with volunteers daily
- Cultivate and oversee connect groups that help people connect and grow, including both year-round groups and groups offered during specific sessions.
Qualifications
Competencies
- Must have a heart for the Church and be a mature follower of Christ
- Must be a motivator, communicator, visionary, & self-starter
- Experience building from the ground up
- Must have a passion to connect families and empower them to walk into their God destiny
- Strong leadership & creative abilities
- Commitment to excellence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must have a love for people
- Experience leading teams or groups
- Ability to work independently
- Work well under pressure
- Enjoys a fast paced, changing environment
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment (routinely uses standard office equipment).
Physical Demands
Office time is mostly a sedentary role (stationary at desk and working on a computer); during services and events, must have high energy for multiple hour segments.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The weekly schedule will include 40-45 hours per week and will rotate every other week. In addition to your regular weekly hours you will be asked to participate in events that will occasionally include evening or weekend hours, as there are continual seasons where it will be necessary to exceed these minimum hours (i.e., Christmas, Easter, Strategic Planning, are just some examples and do not encompass all of the extended hours opportunities). These hours can/will fluctuate.
Sunday: Varies based on assigned campus
Monday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM ( rotation week 11:00AM – 9:00PM)
Wednesday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Friday: Off
Saturday: Off ( rotation week 3:00pm – 7:00pm)
Travel
Campus to campus local travel and occasional overnight trips will be expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
- Level of experience: Intermediate (practical application)
- Must have experience leading teams or groups
Preferred Education and Experience
- Pastoral credentials
- Ministry centered Bachelor’s degree
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.