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2 CURRENT OPENINGS
Director of Ministry Support
REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor
START DATE: May 17, 2021
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Director of Ministry Support is responsible for multiple activities that support the life of our church. This person serves in the areas of church administration, operation management, financial administration, and human resources. The position provides support to staff, leadership team and volunteers involved with the business and administrative aspects of ministry. This is a part-time position.
In addition to the responsibilities of the position, the Director of Ministry Support is the “face of Pine Lake Covenant Church”, creating a welcoming environment for those visiting and reaching out to our church. The person in this position should be a Christian who feels called to Christian service and is dedicated to promoting the mission and goals of the church.
CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
- Maintain the online church calendar and schedule meetings and rooms for all groups using the church facilities.
- Maintain outside group facility usage agreements.
- Provide administrative support to church leaders where needed.
- Maintain the database and official congregational records and documents.
- Maintain church membership records, membership statistical records, individual contribution trends, official documents, and administrative correspondence.
- Ensure the church office runs efficiently, including ordering office supplies, scheduling maintenance for office equipment, and coordinating inspections.
- Oversee the maintenance and management of finances in coordination with the bookkeeper.
- Provide support and guidance to volunteers.
OPERATION MANAGEMENT
- Oversee all aspects of facility scheduling, maintenance agreements, contracts, and outside vendors. Work with Facilities Team volunteers in coordinating facility tasks.
- Ensure appropriate and adequate insurance coverages are in place.
- Coordinate and monitor purchasing of equipment, furniture, supplies and other items.
- Administer information systems, software, subscriptions, and licenses in coordination with Technology Team volunteers. Support the staff in their use of technology and escalate issues to the Technology Team when necessary.
- Recruit, interview, and recommend candidates for support staff positions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum high school education or GED equivalent required. College-level courses in human resources, business management, and/or facilities management desirable.
- Minimum 3 years administrative office experience required. Experience in office management and/or leading and directing others preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented
- Must have excellent writing and editing skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment; works well collaboratively
- Self-starter and effective working independently with minimum supervision
- Good at multi-tasking and prioritizing projects
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Word and Outlook. Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn other applications such as MailChimp, Planning Center Online, QuickBooks, and Word Press
- Technical aptitude and comfortable working with a variety of software applications
SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must profess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Must accept the Bible as the Word of God, and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct.
- Must be committed to the vision, mission and core values of Pine Lake Covenant Church and the Evangelical Covenant Church.
- Must demonstrate gifts of helps and administration.
WORK HOURS
- 20 hours per week
- Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 2 PM. Be willing to flex time when needed. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required.
Interim Director of Worship Ministries
REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor
START DATE: Immediate
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Pine Lake Covenant Church is seeking a part-time Interim Director of Worship Ministries who desires to draw others to Jesus Christ through worship and song. You will be responsible for working with musicians and other staff to lead and design worship for our on-line Sunday morning services. You will also lead worship for our Sunday in-person vespers service, practicing proper safety guidelines. Both services include selecting and preparing the music, managing rehearsals, leading the worship, and participating as a musician and/or singer.
We anticipate this position to last 6 months or more and require up to 25 hours per week. The position will be paid hourly.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise leaders of worship ministry areas (including musicians, audio/visual techs, ushers, and aesthetics).
- Lead worship services (currently online and Sunday evening vespers in-person).
- Prepare online service for posting.
- Schedule and run rehearsals or recording times with musicians. Provide soundtracks for worship teams as needed. Set up all equipment needed.
- Play piano/keyboard or guitar in worship and during rehearsals as needed.
- Serve as lead vocalist or back-up vocalist on worship team.
- Coach, equip, and disciple, musicians of all skill levels to utilize God’s gifts in worship ministries.
- Oversee the worship budget.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend staff and team meetings as requested.
- Work closely with other PLCC staff and leadership in support of the worship and needs of other PLCC ministry areas.
- Assist in identifying and contacting new volunteers and providing orientation and training.
- Oversee ushers.
- Perform other responsibilities as required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Report to the Lead Pastor.
- Work with various ministry groups, office personnel and volunteers as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- College degree Music Composition, Music Performance, Music Education, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience leading worship.
- Prior experience creating video/audio recordings and/or live streaming for worship services or similar events.
- Prior experience participating in a band, preferably a worship band.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated skill in vocal and instrumental worship leading.
- Ability to play piano/keyboard and/or guitar.
- Competent as a band member, as a soloist, or as an accompanist.
- Ability to use production software (Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere).
- Knowledge of sound systems.
- Ability to set-up musical equipment and maintain church-owned musical equipment.
- Ability to equip and lead a variety of individuals with varied musical skill levels.
- Ability to disciple volunteers in spiritual growth.
- Competent to organize and distribute music to teams using Planning Center Online.
- Ability to work with children, students, and adults.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Profess Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Accept the Bible as the Word of God and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct.
- Be committed to the vision, mission, and core values of Pine Lake Covenant Church and the Evangelical Covenant Church.
- Exhibit an exemplary, growing Christian life that adheres to biblical principles as well as spiritual and emotional maturity.
- Demonstrate the gifts of creativity, leadership, and administration.