Director of Connectional Ministries

Responsibilities:

• Leads and meets with the Community Response Team at minimum on a quarterly basis to identify and respond to community needs and social justice issues in the most effective and impactful ways
• Develops and administers a church-wide system for recruiting, interviewing, training, supervising, and recognizing those who serve, utilizing their identified spiritual gifts
• Creates and implements process to identify, engage, and connect guests, increasing guest retention
• Captures stories of people impacted by the ministries of the church and those putting their faith into action, creatively sharing their stories with the congregation and community
• Resources director level staff and ministry leaders to equip and empower people to serve in their ministry areas to increase potential for ministry longevity and fruitfulness
• Acts as liaison to community agencies who are aligned with our mission/vision and encourages church partners to serve within these agencies
• Leads and coordinates annual SERVE Sunday with the Community Response Team, community agencies, and other churches with the purpose of living our faith and building relationships with our community
• Trains, coordinates and oversees the Hospitality Team, Wheels to Worship and Safe Parking Initiative
• Ensures pews are appropriately stocked with approved ministry information
• Ensures background checks are performed where necessary and appropriate
• Attends weekly staff and worship planning meetings
• Attends quarterly Ministry Council meetings
• Participates in team development events and annual leadership development events

Administration

• Develop and monitor annual budget
• Use of the ADP system for Paid Time Off requests
• Facilitate and engage the faith community through our various communication mediums:
  • Email
  • Social Media
  • Consistent updates on the Broomfield UMC website
  • Video
• Use of the Broomfield UMC network to store all ministry files
• Effective use of the church database, Servant Keeper

Qualifications:

• Passion for connecting people to Jesus, each other, and the community
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience
• At least three years of career-track work experience
• Advanced technology skills for social media
• Experience engaging, equipping, empowering and appreciating volunteers
• Experience working with community leaders and nonprofit executives
• Flexibility of work hours including availability on Sunday, Easter and Christmas Eve

This position must be proficient in the following areas:

• MS Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel
• MS Teams
• Google Drive
• Planning Center
• Servant Keeper
• Teaching and training skills
• Ability to inspire
• Excellent verbal and writing skills including intergenerational skills
• Useful gifts include shepherding, apostleship, wisdom, intellect, systems thinking, discernment, administration and sense of humor

This position must possess the following characteristics:

• To be rooted in scripture, exhibiting a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and modeling a life of integrity
• Adaptability
• Ability to work as a team leader and a team member
• Self-starter
• Superior organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Manage both large and small projects
• Excellent communication skills in all mediums
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including confidentiality and conflict-resolution when necessary
• Ability to multi-task
• Entrepreneurial spirit

 Other:
This position must also:

• Understand and embrace the mission and vision of Broomfield United Methodist Church.
• Perform tasks, from time to time, not defined above in support of the goals of the organization
• Perform miscellaneous tasks or duties in support of the daily operation of the organization

 Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation is based on experience. Salary starts at $60,000 annually. This position is eligible for accrued paid-time-off (PTO), up to 12 paid holidays off annually (depending on typical work schedule), eligibility for participation in Pension Plan (3% Employer Contribution) after one year of service, access to participate in Group Health Insurance (90% Employer/10% Employee) and access to participate in Disability/Life/Dental Insurance Plans (100% Employer Paid).
Equal Opportunity Employer:
BROOMFIELD UMC treats all employees equally and fairly regardless of their race, gender, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identify or disability in employment. As a religious organization BROOMFIELD UMC is allowed to consider religion/religious beliefs and the religious requirements of the United Methodist Church in our employment.
 
BROOMFIELD UMC complies with and abides by all regulations in this classification as prescribed by law.