Assistant Connections Director

Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, OH)•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Crossroads Church is a growing multi-site, interdenominational church with locations in Ohio and Kentucky, and an expanding online presence. We are dedicated to sharing the redemptive story of Jesus through creativity, adventure, authenticity, and tenacity. Our goal is to foster a diverse community where people of all nations, tribes, and tongues worship and work together, mirroring the vision of the church in Revelation.

Requirements

Proven ability to recruit, develop, and multiply high-capacity leaders and volunteer teams.
Strong connector: naturally builds authentic relationships and networks.
Excellent communicator (oral and written)
Strong organizational skills and proactively solves problems.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Performs effectively under pressure and strict time constraints.
Takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to a changing and fluid environment.
Mission Oriented: Committed to the Crossroads mission and expectations in the staff “I Promise” document, including using the Bible as the ultimate standard of truth, practicing spiritual disciplines, tithing, and pursuing personal purity.
Availability: Expected to work outside of “normal” schedule for All Hands on Deck high-impact events (Holy Week/Easter, Super Bowl, Christmas, others as needed), participate in all-staff meetings, day of solitude, offsites, etc.
Authenticity: Communicates clearly, directly, and honestly, even under stress, and does so with a sustained positive attitude and demeanor.
Personal Leadership: Envisions, energizes, and enables others to operate at full potential.
Collaborative Self-starter: Thrives as an individual contributor and works well on a team.
Proactive Problem Solver: Takes initiative to understand departmental objectives, adapts to changing and fluid environments, and proactively solves problems.
Humility: Puts others above self and takes ownership of mistakes.
Learner: Desires growth and learning from others.
Flexibility: Able to quickly shift between projects as organizational direction and needs change, able to successfully balance competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large teams and events preferred.

Responsibilities

Sustain and build a strong volunteer community to ensure every guest feels seen, welcomed, and invited into Crossroads.
Support execution as well as planning and preparation.
Support the Connections Site Director as needed with broader all-site projects and initiatives.
Help people get connected: follow up and mobilize toward engaging in one or more of the seven proven practices.
Help to oversee teams that create excellent first impressions and relational environments.
Recruit new volunteers by maintaining a current list of open roles and potential leaders and personally inviting people to serve.
Develop volunteer leaders through simple, consistent training moments, equipping them to lead and train others.
Maintain volunteer rosters and data, regularly reviewing activity and trends to inform recruiting, care, and celebration.
Stay actively engaged in weekend environments, serving alongside volunteers, coaching in real time, and reinforcing vision and values.
Prepare spiritually and practically for each weekend, leading with clarity, intentionality, and prayer.