Connections Coordinator

HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST CHURCH•Highland Park, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connections Coordinator has a passion for connecting people and building relationships at all levels of life within Highland Park United Methodist Church. This position is responsible for helping people feel noticed, known, and cared for within Christian community.

Requirements

1+ years of ministry experience (staff or volunteer)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree related to spiritual development, Christian education, or comparable training and experience.
Proven track record of fostering relationships
Ability to be data-informed and relationally driven
Experience building and leading volunteers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Accepts constructive criticism and applies feedback
Great interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible
Must be a committed Christian who is versed in Wesleyan Theology and comfortable working in a United Methodist Church.
Our team members are called to lead a life that becomes the gospel, and we expect them to exhibit appropriate demeanor both on and off the job.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office Suite
Touchpoint Church Management System
G Suite (Google, Gmail, Calendar, etc)

Responsibilities

Work with the Connections and Community Pastor to implement systems and initiatives that lead to deeper relational connection within the congregation.
Serve as a primary “connector” for next steps or new visitor inquiries.
Attend weekly worship services, alternating between Cornerstone and Sanctuary, serving as a connecting presence.
Implement visitor follow up in partnership with the Connections & Community Pastor.
Monitor the engagement levels of assigned congregants through the Touchpoint Dashboard and Reporting to identify opportunities for invitation and connection.
Connect relationally with visitors through calls, emails, texts, and in-person meetings to help people feel noticed, known, and cared for.
Serve as a connector in the Hub between services on Sunday mornings.
Follow up with Starting Point attendees by providing natural, engaging next steps to aid their spiritual formation.
Meet with congregants one-on-one to establish relationships and help them grow in their faith.
Other duties as assigned. Changes to job may occur at any time and without advance notice.