Connections Director

Freedom House•Anderson, IN

17h

About The Position

Freedom House exists to SHOW PEOPLE WHO JESUS IS. Which means, every person we hire must have a heart to reach lost people and a love for the Church. God is writing an unlikely story here in the Midwest and we deeply believe God is readying His Church for a historic movement that brings glory to HIS name alone. The Connections Director will help fulfill FH’s vision by working alongside the Discipleship Team to help lead and implement hospitality and next steps culture.

Requirements

A mature relationship with Jesus Christ that is clear and evident
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and strategy building skills
A strong team player and collaborator
Projects a professional and confident image and is able to handle a stressful pace
Ability to handle confidential information
Passion to see the next generation know, experience, and serve Jesus
Must be a creative contributor to the team and not just a “doer” of projects.
This role may include work outside of normal business hours
A strong mastery of Macbook products or an ability to learn
A strong mastery of Google Workspace
A mastery or ability to learn PCO and all its components
A mastery or ability to learn how to design and edit projects in Canva
Ability to work with BILL financial system and other financial systems that the church implements
Ability to work within Leadr
The employee must maintain regular and predictable attendance and be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Employment with FH is “at will” and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice.

Responsibilities

Work with the Discipleship Department to implement vision in the overall discipleship process.
Leadership Development
Recruit leaders for connections across campus.
Spread vision and excitement with leaders and the whole church.
Have a working understanding of onboarding and next steps for connections and next steps teams.
Work with the NextGen and Adults Ministries Teams to help create consistency.
Maintain staff rhythms of meetings, all hands on deck events, ongoing training.
Programming
Develop and execute a meaningful street to seat ministry.
Build relationships with leaders.
Will outline and implement systems for “Next Steps” for the Discipleship Department.
Will partner with the Discipleship Department for follow up within the “Next Steps”
Will work closely with the Discipleship and Kids Director to help people be directed into a discipleship ministry appropriately.
Partner with the Discipleship Team to maintain regular ministry rhythms for relevant programs (ie attendance, mailings, sign ups, etc).
Project/Environment Management
Be the look and feel manager of relevant spaces.
Build a team to create and execute hospitality systems and tools/equipment.
Work with other ministry areas to develop plans and execute for holidays and special events (ie Christmas).
Manage and maintain budget for projects in this area
Events
Help host and create ambiance and space for all in ministry events.
Help provide hospitality and creativity for the Discipleship Department.
Attend and clean up for appropriate events. The goal is not to attend all events but to have teams in place to execute.
Oversee the Outreach Director and help guide the Outreach Team to build pathways for people to serve and people to connect with Freedom House.
Update weekly and event data about attendance and pertinent information.
Support Discipleship Department in communication about events including implementing systems for newsletters and content.