Connections Team Leader (Oakley)

Crossroads Church (Cincinnati, OH)•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connections Team Leader is responsible for taking strategic direction from the Connections Director and assisting in leading the team of volunteers who create warm and welcoming environments where seekers can connect with our community of growing Christ followers. This individual must be able to lead, shepherd, and produce results with the Crossroads Oakley staff and volunteers under the leadership and in collaboration with the Connections Director.

Requirements

Strong relationship with Jesus and commitment to Crossroads vision and mission.
Pastoral Heart.
Leadership, including experience leading large groups of people.
Ability to supervise and mentor others; help guide through supportive relationships.
Flexible, process-oriented, supportive team player.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
High initiative, self-starter.
Proactive in assessing needs with a readiness to engage.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Administrative and Hospitality gifting is a must.
Read and agree to the "I Promise" document before further consideration.
Read what it's like to be on staff and what's expected of staff before further consideration here.

Responsibilities

Recruit, develop, nurture and shepherd volunteers. Encourage and build into volunteers in a way that fosters spiritual and personal growth, as well as growth for their teams.
Lead large team meetings as needed.
Lead Connections teams for which you have responsibility (Auditorium, Welcome Team, Parking, Coffee, Communion, Eco). Teams will major in reproduction and be welcoming, friendly, consistent, teachable, reflect Crossroads values and culture, and champion the spirit of hospitality.
Be willing to step in for the Connections Director as needed.
Continuously build the Connections team by recruiting and welcoming new members to the team, while also casting vision to volunteers that serving will help them grow as Christ Followers.
Develop operational understanding of all Connections teams.
Train volunteers on their roles and responsibilities to ensure all guests of Crossroads have an excellent experience.
Acquire knowledge and execute best use of Crossroads database to communicate, schedule and onboard volunteers.
Compile expense reports, maintain comprehensive and accurate records, schedule meetings and organize catering when necessary.
Champion the spirit of Connections with staff, volunteers and vendors.
Work with vendors using good stewardship and integrity to secure contracts within a given budget as provided by the Connections Director.