Employment at Northwoods Church

Position Description

The Missions Associate (Local Impact) will primarily be responsible for developing local impact missional partnerships through cultivating relationships with local missions’ partners, recruiting and overseeing volunteer leaders, and growing Northwoods volunteer participation with local missions’ partners. Additionally, the Missions Associate (Local Impact) will cross-train to assist with Global Reach Missions and assist the Missions Pastor as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Local Impact Ministry

• Partnership Development: Engage with local missions’ partners to develop ongoing relationship and facilitate participation from Northwoods congregation and volunteers.
• Leaders & Volunteers: Recruit and train Northwoods high-capacity volunteer leaders who will facilitate teams of volunteers to serve with our local missions’ partners. Shape and facilitate a Northwoods Local Impact Missions Leadership Team comprised of the volunteer leaders.
• Northwoods Ministry Serving Opportunities: Assist the various ministry teams of Northwoods with opportunities to help serve locally. Work with other Missions Associates and Directors to help effectively assimilate new volunteers into serving roles.
• Communicate: Assist other Missions Associates in communicating partnership events, needs, and opportunities.

Ministry and Leadership Development

• Partnership Development: Assist Missions Pastor in cultivating relationship through effective communication with ministry partners.

Missions Ministry

• Weekend Missions Communication: Assist as needed in serving at the Missions Counter on weekends.
• Volunteer Care: Care for the health of team volunteers and help align servants with their giftedness.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Budgets: Assist Missions Pastor in managing budget for Local Impact Missions.
• Development: Develop an annual ministry plan.
• Systems: Maintain accurate database records, ministry calendars, and effective communication methods.
• Meetings: Attend all meetings required of this position with staff and volunteers.
• Leadership: Provide leadership and communication with volunteers serving in local missions.

Commissioned Responsibilities and Expectations

• Commission: At Northwoods, commissioned staff are spiritually ready to minister to the congregation and community on a personal level. 
• Care Responsibilities: The expression of care may include but not be limited to: Prayer, teaching, encouragement, shepherding, equipping, personal ministry, and visitation.
• Expectations: To be a spiritual leader in our community who contributes to the spiritual growth and formation of the people he/she leads and influences publicly and privately.

Interaction with Others

This person will work closely with the Missions Pastor and other Missions Associates.

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

This individual should have high people skills, the ability to build teams, cast vision, and train individuals.  Additionally, this individual should be competent in a variety of basic computer software and skills.

Beneficial Spiritual Gifts

Leadership, Administration, Shepherding

Education and Experience Required

College Degree, experience working with volunteers is helpful.

Pay and Benefits Information

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Position Description

The Children’s Early Childhood Associate will provide key leadership over Early Childhood (2 & 3 yr. olds) ministry of Discoveryland. This position requires oversight of the early childhood curriculum and resources. It also includes recruiting, onboarding, training, and leading volunteers for this area. This position will support the Children’s Pastor with both short term and long-term projects and assist in oversight of Discoveryland during weekend services.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Volunteer Leadership

• Recruiting: Seeking out and contacting potential ministry volunteers
• Onboarding & Orientation: Following the processes and procedures to bring people onto the team, placing them on the schedule, and training them on how to serve in a room.
• Coaching & Training: Provide ministry coaching and accountability with early childhood volunteer teams.
• Care: Provide care and encouragement for each volunteer team under your leadership.
• Curriculum: Ensure all early childhood rooms are adequately resourced to carry out the weekly lesson.
• Communication: Develop and maintain avenues of communication with volunteers, families, Discoveryland teammates, and church staff
• Environment: Maintain and upgrade rooms to ensure a safe and fun place for children and volunteers.
• Meetings: Attend Discoveryland staff meetings.
• Staff Meetings: Attend staff meetings for global, visionary, and organizational matters.
• Church Membership: If not already a member, take the 4 Steps classes and complete church membership.

Secondary Responsibilities

Department Support

• Outreach and Ministry events: Support the Discoveryland Team with ideas, communication and resources for outreach and ministry events
• Teamwork: Assist the Discoveryland Team in various projects as needed to build teamwork.
• Oversee: Assist with oversight of Discoveryland during our regular service times.
• Budget: Assist the Discoveryland Children’s Pastor with the preparation of the annual budget.
• Other duties as assigned: There may be times when the Children’s Pastor or church leadership will ask your help for programs or events outside of your direct responsibilities.

Commissioned Responsibilities and Expectations

• Commission: At Northwoods, commissioned staff are spiritually ready to minister to the congregation and community on a personal level. 
• Care Responsibilities: The expression of care may include but not be limited to: Prayer, teaching, encouragement, shepherding, equipping, personal ministry, and visitation.
• Expectations: To be a spiritual leader in our community who contributes to the spiritual growth and formation of the people he/she leads and influences publicly and privately.

Interaction with Others

Able to work well with other Northwoods’ staff, adult volunteers, parents, and children. Frequent connection with co-workers and the Children’s Pastor for the purpose of care giving, truth telling, listening, and transparency is expected.

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

Administration, computer, and Microsoft Office knowledge, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, love for God and volunteers, desire to see others succeed, self-educator, demonstrate initiative, innovative.

Beneficial Spiritual Gifts

Leadership, Administration, Shepherding, and Wisdom

Education and Experience Required

College degree or 2 years’ experience in Children’s Ministry 

Position Description

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Senior Pastor, managing their schedule, coordinating ministry activities, and handling confidential information with a high level of discretion and integrity. This role serves as a primary point of contact between the Senior Pastor and congregation, staff, and community, requiring exceptional professionalism and trustworthiness in managing sensitive matters.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Administration Support

• Digital/Physical Mail: Communication: Screen and prioritize incoming communications including emails, phone calls, and other correspondence.
• Budget: Manage financial responsibilities by scheduling budget planning dates, maintaining accurate records of budget sheets, event costs, and credit card statements. Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly reports including credit card expenses, professional expense accounts, and oversee the Pastor's ministries budget to ensure proper financial stewardship and accountability.
• Travel: Manage Senior Pastor’s travel logistics and activities, including accommodations and transportation.
• Teaching Schedules: Maintain an accurate record of the weekend teaching schedules.
• Prayer Partners: Manage Prayer Partner schedule. Communicate with the team accordingly and coordinate their quarterly breakfasts.
• Givers: Manage Ministry Platform donor emails including a thank you email from the Senior Pastor.
• Staff Birthdays: Facilitate ½ birthday celebration for the staff team on behalf of the Senior Pastor.

Ministry Support

• Child Blessings: Manage three Child Blessing events each year. Collaborating with Discoveryland and Production Teams.
• Meetings: Attend and document key meetings; update the Senior Pastor with reminders. Maintain Executive/Elder Team agenda and minutes. Attend the monthly staff meeting for global, visionary, and organizational matters.
• Receptionist/Call Notes: Serve as church receptionist in a rotation with other administrative assistants once a week. Handle incoming calls directly, pass on to the appropriate person, or get detailed information for the Senior Pastor regarding the call.
• Founding Pastor Support: Assist our Founding Pastor with travel arrangements, teaching preparations & other administrative tasks as needed.

Interaction with Others

The Executive Assistant will work closely with the Senior Pastor. They will serve as the primary contact between the Senior Pastor and church staff, congregation, and external organizations. Represent the Senior Pastor in preliminary meetings and discussions when appropriate. Maintain positive relationships with congregants, visitors, and community members. They will coordinate with other administrative staff to ensure seamless ministry. They will interface with board members and ministry leaders regularly.

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics

Mature Christian faith and commitment to the church's mission and values. High level of integrity and trustworthiness. Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic ministry environment. Detail-oriented with strong follow-through capabilities. Warm, professional demeanor when interacting with people.

Beneficial Spiritual Gifts

Administration, Helps, and Encouragement

Education and Experience Required

Background or training in church administration and ministry preferred.