Director of Operations| Full-Time | $95,000 - $115,000 + Benefits

Description

TO APPLY

If this role feels like a good fit for your experience, skills, and passion, please review the full job description and apply here:. Applications are now open. The position will remain open until filled. CTK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WHO WE ARE

We are a network of five non-denominational churches in Whatcom County, offering spaces to connect, grow, and serve alongside a wide variety of people. At CTK, we are a community passionately pursuing Jesus, living Spirit-led lives, and embracing real, authentic growth as we are continually formed into His image. We are committed to bringing hope and healing to a broken world, building Christ-centered relationships, and loving those outside our walls with the same heart we share within. Our staff of 70 blend their work with a deep sense of family and shared purpose, making intentional choices that lead to greater maturity in Christ. Together, we invest our lives in the mission God has entrusted to us, believing that when we give freely and follow Jesus fully, lives are transformed and the world is changed.

WHAT WE OFFER

At CTK, we’re passionate about creating authentic, Christ-centered communities, and we think you’ll love working here! We offer a competitive salary of $95,000-$115,000, depending on experience, with a 40-hour workweek (Mon-Fri or Sun-Thurs). Benefits include:

• Medical & Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid mission/service trip (every other year)
• Paid holidays (including your birthday)
• 403b (after 90 days)

Plus, we provide opportunities for professional and spiritual growth.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position would be a devoted follower of Jesus interested in

becoming a member of the CTK church community. The ideal candidate will be an effective and collaborative leader with proven experience managing both paid staff and volunteers. They will demonstrate strong team-building skills and the ability to work seamlessly across departments. The candidate should have direct managerial and supervisory experience, along with a background in overseeing business and financial contracts, such as leases, vendor agreements, and loans. A BA in accounting or equivalent experience and training is required, with a solid understanding of GAAP principles for not-for-profit organizations. They should bring a strong track record in organizational leadership, operational and financial management, and strategic planning. Pastoral experience is preferred, ensuring their leadership reflects both professional excellence and a heart for ministry.

Summary of Duties

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the fiscal, administrative, and operational systems of the CTK Network of churches. This role involves supervising the CTK Central Services team. The Director of Operations provides spiritual care and guidance to the team they lead, ensuring alignment with the network's mission and values.

Essential Functions

• Focus: Finance, stewardship, operational systems.
• Supervise the following areas: CTK Central Service teams: Finance Director, Network Property Manager, Technology/System Department. 
• Provide strategic planning in operational processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with campus pastors for financial planning, administration, and operational development. 
• Oversee the development of operational oversight, including playbook/controls for the CTK Network, including:
  • Budgeting - creation, management, and cash reserves
  • Fiscal policy, payroll, and employee benefits
  • Giving and strategy for generosity at each campus
  • Legal, rent, leases, mortgages, insurance, and taxes
  • IT and data
  • Policies and procedures
  • Human Resources in coordination with the Network Executive Pastor
• Develop capital improvement plans for each campus, including acquisitions and renovations.
• Provide oversight to the finance committee to review and evaluate CTK Network's financial integrity.
• Occasionally attend campus advisory meetings for operational advising and assistance.
• Oversee organizational compliance with federal and state requirements
• Provide biblical spiritual leadership for Operations Teams
  • Develop and consistently apply a biblical theology of stewardship
  • Display your personal calling through the spiritual gift of administration/helps/leadership
  • Consistently bridge the connection between operations and ministry spheres
  • Oversee the spiritual development of generosity within the Network of CTK

Requirements

• Effective leadership experience, both with paid staff and volunteers
• Team building
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments and teams
• Direct managerial/supervisory experience
• Experience managing business and financial contracts (e.g. leases, vendor contracts, loans, etc.) 
• BA in accounting, or similar experience and training 
• Knowledge of GAAP not-for-profit accounting principles and taxation
• Proven track record of organizational leadership, operations and financial management, and strategic planning
• Pastoral experience preferred

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000