What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Community Engagement position at First Presbyterian Church Houston?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Community Engagement plays a critical role in fostering deep connections by fostering the engagement of the FPC community, from guests to members, in the rhythms of our church (gathering in worship, equipping in community, and serving on mission). This position leads the way in defining and managing the guest experience, facilitating programs that support engagement at each stage of the member lifecycle, and supporting efforts to promote generosity.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term engagement strategies that align with the church’s mission and vision. Regularly assess and refine these initiatives to enhance effectiveness and impact.
- Member Engagement: Design pathways, based on the guest-to-member lifecycle, for those in the FPC community to engage in equipping, serving, and giving opportunities both within the church and in the broader community
- Volunteer Recruitment and Development: Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers to serve in hospitality, greeting, ushering, and other roles needed to support a positive guest experience.
- Engagement Communications: Partner with the communications team to develop and implement communication messaging, materials, and programs to support member engagement pathways.
- Congregational Feedback and Needs Assessment: Regularly engage with church members to gather feedback, understand their needs, and identify areas for improvement in engagement.
- Technology and Systems: Integrate technology to enhance church engagement through tools such as the FPC app (TouchPoint) and other platforms to ensure that members remain connected.
Qualifications
- A passionate, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a heart for connecting people to the church and its mission.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 years of experience in church ministry and volunteer engagement.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to create and implement strategic plans for congregation engagement.
- At least 2 years of experience coordinating volunteers and planning events.
- Experience using church management software, social media platforms, and virtual meeting tools.
- Collaborative leadership style with flexibility, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset to address challenges related to engagement and connection.
- Self-starter who enjoys building and developing new initiatives.