Outreach Coordinator/Education

Our church... is a non-denominational multi-site church with four St. Louis-area campuses where we gather each weekend to study this ancient story found in Scripture that is still transforming lives today. We believe church should be a place where believers in Jesus and skeptics can stand side-by-side to study truth and ask tough questions. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create a service where you can experience the message of Jesus in practical and life-changing ways.

Outreach Coordinator/Education.....is a part-time position (up to 24 hours/week) whose purpose is to further the mission of Outreach at The Crossing through our educational partnerships. The main focus of this role will be to serve as the point of relationship with partner schools, lead volunteers efforts including the Reading Champion program, and coordinate events and physical needs for partner schools. This position will include some weekday office hours, daytime hours at our partner schools, and occasional evening or weekend hours. The ideal candidate will have experience with education in areas of high poverty. Volunteer management/mentoring adults and experience with refugees or ESOL schools is a bonus, but not required.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee relationships with assigned partner schools, which includes
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key school staff and other community partners
  • Managing and coaching volunteers
  • Coordinating the Reading Champion program and being onsite for reading sessions
  • Coordinating events and the fulfillment of physical needs for schools

• Use and maintain simple records in the church database (Rock)

• Assist with large events such as Give Food and Backpack Attack, as assigned

• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Spiritual Gifts Helpful for This Position

• Discernment
• Encouragement
• Leadership
• Shepherding

Character Traits Needed for This Position

• High integrity, able to maintain confidentiality
• Organized, ability manage several projects and relationships at once
• Compassionate, good listener, problem solve
• Life-long learner
• Team player and ability to work with all types of people
• Self-motivated with an ability to coach others

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand school as an organization and build relationships with administration at our partner schools
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload
• Ability to communicate, work with, and minister to a wide variety of people, across cultures and sub-cultures, both inside the church and the community
• Ability to coordinate projects with several moving pieces
• Ability to give clear directions, make quick decisions, and inspire and lead volunteers
• Passion for Biblical justice and reconciliation and an understanding that being a life-long learner of social issues is integral to the work of the Outreach ministry

Required/Training and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Education degree and experience helpful

MUST HAVES FOR ALL STAFF AT THE CROSSING

• Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
• Regard the Bible as God’s final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
• Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing’s Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles

Apply today and see why The Crossing may be a great fit for you!