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The Executive Director acts as the primary operational leader of the church. They are responsible for translating the Senior Pastor’s vision into actionable strategy and ensuring the organizational health of the church. The Executive Director provides leadership and oversight to the operational staff and handles the administrative and human resource functions of the congregation.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Leadership & Staff Oversight: Supervise, coach, and conduct performance reviews for the Parish Care Coordinator, Staff Administrative Assistant, Business Operations, Facilities, and IT
Assist the Senior Pastor in setting staff meeting agendas, prioritizing high-level initiatives, and managing special projects
Ensure that every department’s goals and budgets are in direct alignment with the church’s overall mission and the strategic plan
Human Resources & Culture: Oversee all personnel functions, including hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and maintaining the employee handbook
Act as the primary mediator for staff conflicts and ensure a healthy, productive, and spiritually vibrant staff culture
Ensure the church is compliant with all local and federal employment laws and church policies and Leadership Council
Finance & Stewardship: Work with the Business Operations to track and monitor monthly cash flow and expenses
Present clear reporting in partnership with Business Operations as needed to the Senior Pastor, Staff and Finance Committee
Communications & Connections: Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms (web, social media, print) via the Parish Care Coordinator
Oversee the "Connections" pathway through the supervision of the Parish Care Coordinator (from first-time visitor to active member) to ensure no one "falls through the cracks"
Providing planning, coordinating, and executing of church events, including special services, meetings, and community gatherings in partnership with the Staff
Facilities, IT, & Administration: Supervise the IT Specialist to ensure that Microsoft 365, Breeze (ChMS), and security protocols are optimized
Oversee the Business Operations to ensure the building is safe, clean, and functioning as a tool for ministry (including capital improvements) including being the point of contact for the volunteer safety team
Direct the Staff Administrative Assistant to ensure the central office provides high-level support to all ministries
Requirements:
7–10 years of leadership experience, preferably in an Executive Pastor or Executive Director/Director role within a large church or non-profit.