Connections Director (Riverwalk Campus)

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the vision of the church through the various connection points of the local campus: social media, first-time guests, small groups, etc.
• Assist in the overall leadership of the campus, promoting connection and discipleship through small groups, volunteer teams, and overall engagement.
• Implement the infrastructures of all standard operating systems, cultural expectations, volunteer leadership, and financial viability for the area you help to lead.
• Oversee the connections process, creating systems for first-time guests and those who make a decision for Christ to take the next steps in growing their faith.
• Continue to build and steward the digital presence of your campus, with a goal of moving those connected digitally to engaging locally at the campus.
• Build and execute multi-channel communication strategies for campus-wide initiatives.
• Lead connections volunteers as they follow up with first-time guests and help them become part of the local church.

MUST-HAVES

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• Passion for discipleship and connecting people into a community
• High-level networking/relational strengths with an ability to execute
• Ability to take initiative and make sound, critical decisions under pressure 
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Great attention to detail and time-management skills
• Well-versed in Google Suite and social media platforms
• Passionate about building systems and using data to inform decision-making

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
• High-level experience in data management and/or social media
• Background in Communications or Marketing

DAY-TO-DAY

• We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
• There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
• Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
• You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
• Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidized 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)