Business Operations Director

 Chestnut Ridge Church (www.chestnutridgechurch.com) is seeking a Business Operations Director to lead, direct and give oversight to all church operations, including finance, facilities, human resources, administration, information technology and generosity, to help accomplish our vision of being an inviting church that leads people into a growing relationship with God and others.

We are located in the educational, commercial, medical and cultural hub of north-central West Virginia. Home of the Division I, Big 12 West Virginia University Mountaineers, Morgantown is recognized as one of the best small cities in which to live, work and raise a family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the operational readiness of the church through leadership and oversight of the support staff performing duties in administration, finance, human resources, information technology, and facilities management.
• Develop annual financial plans that fund the accomplishment of the mission and strategy of CRC and meet critical financial objectives, such as established cash reserve levels, building programs, etc..
• Effectively oversee Human Resources, including payroll and compliance, benefits and wellness, employee training and development, employee engagement, and talent acquisition; ensure they align with the overall ministry philosophy, culture, and strategy.
• Ensure that our technology strategies (including hardware and devices, applications, infrastructure and information, security, and telecommunications) converge and integrate with the strategy and goals of the church and its diverse ministry areas.
• Aggregating and analyzing church-wide metrics that drive engagement.
• Oversee the maintenance, custodial, property care, security and building usage with the Facilities Director.
• Directly supervise Church Administrator and Facilities Director.
• In partnership with Senior Pastor, develop systems and strategies to cultivate a growing culture of generosity, including donor care and cultivation, and help build generosity pathways for donors to take next steps.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by action, attitude, speech and behavior.
• Agreement with The Ridge’s approach, beliefs and values.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum of 5 years of experience at a church in a leadership position, or experience in a similar field or position.
• Strong executive presence, communication skills, and an ability to interact with and foster trust and respect with our staff, Board of Trustees and church family.
• Strong business acumen; thinking holistically beyond their functional area and can see the big picture for the organization.
• Proficiency in navigating accounting, payroll, and HR and IT systems. Additionally, possesses adept skills in utilizing standard office software packages, with a particular focus on Google Applications, Subsplash, Planning Center, or a similar ChRM.
• Excellent supervisory skills; demonstrated ability to identify, recruit, and develop high-performing teams that deliver consistent value in a complex organization.
• A proven track record of leading through change and ambiguity.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, yet able to work independently.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt/Salaried
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran