Next Generation Ministries Admin

• NextGen Support
• Serve as the administrative lead for contracts, payments, calendar and registration forms related to the Next Generation Team.
• Collaborate with the NextGen team to plan and execute initiatives.
• Organize logistics for onsite, offsite, and online meetings and events.
• Maintain database records for NextGen leaders for all 500 churches in Missouri.
• Coordinate distribution of birthday cards and work anniversary cards to local leaders.
• Track and maintain Safe Gatherings certifications for appointed clergy.
• Maintain office records, Conference building calendar, NextGen staff calendars and Associate Director’s calendar.
• Gather and process data pre- and post-events to see trends to tell a story, for tracking purposes.
• Unite Conference Support
• Pre-Event
• Coordinate registration: monitor and maintain church and individual registration forms, follow-up on payments and assist with refunds, assist churches with registration inquiries, distribute dorm allotments and help churches stay within Safe Gatherings ratios.
• Collaborate with the communications team to gather content for promotional emails and other needed marketing placements.
• Help maintain the UNITE website with event-related information.
• Participate in planning meetings when necessary and track progress on projects.
• Manage contracts for talent, vendors and ministry partners.
• Gather stage-time content from talent.
• On-Site Coordination
• Coordinate room preparations for breakouts and main session alongside host school.
• Assist in preparing talent rooms and providing logistical support for them.
• Develop an effective process for registration, med intake, distribution of event materials, schedules and signage in coordination with host school.
• Provide supply runs for any missing materials needed.
• Post-Event Support
• Work with the communications team to send out post-event evaluations for leaders, parents and students.
• Format and summarize feedback for easy analysis and distribution.
• Assist with post-event reporting, follow-ups and thank-you notes.
• Collaboration/Coordination
• Attend and collaborate with the NextGen team on ministries throughout the Conference.
• Work with the NextGen Associate Director to ensure all work aligns with Conference vision and mission.
• Work with the Bishop, directors, chancellor, Cabinet and Mission Council to fulfill the vision of the Conference – relentlessly lead our churches to become outwardly focused and spiritually centered Christ followers.

Minimum Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Safe Gatherings Certification

Desired Experience

• Active faith in Jesus Christ
• Undergraduate or graduate education in areas like business, communication, organizational leadership, etc.
• Experience in kids, youth or college-aged ministry preferred
• Familiarity with the United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan tradition
• Strong administrative and project management skills

Other Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Significant attention to detail
• Data-entry and processing
• Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Willingness to travel within Missouri, with occasional weekend responsibilities
• Flexibility to work irregular hours for priority projects
• Commitment to ongoing learning and training (e.g., implicit bias, boundaries education)
• Willingness to learn Brick River (database) and Asana (project management platform)

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range, depending upon experience, is $47,000-$57,000 (including housing if clergy). Position will be Full-Time Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Employer-provided health insurance through a “private exchange” maintained by the United Methodist Church. Employee will be provided an employer-contribution sufficient to purchase three of the six plans offered on the private exchange with the option to purchase increased health, dental and vision coverage through tax-free payroll withholdings.
• An employer contribution to the United Methodist 403(b) retirement plan known as the “United Methodist Personal Investment Plan” in the amount of 12% of salary. Employee may contribute additional amounts on a pre-tax, after-tax or Roth basis through payroll withholdings. Optional death and disability coverage available through payroll withholdings.
• Paid-Time Office accruing at a rate equal to two weeks in initial years of employment and increasing up to four weeks after several years.
• Travel expenses will be reimbursed per the Conference reimbursement policy outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MO 65202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, MO 65202

Salary : $47,000 - $57,000