New Life Downtown Teams & Operations Pastor

Description

Job Title: Teams & Operations Pastor

Department: New Life Downtown

Reports to: New Life Downtown Lead Pastor

Status: Full-Time | Salary

Schedule: Sun - Ths | 40 Hours

Supervisory role: Yes

Last updated: 2/14/25

New Life Church's mission is to make disciples in the Pikes Peak region, by calling people to worship, connect and serve.  

             To serve New Life Downtown by leading various Sunday morning and mid-week volunteer teams, by discipling and

             caring for team leaders and volunteers, and by overseeing many of operational aspects of our ministries including

             communications, events, systems/processes, etc.

Looking for Individual who is:

• Spiritually Mature: Maturely embodies and imparts formational practices such as communion, confession, prayer, Sabbath, and community.
• Self-Directed: Proven ability to take initiative.
• Organized & Detailed: Able to systematize and manage several projects while pursuing efficiency and ensuring accuracy.
• Technologically Proficient: Able to work with several programs including Office 365, Church Community Builder, Planning Center Online, etc.
• Strong Communicator: Able to communicate in an engaging and effective manner.

             Essential Responsibilities:

             Leadership Role

• Collaborate with Lead Pastor and Lead Team to further vision & strategy of New Life Downtown
• Communicate and execute this vision and strategy in areas of operational oversight
• Meet regularly with Lead Pastor for oversight
• Meet regularly with supervised staff to provide oversight
• Collaborate with New Life Central and other New Life congregations as needed
• Perform other duties when requested to do so by the Lead Pastor

             Teams Role

• Lead efforts to recruit, vet, train, develop, empower, celebrate, and care for volunteers to serve as Team Leaders and members
• Oversee systems and resources for volunteer teams including those related to Set Up & Tear Down,  Life Safety, Communion, Prayer, Scripture Reading, and more
• Oversee set up and tear down of lobby, hallways, Kids Ministry, Sanctuary, etc. for New Life Downtown services
• Communicate effectively with staff and congregants, particularly with Team Leaders and volunteers
• Plan and execute Team Launches & Team Days in collaboration with the Lead Pastor
• Oversee the Serve Team process queues in Church Community Builder
• Oversee the scheduling of volunteer teams in Planning Center Services or Church Community Builder
• Collaborate with Serve Team staff at New Life Central

             Operations Role

• Serve as the primary contact for New Life Downtown with Palmer High School, District 11 and other business partners
• Assist Lead Pastor with future building as needed
• Coordinate execution of New Life Downtown services
• Oversee execution of all New Life Downtown events and communications in partnership with Coordinator of Communications & Events and New Life Central
• Assist all New Life Downtown staff with IT needs and training including the use of various programs
• Develop, oversee, and execute New Life Downtown organizational systems and processes including the development of engagement reports and analysis, staff onboarding, project management, etc. 
• Collaborate with New Life Central including serving as the CCB (Database) champion for NLD

             Staff Role

• Attend New Life Downtown on Sunday mornings, missing no more than four Sundays per year
• Attend New Life Downtown staff meetings and retreats
• Assist New Life Downtown staff with special services and events
• Assist with New Life Downtown and New Life Church Tier One Events including but not limited to Team Days and Special Services
• Demonstrate ongoing financial support of the ministries of New Life Church and New Life Downtown
• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment among our staff and complete the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries and events of New Life Church
• Perform other duties when requested to do so by the Lead Pastor
• Serve as Pastor on Call and Pastor on Site, as well as conducting pastoral visitations
• Actively participate in service responsibilities, altar and First Wednesday gatherings
• Assist the department in coordinating various tasks and procedures.
• Assist supervisor with special projects, events, and diverse tasks in support of the department. 
• Attend department meetings, regular all-staff meetings and other meetings as required.
• Utilize a thorough understanding of New Life Church employee policies and procedures.
• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment.
• Cooperate with leadership by performing any other duties when asked to do so.

• Demonstrate a servant heart, with spiritual maturity and sensitivity
• Possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with personal and ministry information
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling ministry information
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Able to work well under pressure and time constraints, utilizing multi-tasking skills and assessment of the priority of the moment, in an environment of changing priorities and demands.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Proven organizational and leadership skills
• Show proficiency in computer skills including use of MS Office and familiarity with church database systems.
• Present as positive and personable with caring and encouraging disposition.
• Strong people skills
• Strong leadership and team building abilities
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Able to analyze complex situations and develop solutions
• Ability to read and carry out written and oral instructions
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity and experience with a variety of software applications such as; MS Office Suite applications – Word, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with email, such as MS Outlook.
• Strong organizational and office skills
• Ability to handle constantly changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical functions.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels.
• Personable and helpful attitude
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and to complete projects with little guidance
• Able to work under pressure
• Maintain the confidentially of sensitive information

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s Degree Preferred

Experience:  2-3 years of vocational ministry or 4-5 years of volunteer ministry experience

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to sit and occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Close visual acuity is necessary to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job.  It is intended to reflect the principal job elements essential for making compensation and employment decisions.

I have read and understood the requirements for this position, and I can perform the essential responsibilities for this position.

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Qualifications

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000