Treks Coordinator

Description

The Grove’s Outreach Team works to reach our world for Christ, and to equip the church in carrying out Jesus’ commission to reach the whole world (Acts 1:8).  The Treks Coordinator plays a critical role in empowering the church to make an impact through short-term trips.  Because of the large number of short-term Treks, this position requires strong administrative gifting.  The Treks Coordinator is also a highly relational position, maintaining connections with Trek leaders and global partners, and overseeing The Grove’s global partner hospitality.

Reports to:         Outreach Pastor

Works with:       Global and Local Outreach Staff, volunteers, Trek teams and leaders, global partners

Works:                Full time, approximately 40 hours per week

TEAM DEVELOPMENT — 60%

• Recruit and screen participants for short-term teams; ensure alignment with the spiritual mission of The Grove and the specific ministry objectives of the Trek team.
• Communicate with potential Trek participants; respond to questions.
• Assist with determining team roles for Trek participants.
• Coordinate meetings for team orientation and debriefing.
• Oversee training for Trek participants.
• Develop devotionals to provide spiritual component to Trek experiences.
• Help connect Trek participants with long-term or specialized opportunities.
• Coordinate prayer teams and meetings.

ADMINISTRATIVE — 20%

• Oversee master calendar for Treks.
• Coordinate Treks promotional materials.
• Track Trek team budgets and provide financial oversight.
• Coordinate annual Treks fundraising event.

GLOBAL PARTNER HOSPITALITY – 10%

• Build welcoming relationships with global partners through Treks planning and home assignments; help represent The Grove’s values to global partners.
• Coordinate home assignments for global partners, including housing, vehicle, meetings and connection times.
• Oversee schedule and environment for The Grove’s missionary home.

OTHER MINISTRY — 10%

• Cultivate intimacy with God and growth in Christ-like character through personal and corporate spiritual disciplines.
• Attend Trek send-offs and lead commissioning prayers for teams.
• Serve as a member or leader of short-term Treks from time to time as needed.
• Assist with various Outreach Team events and ministry needs.
• Attend team meetings, all-staff meetings and devotions; lead staff devotions.

­Before submitting a resume and cover letter, please read The Grove’s Statement of Faith and Foundational Beliefs. All applications confirm they have reviewed and are in full agreement with each part of the Statement of Faith and Foundational Beliefs. Submission of a resume and cover letter constitutes an affirmation of alignment with The Grove’s Statement of Faith and Foundational Beliefs.

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