What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groups Director - DMV position at Union Church?
This is a full-time position based out of the Maryland office and is not eligible for remote work.
At Union, we exist for one thing – to unite people with purpose by helping them know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are Spirit-led, enjoyable, generous, purpose-driven, and excellent. That has been our goal for over 20 years and has guided us every single day. We are one church meeting in meeting in 8 different locations and while we're amazed by what God is doing, we aren’t stopping here. What happens next will be beyond what we can imagine. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to Union. We want to help you become the person God made you to be.
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At Union Church, the Groups Director’s primary purpose is to cultivate and create opportunities for people to find freedom through an intentional community where people become known, accepted, supported and developed. This includes recruiting and training group leaders, creating a scalable coaching structure, and leading the pastoral care administration at their campus.
General Responsibilities
- You’ll be a visible leader on the campus, executing the vision of the church and Groups.
- You’ll assist in the overall leadership of the campus, promoting connection and discipleship through Groups.
- You’ll oversee all Group leaders, structures, tracking metrics, and group health.
- You’ll identify opportunities to regularly integrate Groups into every aspect of the church
- You’ll develop and implement an infrastructure of all standard operating systems, cultural expectations, volunteer leadership, and financial viability for the area you oversee.
Must-Have’s
- Passion for discipleship and connecting people into a community
- High-level networking/relational strengths with an ability to execute
- Ability to 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
ADDITIONAL MUST-HAVES
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- Bachelor’s degree in related field (or relevant work experience)
- 3-5 years of work experience in field
- 3-5 years of experience leading teams of diverse skillsets
Nice-To-Have’s
- Management experience
- An ability to read and contextualize data and communicate it in a way that moves others to action
- Experience working or high-level volunteering for a church, non-profit.
- Proficient in Google Drive Suite
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
- Flexible schedule. (Workweek is Sunday-Thursday. Frequent night and weekend availability will be requested)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for 30 minutes.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Union Church offers a generous compensation package. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. In addition to the total compensation package, Union Church staff receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), and paid holiday days.
For full consideration, please include all required parts of the application, including resume/work history, cover letter, minimum salary requirement, and a minimum of three (3) professional references.
