PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The Connections Associate is passionate about people becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus. They ensure new and existing guests are assimilated into the life and culture of Village Church. They help attendees find belonging, attachment, and community within Village Church and implement strategies to ensure no one falls through the cracks.
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES
- People Focus: Intuitively sees the needs and concerns of others and responds. Collaborates well and has a servant attitude. Builds rapport with others and wins them over. Demonstrates a high Emotional Quotient (EQ) and the ability to read people.
- Thoroughness: Ensures that work and commitments are complete, accurate and have been fulfilled. Able to see and pay attention to details and plans ahead to stay on top of timelines. Possesses a strong ability to focus on tasks and priorities amidst continuous distractions.
- Attention to Communication: Demonstrates excellent communication in written and visual forms, using multiple channels and means. Able to ensure key information is passed onto others by clearly expressing and capturing ideas and concepts. Is sensitive to the communication levels required by varied audiences and can adapt accordingly.
- Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others and follows through on assigned tasks. It’s an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure deliverables are completed on time. Work together effectively with interdependent goals, common values, and norms to foster the best team environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- For the assigned sites (typically regional though some Village-wide responsibilities):
- Executes the New Guest Process on Sundays to facilitate practical connections at the site.
- Connects new and existing guests with their next step and ensures the appropriate follow-up is taken. Is often the first point of contact for new guests and attendees.
- Administrates platforms, processes, and classes designed to assimilate people into the life and culture of Village Church.
- Executes responsibilities as assigned for Advancement processes.
- Supports the process of reengaging inactive members.
- Manages and administrates the department’s internal and external communications.
- Participates in Village-wide and regional events as assigned.
- Ensures all responsibilities are completed in a purposeful, strategic and focused manner that points people to Jesus.
- Acts as a servant by inviting, discipling, training and equipping others to serve.
- Ensures all responsibilities are produced, promoted and led with a high level of innovation and excellence, honouring God at the highest level
- Acts with a sense of ambitious urgency, ensuring all work is completed wisely and impactfully. Time is a gift from God.
- Maintains an openness to being a learner by committing to continuous spiritual, professional, and self-development.
- Contributes to the best team culture by participating joyfully and working well with peers
- Commits to thanking at least one volunteer on a weekly basis.
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with the Standard of Conduct as outlined in the Village Staff Handbook.
KEY RESULTS
Gospel
- Through a successful Connections process, people are experiencing every possible opportunity to hear the Gospel and have it transform their lives.
Community
- New guests are compelled to return to Village Church and become fully assimilated into the life and culture because of the deep sense of belonging and connectedness they experience.
Culture:
- Relationships are being pursued with unchurched people - connecting with them and inviting them to events and Sunday services.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Philosophically aligned with Village Church's Mission, Focus and strategy.
- Fulfills character qualifications as highlighted in 1 Timothy and Titus.
- Fulfill the duties required of Village Church members as outlined in the ‘This is Village Church’ course.
- Has passion and skill for leading people. Proven ability to activate others.
- Experience in ministry or relevant marketplace.
- Pursues a deeper relationship with Christ and greater spiritual growth through prayer, the gospel, and community. Is a disciple.
- Is dependable and servant-hearted; will do any job with joy and passion.
WORK WEEK
- 24 hours/week (Sunday is a workday)
- Flexible schedule and remote work is optional (outside of Sundays)
Benefits
Salary of $23/hour
3 weeks of vacation
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Last updated on Aug 21, 2024