Job Title: Program Manager for Mission
Reports to: Pastor for Mission and Outreach
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: 40 hours/week
Date: September 2024
Salary Band: $55K – 65K
Job Summary: This position will serve as the primary liaison between LOPC and our mission partners, supervise and develop mission opportunities and service learning for all generations in the life of the church, actively participate in service opportunities personally, develop and oversee communications, actively liaise with the Mission (MIS) Team, and coordinate work with the Pastor for Mission and Outreach. This position will develop participation goals for members and friends of LOPC, maintain an up-to-date database on volunteers, and generate excitement and engagement with the congregation regarding our mission service efforts. They will maintain and nurture relationships with mission partners, LOPC leadership, members and volunteers. The position will coordinate the execution of mission programs and initiatives and provide administrative, financial and logistical support.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Mission – 100%
- Provide primary coordination, in conversation with the Pastor for Mission and Outreach, for the planning and support of mission programming and coordinate the implementation of programs and events.
- Provide support for all MIS sub-ministry team leaders in executing their goals and events and make sure they are aligned with the LOPC Vision statement and the MIS Mission Statement.
- Plan, coordinate and execute annual MIS events including, but not limited to, Warm Winter Nights, love does, Alternative Gift Market and the Christmas Food Box Drive.
- Discover current mission opportunities with LOPC mission partners and the greater community and determine, alongside the Pastor for Mission and Outreach, which are appropriate and viable for congregational participation.
- Provide leadership and logistical support before, during and after all mission trips.
- Be available to personally participate, as coordinated with the Pastor for Mission and Outreach, in various mission trips and projects.
- Coordinate publicity of mission programs via the LOPC website, social media, Connections & FOCUS and the development of brochures and other printed materials while assuring consistent and accurate content
- Recruit and schedule volunteers to serve on LOPC teams and nurture their participation
- Maintain an accurate representation of member involvement on Fellowship ONE and create reports that reflect it.
- Attend regular staff meetings and regularly engage the congregation around Sunday worship and other large-scale gatherings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Five years experience working in office setting, preferably providing leadership in a non-profit, or similar, which makes extensive use of volunteers.
Special Skills, Licenses or Certifications: MS Office Suite, website and database applications.
Desired Qualifications:
Christian faith
Demonstrates LOPC Core Values
Supports LOPC Mission, Vision and Objectives
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Dependable
Strong analytical skills
Good people skills (pleasant, caring, respectful, able to relate to diverse population)
Self-starter
Prior experience in a church or other non-profit is highly desirable.
