Job Description
Full-Time
Reports to: Groups Director
Summary of Role
Emmanuel’s Groups Assistant provides administrative and organizational support for Small Groups at the Stones Crossing Campus.
Cultural & Spiritual Expectations of Staff
At Emmanuel Church, we hold staff accountable to living out our mission of seeing people come to Christ and grow in Christ by relentlessly pursuing those that are far from God. Staff will be active & engaged in the church through serving, participating in a group, attending service, and tithing. They will be spiritual leaders who actively pursue a relationship with Christ, practice spiritual disciplines, and uphold biblical standards. All staff agree to abide by staff expectations & uphold the staff values through their daily behaviors and actions, maintaining and contributing to a healthy culture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Care for and support the campus groups and group leaders
- Provide leadership over supportive groups like FPU, Griefshare, Divorce Care, MTO, etc.
- Monitor communication from group leaders, returning messages as directed
- Assist in recruitment, onboarding and training of group leaders
- Assist in planning, setting up and supporting Small Groups Launch initiatives
- Create documents and communication as it relates to Small Group needs
- Utilize Emmanuel’s systems and communication tools to communicate to group leaders
- Works closely with the Groups Director to provide support and needed materials to all groups
- Assist in organization of onsite group space and group launch evenings
- Support baptism preparation at the campus
- Other related tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and/or Experience
- Some college or equivalent relevant ministry experience required
Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in conflict resolution
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational/administrative skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to learn and use Emmanuel’s systems (Rock, Planning Center, etc.) and learn and adapt to new technology
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as part of a team in a flexible and cooperative manner, self-motivated
- Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion when handling personal and ministry information
- Demonstrate a servant heart with spiritual maturity and sensitivity
Spiritual Requirements
- Champion the vision of Emmanuel Church
- Foster and promote a healthy staff culture by adhering to the Emmanuel Staff Behavioral Values
- Willingness to regularly participate in Emmanuel Church activities and events
- Agreement to abide by Emmanuel Church’s Expectations of a Staff Member which include:
o Financial support of the church with your tithe
o Attend one weekend service each week and monthly staff meetings
o Participate in community through small group
o Prioritize a Sabbath (one 24-hour period of time off work each week)
Physical Requirements:
- (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.)
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.
- Required to read, speak, and hear.
- Occasional need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.