Outreach Director

Job Purpose: 

The purpose of the Outreach Director at Journey Church is to oversee the church’s efforts in implementing a key part of its mission: to “Go & Love.” This Director leads the congregation in all local, national, and international outreach opportunities and serves as a public liaison with community groups and related ministries. This person should have demonstrated leadership experience, a passion for ministry to those in need, the organizational gifts to oversee a large, complex ministry effort, and the ability to inspire volunteer leaders to invest their time and energy to support it.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Be a visible leader across campuses, executing the vision of the church and heart of the Outreach ministry.
• Lead efforts in assimilating Journey Church attendees into local, global and national outreach opportunities.
• Lead efforts in the development and cultivation of outreach partner relations in Palm Beach County and the United States.
• Work directly with ministry stream leaders of Journey Church campus to coordinate outreach opportunities for each ministry of Journey Church.
• Maintain an active calendar for ministry, campus and church wide specific serving opportunities.
• Promote and support all Journey Church departments and directors to have a strong focus on outreach effectiveness within the ministry stream.
• Work with direct supervisor and lead pastor in the coordination and planning out outreach opportunities.
• Manage ministry budget for local, national and global outreach.
• Manage internal and external communication of upcoming serving opportunities.
• Lead, coordinate and oversee Journey Church Benevolence as a whole.
• Plan, lead and direct all global mission trips and partnerships.
• Social media manager for Outreach socials.
• Assume responsibilities for tasks beyond defined job description as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Share the gospel across the world.
• Perform other tasks as assigned..

Sunday Responsibilities: 

• Lead Sunday Outreach teams for lobby initiatives, donation drives and event sign-ups
• Stage time: Announcements, pre-game and closings
• Assist with Baptisms
• Pastoral presence in lobby at all times

Qualifications / Experience: 

• Spiritually mature: models the lifestyle of a passionate follower of Jesus Enthusiastically models God's vision for Journey Church
• Must feel a call from God to lead others into serving their community in service related proiects
• Demonstrable experience working with or managing local missions/serving opportunities Self-starter who shows initiative and attention to detail
• Reliable, hard worker who multitasks well
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and enjoys building relationships with diverse groups and individuals
• Proficiency, comfort, and interest in working with local organizational leadership for the sake of ongoing partnership
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

Spiritual Attributes: 

• Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Commitment to personal spiritual growth
• Models standards and expectations of leaders within Journey Church
• Aligns with Journey’s spiritual beliefs and staff values
• Spiritually mature: models the lifestyle of a passionate follower of Jesus
• Must attend Journey Church

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This role is responsible for the supervision of the Outreach Coordinator, Associate Outreach Coordinators and Outreach Volunteers