At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (
www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide regionally-focused care, growth, and development to our local eFam leaders and volunteers who serve from various locations across the world through Watch Parties eGroups, and Youth ministries.
- Engage with volunteers to foster community within Elevation Church Online through regional events & connection opportunities, including Watch Parties, eGroups, Outreach events, Pop-Ups, and & City Centers.
- Develop and implement opportunities that equip volunteers with the spiritual and practical tools needed for effective ministry.
- Provide responsive pastoral care (prayer, encouragement, and spiritual guidance) to leaders and volunteers, including offering support during times of crisis, as needed.
- Facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth and discipleship through one-on-one mentoring, monthly team/regional meetings, and online resources.
- Solicit volunteer feedback regarding their care experiences and use this input to continually improve and adapt care strategies.
- Work closely with other staff members, including volunteer coordinators, pastors, and ministry leaders, to ensure a holistic approach to care, growth, and development within the online ministry.
- Travel regularly to a regional area for in-person connection and support for those within your span of care.
MUST-HAVES
- Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
- Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to empathize and connect with people, facilitating connection easily from a distance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping excellence intact
- Comfortable using online platforms and communication tools for virtual connection, such as video conferencing, email, and chat.
- Collaborative mindset who works best in a team environment
NICE-TO-HAVES
- Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
- Demonstrated experience in pastoral care ministry, counseling, or spiritual care
- Familiarity working in a start-up environment with familiarity in building growth paths
DAY-TO-DAY
- We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
- Travel to your region is required 1-2 times a month to support local leadership development/growth and worship experiences through Watch Parties, City Centers, and Pop Ups.
- There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
- Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
- You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
- We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
- Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.
BENEFITS
- Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
- 403b with 4% match
- Dental & Vision benefits
- Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
- Elevation Church subsidized 6 sessions of counseling annually
- Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
