Summary of Duties

The Connections Coordinator recruits and supports a team of leaders and volunteers who create inviting environments to welcome guests, engage people who are new to CTK and help facilitate next steps of connection.

Essential Functions

Connections Team Ministry 

• Work under the direction of the Connection Pastor to develop and carry out strategies to help people move from outside the church to inside and from visitors to engaged participants.
• Alongside the Connections Pastor, plan and organize engaging connection events including generating ideas, creating content, shopping, planning, setting up and  ensuring timely, intentional follow-up.
• Recruit interest group leaders to lead short term groups in order to help people take their first steps or next steps toward biblical community or leadership.
• Carry out a strategy to connect with people new to CTK including responding to connection cards, email inquiries, and first time guests.
• Use software and systems to advertise, track, and create content related to your areas of responsibility.
• Utilize resources to maintain an up-to-date understanding of opportunities to engage at CTK in order to connect people and equip volunteers. 
• This work is primarily accomplished through the effort of volunteers, as such the ability to Identify, recruit, train, and support leaders and volunteers to accomplish the work of the ministry is essential.

Other duties as assigned 

• Thriving relationship with Jesus evidenced by a commitment to growth and dedication to the bible as the authority for living.
• Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to inspire, equip and develop volunteers to accomplish ministry independently.
• Ability to multi-task and manage productivity amidst distractions or while working alone.
• Comfortable interacting with people with differing degrees of social/emotional/financial stability
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills that create accessible systems & reproducible projects.
• Proficient in using or learning software including task management, database, google applications and design programs.
• Ability to be on your feet for up to three hours, lift up to 25 lbs., and set up and clean up large events.