Job Summary:

The New Member Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a welcoming and organized process for integrating new members into the life of the church, coordinating baptism preparation, and maintaining accurate attendance records. This role plays a vital part in supporting the spiritual growth and engagement of the church family, reflecting the values and mission of Green Acres Baptist Church.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties/Responsibilities:    

• Oversee specific budgets.
• Plan for baptisms throughout the year over multiple campuses
• Serve as a point of contact for prospective and new members, offering a welcoming presence and answering questions.
• Maintain accurate records of new member information and ensure follow-up to encourage participation in church life.
• Coordinate with ministry leaders to connect new members with discipleship opportunities, Connect Groups, and service teams.
• Collaborate with the pastoral team to schedule and prepare for baptisms.
• Guide baptism candidates and families through the preparation process, explaining the significance of baptism and church expectations.
• Manage logistics for baptism services, including materials, certificates, and scheduling.
• Manage database for membership, baptisms, and attendance, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare reports on membership and attendance for church leadership.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Spanish fluency is a plus but not required.
• A team player willing to assist with tasks beyond the specific job description and collaborate across all ministries. 
• Be a church member.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s preferred.
• At least two years related experience is a plus. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the campus, mainly on Sundays.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times. 

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.