Connections Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Freedom House exists to SHOW PEOPLE WHO JESUS IS. Which means, every person
we hire must have a heart to reach lost people and a love for the Church. God is
writing an unlikely story here in the Midwest and we deeply believe God is readying His
Church for a historic movement that brings glory to HIS name alone.
The Connections Director will help fulfill FH’s vision by working alongside the
Discipleship Team to help lead and implement hospitality and next steps culture.

Reports to:
Chief of Staff

Teams:
Discipleship Teams, Connections Teams


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
● A mature relationship with Jesus Christ that is clear and evident
● Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written, and strategy building skills
● A strong team player and collaborator
● Projects a professional and confident image and is able to handle a stressful pace
● Ability to handle confidential information
● Passion to see the next generation know, experience, and serve Jesus
● Must be a creative contributor to the team and not just a “doer” of projects.
● This role may include work outside of normal business hours


TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
● A strong mastery of Macbook products or an ability to learn
● A strong mastery of Google Workspace
● A mastery or ability to learn PCO and all its components
● A mastery or ability to learn how to design and edit projects in Canva
● Ability to work with BILL financial system and other financial systems that the church implements
● Ability to work within Leadr


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with the Discipleship Department to implement vision in the overall discipleship process.

1. Leadership Development
● Recruit leaders for connections across campus.
● Spread vision and excitement with leaders and the whole church.
● Have a working understanding of onboarding and next steps for connections and next
steps teams.
● Work with the NextGen and Adults Ministries Teams to help create consistency.
● Maintain staff rhythms of meetings, all hands on deck events, ongoing training.

2. Programming
● Develop and execute a meaningful street to seat ministry.
● Build relationships with leaders.
● Will outline and implement systems for “Next Steps” for the Discipleship Department.
● Will partner with the Discipleship Department for follow up within the “Next Steps”
● Will work closely with the Discipleship and Kids Director to help people be directed into
a discipleship ministry appropriately.
● Partner with the Discipleship Team to maintain regular ministry rhythms for relevant
programs (ie attendance, mailings, sign ups, etc).

3. Project/Environment Management
● Be the look and feel manager of relevant spaces.
● Build a team to create and execute hospitality systems and tools/equipment.
● Work with other ministry areas to develop plans and execute for holidays and
special events (ie Christmas).
● Manage and maintain budget for projects in this area

4. Events
● Help host and create ambiance and space for all in ministry events.
● Help provide hospitality and creativity for the Discipleship Department.
● Attend and clean up for appropriate events. The goal is not to attend all events but
to have teams in place to execute.
● Oversee the Outreach Director and help guide the Outreach Team to build
pathways for people to serve and people to connect with Freedom House.
● Update weekly and event data about attendance and pertinent information.
● Support Discipleship Department in communication about events including
implementing systems for newsletters and content.


Employee Understanding
➢ This is a full-time exempt position. The employee must maintain regular and
predictable attendance and be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
➢ Employment with FH is “at will” and employment may be terminated at any time
with or without cause or notice.
➢ The above description covers the most significant duties to be performed but is not
all inclusive. There may be other work assignments from time to time that are not
mentioned in this document.