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Director
of Operations
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ABOUT EASTOWN
Eastown is a start-up church located in San Ramon, California. We are deeply passionate about our mission of inspiring and equipping anyone to love like Jesus where they live, work, and play. We believe if we do this well and by God’s grace, we will see love, healing, and justice spread where we are each strategically placed. While our local context is the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, (the #1 un-churched and de-churched area in our nation) part of our church body is now located in other places on account of our online service option. We invite anyone to “love local” in the specific communities God has intentionally placed them.
Our Values
LOVED NO MATTER WHAT
Demonstrated by our desire to create a safe place for anyone to feel loved, experience authenticity, and find belonging. Because we believe that everyone is made in the image of God and loved by Him, we will strive to create a culture that exudes God’s love, provides an opportunity for genuine relationships, and invites everyone to pursue Jesus at their own pace.
RELATIONSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN
Demonstrated by the intentional opportunities we provide for anyone to experience community combined with an invitation to grow in their faith journey no matter where they are at. We believe that through community, individuals can find encouragement, direction and accountability as they discover all God has in store for them.
FREEDOM IN JESUS
Demonstrated by the life change that takes place as we follow Jesus and experience healing and growth from addictions, broken relationships, and chains that have held us back from stepping into the life that God has for each person. We will provide a culture that listens to the stories of others, provides opportunities and resources that point to freedom in Jesus, and celebrates life change in the lives of others.
IMPACT WHERE WE LIVE
Demonstrated by acknowledging the location in which we are strategically placed and identifying opportunities to pursue relationships, bring joy, and serve others in those circles. We will strive to lead by example in our own communities and provide resources for anyone to have impact in their neighborhoods and communities.
JUSTICE IN ACTION
Demonstrated by our willingness to acknowledge and lament where our complacency and silence has contributed to systemic racism in our country and the church. We will discover ways to listen, learn, and give to people of color in our local and greater communities as we go on the journey of racial reconciliation. We will identify and provide tangible ways to advocate for and serve the oppressed in the Bay Area.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Eastown is looking to hire an Executive Director/Pastor to help provide leadership to Eastown’s day-to-day operations, Sunday experiences, and other aspects of staff development, culture, and ministry. The primary goals of this position are to ensure:
Eastown operations run efficiently and effectively.
Eastown Leads and volunteer leads feel supported and resourced.
Systems and processes are improved and/or created where needed.
Improve our culture of leadership development with both volunteers and staff.
This role reports to Michaell Dupin, Co-lead of Eastown.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Executive Director/Pastor is responsible for developing the people and systems necessary for the following areas to be effective at Eastown:
Day-to-day Operations
Create, implement, and consistently optimize systems and processes
Manage and oversee staff (currently 6)
Oversee all HR processes including the ability to hire, reposition and let staff go in collaboration with Lead Pastors.
Help create culture and coordinate calendar & logistics for staff meetings, offsite trainings, and management team meetings
Collaborate with bookkeeper to track budget, share reports, and manage expense reimbursements
Help develop and execute all new person connection processes
Sunday Operations
Manage & Oversee operations, staff and volunteer teams on Sunday
Ensure Set Up/Tear Down processes are clear, concise, and easy to train in
Lead relationship with facility point of contact
Track and maintain supplies for all ministries in coordination with volunteer leads
Volunteer Teams
Help develop a volunteer leadership pipeline
Recruit and equip volunteer leadership and team members
Help create an enthusiastic and servanthood culture at Eastown
Establish additional volunteer teams to manage other events/administrative tasks as needed
Special Events Operations
Build a volunteer team to help own all elements of special event planning and execution
Strategic Leadership
Work with lead pastors to help shape Eastown Staff culture
Anticipate challenges and problem solve to help co-leads stay focused on leading the movement of Eastown forward
Lead & teach in a variety of environments (staff/volunteer development, spiritual formation environments, small groups etc)
Assist with leadership and staff development
Strategic Operations
Collaborate with Eastown leadership to:
Craft messaging and supporting materials for strategic communications (e.g., church-wide vision night)
Help co-leads ensure the mission, vision, and values of Eastown are reflected in all significant decisions
Ministerial Duties
This position may be called upon to assist in ministerial duties such as:
Praying and giving spiritual advice to others
Leading others to worship by helping them serve with their gifts
Teaching and leading small groups
Sharing the gospel message with clarity
Teaching, instructing, or organizing religious initiatives
Performing baptisms, serving communion, performing wedding ceremonies and funerals
WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE
We believe what happens outside of Sunday is just as important as what happens on Sunday. Generally, that means we work Sunday through Thursday, with a half day off during the week to offset Sunday hours. There will typically be a few Sunday logistics we need to confirm on Saturdays that will require brief attention. About once a quarter, we have a “Love Local” event that all staff are required to attend. During these events, we partner with local organizations to support our local community.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
Ideally 3-5 years of experience in a similar role with increasing scope of responsibility
Demonstrated heart for ministry (e.g. staff or volunteer role)
Experience evaluating, improving, and leading new systems and processes, including technology stack (e.g., Asana, G-suite, Dropbox)
Experience recruiting and building volunteer teams
Great organizational and project management skills
Great problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Great written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable creating structure from ambiguity
Skills in Microsoft Office and G-suite
Ability to anticipate change and react efficiently and expeditiously
Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to offer constructive feedback
Passionate relationship with Jesus: producing fruit and committed to spiritual health and discipleship
Passion to connect with and impact those who do not have a relationship with God
Affirm Eastown’s mission, vision, beliefs and strategies
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
Strive for excellence
Prioritize clear communication
Adaptability
Spiritual authority
Teachable spirit
Committed to the mission and vision of Eastown
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
At Eastown, we care deeply about people and that extends to our staff. Our benefits and perks are designed to care for the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health of our people.
Benefits
Paid health insurance (Kaiser Permanente)
Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays
Perks
Hybrid work location: our team will work 3 days in Eastown Hub space, with other hours available to work in remote locations as needed.
Flexible hours during the week as needed
Counseling stipend
Spiritual development stipend (e.g., for a conference, retreat)
Paid time off each year for a mission trip
Laptop computer
Director
of Kids
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ABOUT EASTOWN
Eastown is a start-up church located in San Ramon, California. We are deeply passionate about our mission of inspiring and equipping anyone to love like Jesus where they live, work, and play. We believe if we do this well and by God’s grace, we will see love, healing, and justice spread where we are each strategically placed. While our local context is the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, (the #1 un-churched and de-churched area in our nation) part of our church body is now located in other places on account of our online service option. We invite anyone to “love local” in the specific communities God has intentionally placed them.
Our Values
LOVED NO MATTER WHAT
Demonstrated by our desire to create a safe place for anyone to feel loved, experience authenticity, and find belonging. Because we believe that everyone is made in the image of God and loved by Him, we will strive to create a culture that exudes God’s love, provides an opportunity for genuine relationships, and invites everyone to pursue Jesus at their own pace.
RELATIONSHIPS THAT STRENGTHEN
Demonstrated by the intentional opportunities we provide for anyone to experience community combined with an invitation to grow in their faith journey no matter where they are at. We believe that through community, individuals can find encouragement, direction and accountability as they discover all God has in store for them.
FREEDOM IN JESUS
Demonstrated by the life change that takes place as we follow Jesus and experience healing and growth from addictions, broken relationships, and chains that have held us back from stepping into the life that God has for each person. We will provide a culture that listens to the stories of others, provides opportunities and resources that point to freedom in Jesus, and celebrates life change in the lives of others.
IMPACT WHERE WE LIVE
Demonstrated by acknowledging the location in which we are strategically placed and identifying opportunities to pursue relationships, bring joy, and serve others in those circles. We will strive to lead by example in our own communities and provide resources for anyone to have impact in their neighborhoods and communities.
JUSTICE IN ACTION
Demonstrated by our willingness to acknowledge and lament where our complacency and silence has contributed to systemic racism in our country and the church. We will discover ways to listen, learn, and give to people of color in our local and greater communities as we go on the journey of racial reconciliation. We will identify and provide tangible ways to advocate for and serve the oppressed in the Bay Area.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Eastown is looking to hire a full-time Director of Kids to:
Lead all programming for Kids ages 0-5th grade
Build and nurture volunteer teams
Help equip families to lead their kids in the way of Jesus outside of Sundays.
Create avenues to love local, impacting families in our communities
This role reports to Michaell Dupin, Co-lead of Eastown.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and Oversee Kids’ Sunday Experience
Prepare age engaging curriculum for each class from our curriculum provider
Help children understand they are strategically placed to make an impact and equip them to love local where they live
Cultivate a heart in children for justice
Manage kids check in process and supply inventory for each class
Create a weekly hook, monthly theme, characters and bi-monthly event for kids to be excited and want to invite friends
Oversee the setup and tear down of the Eastown Kids area
Build and Nurture Kids Volunteer Team
Recruit and train new volunteers for each age group
Provide ongoing development and community for Eastown Kids Team (e.g., training in caring for kids with special needs,)
Provide vision, care, and faith next steps for each Kids volunteer
Manage Eastown Kids volunteer scheduling, including creating schedules, confirming availability, and communicating with scheduled teams each week
Follow up weekly to ensure room leads and characters are prepared and excited for the curriculum
Create a culture of shoulder tapping and shadowing within Eastown Kids team
Develop a team to plan and execute special event Sundays
Equip & Connect Families
Utilize curriculum resources to partner with families in their children’s spiritual development
Create a plan to partner with parents in the spiritual development of their children based on their most pressing needs
Help Eastown families and kids understand Eastown’s mission, vision, and values in the context of kids
Create smaller avenues for kids and families to connect with one another by age groups
Create love local avenues to love and connect with families in our community, outside the walls of Eastown
Administration
Maintain Church Community Builder (CCB) database for Eastown Kids
Maintain compliance with state/federal requirements
Maintain Kids ministry budget
Oversee Eastown Kids Attendance Reporting
Attend staff meetings 2x per month
Utilize Mailchimp & Clearstream for communication with families
Other tasks and responsibilities assigned by your manager
Additional Love Local/Operation Support
Provide operational and administrative for new families at Eastown
Collaborate in ways to equip and inspire the Eastown community to love their neighbors
Collaborate to oversee planning and operations of the Love Local rhythm/events
Ministerial Duties
This position may be called upon to assist in ministerial duties such as:
Praying and giving spiritual advice to others
Leading others to worship by helping them serve with their gifts
Teaching and leading small groups
Sharing the gospel message with clarity
Teaching, instructing, or organizing religious initiatives
Performing baptisms, serving communion, performing wedding ceremonies and funerals
WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE
We believe what happens outside of Sunday is just as important as what happens on Sunday. Generally, that means we work Sunday for services and normal office hours Monday - Thursday. There will be some Saturday hours at times, and some evenings hours. About once a quarter, we have a “Love Local” event that all staff are required to attend. During these events, we partner with organizations supporting our local community.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
3-5 years of experience working with kids and/or students, with increasing leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated heart for working in kids’ ministry (e.g., previous staff or volunteering roles)
Comfort creating warm, welcoming environments for kids, students, and parents
Demonstrated competence in sourcing doctrinally-sound and engaging curriculum
Demonstrated experience recruiting, building, and directing volunteer teams
Heart for helping kids and students grow in their faith
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and dynamic environment
Exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working with Planning Center Online (PCO) and G-suite
Ability to anticipate change and react efficiently and expeditiously
Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to offer constructive feedback
Mature faith and commitment to your own spiritual development
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
Compassion and empathy
Unquestionably trustworthy
Strive for excellence
Prioritize clear communication
Adaptability
Spiritual authority
Teachable spirit
Committed to the mission and vision of Eastown
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
At Eastown, we care deeply about people and that extends to our staff. Our benefits and perks are designed to care for the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health of our people.
Benefits
Paid health insurance (Kaiser Permanente)
Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays
Perks
Hybrid work location: our team has freedom to work remote on Mondays and then we work Tues - Thurs in office
Counseling stipend
Spiritual development stipend (e.g., for a conference, retreat)
Paid time off each year for an Eastown mission trip
