Job Overview
Beginning ministry in our neighborhood in 1946, Highlands Community Church is a non-denominational, multi-generational church on the eastside of Seattle committed to helping people find and follow Jesus.
We are excited to begin searching for a Women's Ministry Director to join our team at Highlands. We are passionate about helping people find and follow Jesus, and the Women's Ministry Director will help us to pursue this mission by providing care and leadership for the women of Highlands and our community.
This is a part-time position (20 hours/week), reporting to the Discipleship Pastor. The role's first priority is shepherding women and the volunteer leaders who serve them. The Director will be supported by the Community Life Coordinator for ministry administration and logistics.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Character and Shepherding Heart: Someone who loves God, cares for people, and is committed to serving in the local church. Cherishing the gospel, demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit, and relating well to people.
- Biblical and Theological Conviction: Someone who is aligned with Highlands' Statement of Faith. This person will work with other staff and volunteer leaders to help ensure that teaching across Women's Ministry is biblical and fits Highlands' vision and values.
- Relational Wisdom and Peacemaking: Someone who listens well and is able to bring women of all generations together with different perspectives, serving with truth and grace.
- Leadership and Equipping: Working with the Discipleship Pastor and Adult Ministries, the Director will recruit and train women to care for, disciple, and mentor others.
- Discipleship and Connection: Someone who cultivates discipling relationships among women and provides clear pathways for women to get connected and grow spiritually.
- Hospitality and Mission: Someone who will work with the Women's Ministry Team to help Women's Ministry serve the women already at Highlands and those who are not yet connected.
- Communication and Collaboration: This person will work effectively with women and men, collaborate with staff and volunteers, and contribute thoughtful perspectives regarding the discipleship of women.
- Organization and Execution: This role leans toward relational shepherding. This person will also be organized, delegating well to volunteer leaders, and partner with the Community Life Coordinator, who handles promotion, room reservations, registration, communications requests, and event logistics.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities, listed in priority order
Shepherding and Care
-Provide pastoral care and help to connect women with appropriate mentors, pastors, counselors, and other resources.
-Shepherd, support, and equip a team of volunteer leaders using the gatherings, training, and care methods the Director finds most fruitful, so they have high morale and ownership of Highlands' vision.
-Oversee a welcoming environment for women who are new, disconnected, or exploring Christianity.
Development and Alignment
-In partnership with the Discipleship Pastor and Adult Ministries, contribute to a clear strategy for discipling women that aligns with Highlands' mission and discipleship strategy.
-Recruit and empower volunteer leaders who can disciple, mentor, and care for other women.
-Cultivate meaningful discipling pathways for women to get connected, known, supported, and mentored.
-Collaborate with the Discipleship Pastor and other church leaders to help Women's Ministry be aligned with the broader vision and priorities of Highlands, representing Women's Ministry alongside other ministries.
-Assess the needs of women at Highlands, building on the Helping Women Flourish survey and ongoing feedback.
-Design learning opportunities that include singles, widows, working women, and people with disabilities, considering options outside of current weekday hours and in different formats.
Oversight of Programs and Operations
-Collaborating with Women's Ministry volunteers, plan for, oversee, and implement groups, classes, and events that are aligned with Highlands' mission.
-Oversee teaching and discipleship within Women's Ministry.
-Monitor the Women's Ministry budget in coordination with the Discipleship Pastor.
What Success Looks Like in Year One
-Current studies and events run smoothly through equipped volunteer leaders.
-Women's Ministry volunteer leaders are known, supported, and understand their ministry roles.
-Demonstrable progress is made, in collaboration with the Discipleship Pastor, on one or two development priorities.
Education and Experience
-A Bachelor's degree.
-5+ years of ministry leadership is preferred.
-Previous experience shepherding women within a church or Christian organization is strongly preferred, including experience in recruiting, training, and leading volunteer teams.
Pay Range
$32-$37/hour, depending on experience and education.
About Our Community
Highlands Community Church is located in Renton, Washington, on the east side of Seattle, near Lake Washington and within easy reach of Seattle, Bellevue, and communities throughout King County. The region offers access to mountains, hiking trails, Puget Sound, and the cultural opportunities of the greater Seattle area. Our surrounding communities are economically, culturally, and ethnically diverse, which creates a tremendous opportunity for gospel ministry.