Connections Team Lead

Position Summary:

Execute the vision cast by central leadership at the Nicholasville Campus, focusing on building a resilient church to reach one more through radical hospitality and creating an inviting, barrier-free environment where people can encounter Jesus.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in Central Connections Team meetings.

• Make sure all church attendees walk away from the weekend having the best experience a church can provide; from the parking lot to the auditorium and everywhere in between.

• Support the vision that the best weekend experience happens in the room; lead volunteer teams to maximize auditorium space, identify open seats, and purposefully guide people inside to defiantly worship Jesus and hear the unashamed truth of the Gospel.

• Execute the New Here process for first time visits to Southland (from initial arrival through follow-up), creating a welcoming experience and helping them take their next steps.

• Connections Team Volunteers.

• Recruit, evaluate, interview and train all new volunteers.

• Develop new and existing volunteers, raising up leaders aligned with the direction God is leading our church and building teams fully bought into the vision of reaching one more person for Jesus.

• Communicate effectively with volunteers and ensure prompt responses to scheduling.

• Shepherd volunteers through connection, care, appreciation, and wise counsel.

• Collaborate each weekend with the Security and Medical team.

• Work with the Planning Team to execute specific service elements and support other ministry areas and special events that utilize the Connections Team.

• Participate in the life and ministry of the Nicholasville Campus and Southland at large.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Central Connections Team, the Nicholasville Campus Pastor and all Nicholasville Campus Ministry Leads.

• Attend meetings as needed.

• Foster consistent communication.

• Other Duties as Assigned.

What we are looking for:

• A strong belief in the mission, and core values of Southland
• Great attention to detail and the ability to solve problems quickly
• Familiarity with Google calendar and Google suite of products
• Ability to develop processes and communicate those effectively
• A desire to grow, learn and improve
• The ability to receive feedback and make adjustments as necessary
• A spirit of humility and service
• Ability to deliver top quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Lives their life according to the Bible's instructions

The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday and includes some evening hours.

Sound like you? We''d love for you to apply!