Missions Coordinator

Davidson United Methodist Church
Missions Coordinator
Position Description:
Provide administrative support to assist the Pastor for Mission and the Missions Team in strengthening and maintaining mission opportunities and relationships for Davidson United Methodist Church (DUMC).
 
Status: part-time, hourly, non-exempt, at-will
Hours: 20-24 hours per week (includes some evenings and occasional Sundays)
Benefits: 403(b) Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off
Supervisor:  Pastor of Missions
 
Primary Duties (including but not limited to)

• Serve as administrative representative for DUMC mission opportunities (Internal Missions, External Partners, and External Missions) providing support as appropriate. This may include creating/managing on-line registration, creating publicity, managing space, and other church resources.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information within the church’s data bases (ACS and Breeze) including address, contact information, important dates, medical alerts, etc.
• Assist Pastor of Missions and the Mission Team with the collection and processing of grant applications, quarterly disbursements, and annual reporting from mission partners and agencies.
• Assist the Pastor of Missions and the Missions Team with the identification, recruitment, and retention of volunteer support for our local agency partners and ministry opportunities at DUMC.
• Establish and maintain organizational & communication practices to facilitate volunteer engagement and participation in DUMC mission programs and opportunities (i.e., Monthly Mission Collection, Missions Prayer Focus, etc.)
• In cooperation with the Pastor of Missions and Mission team, keep social media, website, and other media for missions up-to-date and fresh (and/or provide up-to-date information person(s) responsible for communication updates)
• In cooperation with other administrative staff, provide back-up support to answer phones and welcome guests to the church offices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Approved Safe Sanctuary background check required (upon offer of employment).
• Be respectful of United Methodist tradition and practices. Practicing Christian preferred.
• Basic understanding of the Bible.
• Passion for faith-based mission work including grant administration and volunteer coordination.
• Able to work independently, sometimes without direct supervision.
• Knowledge and experience creating social media content (including, but not limited to Instagram, Facebook and TikTok).
• Experience with church culture a plus.
• Able to collaborate with diverse individuals.
• Communicate well both in written and verbal forms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, Publisher, PowerPoint, Teams) preferred.
• Proficiency with video conferencing along with cloud-based document storage and communication platforms desired.
• Ability and willingness to learn church membership software (ACS Technologies and Breeze).