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    Part Time (20-25 Hrs/Week), Sunday-Wednesday

    Position Summary

    The Guest & Next Steps Coordinator helps create a church where people are welcomed, noticed, and invited to take their next step. This role leads and equips the Guest Services Team to create a culture of radical hospitality while developing intentional ways to follow up with guests and participants and connect them to deeper relationships, involvement, and faith at Woods Chapel.

    Core Values

    All staff must embrace the following values in support of the mission of Woods Chapel Church:

    • Go Team

    • Effective Impact

    • Fearless Exploration

    • Courageous Conversations

    Role and Responsibilities

    1. Recruit, train, and equip the Guest Services Team Leaders and volunteers for Sunday morning and special event hospitality. (40%)

    • Coordinate weekly Guest Services volunteer schedules and ensure each ministry area is appropriately staffed.

    • Regularly evaluate the guest experience and identify opportunities to improve hospitality, communication, and ministry effectiveness.

    • Develop and empower Team Leaders and volunteers to take ownership of their areas of ministry, creating a sustainable volunteer-led ministry.

    • Communicate the importance of anticipating the needs of first-time and returning guests and ensure the team is prepared to respond well.

    2. Invite, follow-up, and encourage individuals to take their next step in faith and connection. (40%)

    • Manage and coordinate Text in Church communications and follow-up with guests, participants, and others engaging with the church.

    • Develop and maintain intentional follow-up processes that ensure timely communication.

    • Collaborate with ministry departments to connect individuals to appropriate next steps for connection and spiritual growth.

    3. Organize and provide leadership for Growth Track Classes. (10%)

    • Coordinate the planning, scheduling, registration, communication, and logistics for Growth Track classes, ensuring a welcoming and excellent participant experience.

    • Recruit and personally invite guests and participants to Growth Track, providing timely communication and follow-up before, during, and after each class.

    • Collaborate with ministry departments to connect participants to appropriate next steps.

    4. Participate in the life and ministry of Woods Chapel. (10%)

    • Continued growth in personal spiritual formation through daily practices (i.e. chapel, devotion, and prayer).

    • Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as needed, ensuring that no ministry silos exist at Woods Chapel Church.

    • Participate in church-wide events and holidays that are critical to Woods Chapel culture.

    Qualifications and Educational Requirements

    • Demonstrates a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ

    • High School Graduate, B.S. preferred or equivalent

    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an emphasis on direct guest and volunteer interaction

    • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft products

    • Proven success in recruiting, training, and equipping leaders

    • Successful goal setting, follow-up, and achievement skills

    • Ability to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds

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    Full Time (40 Hrs/Week)

    Position Summary

    The Facilities Director develops and executes plans for the effective use, care, and stewardship of the church’s facilities in support of the ministries and events that take place within them. This role leads the Facilities Team in their work and recruits and equips volunteer teams to serve. The Facilities Director is expected to embody the church’s core values and mission through a vibrant, Christ-centered attitude in day-to-day operations and to live out an active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Core Values: All staff must embrace the following values in support of the mission of Woods Chapel Church:

    · Go Team

    · Effective Impact

    · Fearless Exploration

    · Courageous Conversations

    Role and Responsibilities:

    1. Lead and oversee all properties of the church and the maintenance of the properties (40%)

    · Manage all buildings and grounds.

    · Collaborate with Operations Director to purchase equipment and supplies.

    · Manage the utilization of storage areas and storage units.

    · Oversee outside cleaning company.

    · Oversee building maintenance/repair services.

    · Schedule outside service providers, including but not limited to: Electrical, HVAC, Lawn care, Snow removal, Parking Lots, Pest control, Interior/exterior painting, Trash, Backflow system, Elevator, Security system, Fire alarm, Fire sprinkler system, Kitchen fire suppression system, etc.

    · Work in conjunction with the Landscape team to maintain and oversee the church grounds.

    · Ensure maintenance and licensing of all church vehicles.

    · Schedule HVAC per the activities scheduled in the building.

    2. Lead facilities staff and volunteers (40%)

    Supervise and lead facility support staff.

    · Recruit, train, and develop volunteer leaders and team members, creating clear opportunities for others to serve and lead.

    · Delegate responsibilities and “give ministry away” rather than personally assuming all tasks and responsibilities.

    · Identify and develop leaders who can take ownership of specific areas of facilities ministry.

    · Foster a team culture in which people are encouraged, equipped, trusted, and empowered to use their gifts.

    · Provide regular coaching, feedback, and opportunities for growth to facility support staff and volunteer leaders.

    · Build relationships and come alongside team members in a way that develops both their skills and leadership capacity.

    · Work alongside team members for a minimum of 10 hours per week.

    3. Responsible for security and emergency management of all properties (10%)

    · Maintain security at all buildings.

    · Oversee the Security Team on Sunday mornings.

    · Maintain all building AEDs, First Aid kits, wheelchairs, and other medical devices.

    · Ensure that the Response Preparedness Plan is defined and followed.

    4. Administration (5%)

    · Plan and administer facilities budget.

    · Maintain all property and service contracts.

    · Maintain confidentiality.

    · Other duties as assigned by the Operations Director

    5. Fulfill staff functions as needed, based upon requirements and spiritual gifts (5%)

    · Continued growth in personal spiritual formation through daily practices (i.e., chapel, devotion, and prayer).

    · Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as needed, ensuring that no ministry silos exist at Woods Chapel Church.

    · Participate in church-wide events and holidays that are critical to Woods Chapel culture.

    · Share individual spiritual gifts to bless those around you.

    Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

    · Demonstrated a passion and love for Christ.

    · High School diploma or equivalent

    · Minimum of five years of facility maintenance and supervisory experience in a commercial office building, school, or church, with preference given to candidates with large church-related experience

    · Certified Facility Manager Accreditation is preferred.

    · Ability to read and interpret blueprints, building plans, equipment specifications, and related technical documents.

    · Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and follow through on verbal and written instructions.

    · Ability to lift heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds and perform the physical requirements associated with facilities operations and maintenance.

    · Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

    · Demonstrated ability to lead, recruit, train, equip, and develop staff and volunteers.

    · Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen well, build relationships, resolve problems, and work effectively with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, contractors, and ministry partners.

    · Friendly/approachable/hospitable

    · Must be willing to change and be very flexible.

    Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance

    • Health insurance

    • Life insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Vision insurance

    Work Location: In person

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  • Position Summary

    The Choral Scholar (Tenor) provides musical leadership by singing with the Chapel Choir during worship services and special events. This part-time position supports the church's worship ministry through excellent musicianship, leadership within the tenor section, occasional hymn leadership, and solo or ensemble performances.  

    Core Values

    All staff must embrace the following values in support of the mission of Woods Chapel Church:  

    • Go Team  

    • Effective Impact  

    • Fearless Exploration  

    • Courageous Conversations  

    Role and Responsibilities

    • Sing as a member of the Chapel Choir during Sunday morning worship services from 9:15-11:00 AM 

    • Attend and participate in weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals from 6:45-8:30 PM 

    • Sing at special services, which include Easter, Christmas Eve, and the Christmas Cantata in December

    • Strengthen the tenor section by providing confident vocal leadership

    • Learn music before rehearsal to lead the tenor section 

    • Lead sectionals when needed. This will include knowing all voice parts and must be able to conduct during the sectional

    • Occasionally serve as a hymn leader, soloist, or member of a vocal ensemble/quartet. At least one rehearsal with the accompanist will be required for special music 

    • Model professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude while serving alongside volunteer musicians

    • Support the mission and worship ministry of Woods Chapel Church

    • Give notice of at least 24 hours if cannot attend a rehearsal or a Sunday morning 

    • Help the music librarians when needed (gathering music, take care of folders, help singers, etc.) 

    Qualifications and Educational Requirements

    • Enrolled as a music major (or equivalent vocal performance program) at an accredited college or university  

    • Strong tenor vocalist with excellent sight-reading and ensemble skills preferred  

    • Ability to attend Wednesday evening rehearsals and Sunday morning worship services consistently  

    • Reside within approximately 50 miles of Lee's Summit, Missouri 

    • Must have reliable transportation

    • Previous choral or church music experience preferred

    If you are interested in this position, please contact Beth Files.

  • Position Summary

    The Accompanist provides musical leadership for traditional worship by accompanying the choir, orchestra, congregation, and soloists during rehearsals, worship services, and special events. This position supports the worship ministry through excellent musicianship, thoughtful preparation, and collaborative partnership with the Traditional Music Director and volunteer musicians.  

    Core Values

    All staff must embrace the following values in support of the mission of Woods Chapel Church:  

    • Go Team  

    • Effective Impact  

    • Fearless Exploration  

    • Courageous Conversations  

    Role and Responsibilities

    • Accompany the choir and orchestra with hymns and special music 

    • Prepare choir anthems for rehearsal four to six weeks in advance 

    • Accompany the choir and orchestra for large works such as Christmas Cantata, Easter and multiple services on Christmas Eve 

    • The candidate should be available for the following times / rehearsals: 

    • Sunday morning 9:00 AM for orchestra rehearsals and 9:30 AM for choir rehearsal 

    • Play for Traditional service at 10:00 AM each Sunday 

    • Special music rehearsal 6:30 PM on some Wednesday evenings 

    • Wednesday evening choir rehearsal 7:00-8:30 PM 

    • Monthly collaboration with the choir director 

    • Sunday evening Christmas Cantata in December 

    • Christmas Eve all Traditional Services 

    • Prepare music independently as needed

    • Model professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude while serving alongside volunteer musicians 

    • Support the mission and worship ministry of Woods Chapel Church

    • Additional work may be available for accompanist at weddings and funerals held at the church

    Qualifications and Educational Requirements

    • Piano experience accompanying in a traditional church setting 

    • Knowledge of hymns and appropriate special music for solos, preludes and postludes 

    • An understanding of the seasons of the church and appropriate music for those seasons 

    • Able to sightread at a moderate level for choir anthems and special music 

    • A strong idea of theology related to music and embrace the practices of Woods Chapel Church 

    • A team approach to work with the music department, conductors of ensembles, and staff 

    If you are interested in this position, please contact Beth Files.

  • We Care has many different afternoon positions they are looking to fill. These positions are all part-time.

    Must be 18 to apply. Contact Beth Horridge if interested!