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Diaconate Coordinator Downtown

Diaconate Coordinator

Part-time B (under 30 hours/week) • Downtown
Job Title: Diaconate Coordinator
Department: Redeemer Downtown
Reports to: Director of Community Life
Work Hours: 20 hrs/week
Salary Band: $30 - $35/hour, based on experience
Start Date: December 1, 2024

Your purpose starts here! By joining Redeemer Downtown, you’ll help us realize our vision to be a community experiencing renewal by the Gospel, raising up generations of disciples, living for Jesus in the city.

Position Summary
This position furthers the vision and values of Redeemer Downtown by managing the operational needs of the Diaconate and the facilitation of the Mercy Fund. The Diaconate, a mercy ministry of Redeemer Downtown, cares for those in the Redeemer Downtown community with practical needs and shapes a culture of care. The manager will work closely with the Diaconate team (especially the Diaconate Board), the Community Life team, and the pastor liaison to the Diaconate.

Roles and Responsibilities
Diaconate - 70%
  • Ensure excellent execution of the mission and scope of the Diaconate
  • Work with the Diaconate and particularly the Diaconate board to shape, oversee and review diaconate ‘client care plans’ and, in exceptional circumstances, provide direct client care
  • Oversee all administrative aspects of the Diaconate, including client assignments to deacons and deaconesses, diaconate training and training manual, filing systems, client documentation and records, member assignments, TouchPoint troubleshooting, etc.
  • Coordinate logistics for and attend monthly meetings for Diaconate and special events during the year, some of which will be in evenings or weekends
  • Foster a healthy Diaconate culture through ongoing equipping, care, and support of the deacons and deaconesses
  • Acquire and stay updated on local and state resources for clients and ensure appropriate delivery of resources to clients
  • Manage all administrative aspects of the recruitment, nomination, and installation process for new deacons, deaconesses, and elders, including nominations, application processing, interview logistics, theological and practical skills training
  • Ensure the timely processing of all Diaconate care requests received via sources outside of care intake form (i.e., phone and website inquiries, bulletin info form)
  • Attend, support, and participate in Diaconate Board meetings
Mercy Fund Strategy and Administration - 30%
  • Process all financial assistance requests for diaconate clients, ensuring financial requests are in line with approved care plans, payment is accurate and timely, and liaise with the finance department and Redeemer Counseling Services
  • Manage the administration of the Mercy Fund by evaluating financial requests and facilitating funds
  • Maintain financial summary of Mercy Fund (i.e., gifts received, financial expenditures, funds available), and provide statistics re: how funds are used if requested.
Characteristics
Need to embrace Redeemer Downtown’s vision: A community experiencing renewal by the Gospel, raising up generations of disciples, living for Jesus in the city. The candidate should be aligned with the philosophy of ministry of Redeemer Downtown and the core theological principles of the Presbyterian Church in America including the Westminster Standards (Confession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechisms). Godliness of character is essential. 

Qualifications
  • Experience and practical knowledge of the Diaconate required. The candidate must have a desire to see people grow in Christ, love for the Lord and core foundational beliefs with regard to the Christian faith along with the knowledge that God transforms lives.
  • Must be committed to the life and work of Redeemer Downtown as a regular attender of the Sunday service.
  • Minimum four years of college required.
  • Social work and/or case management experience required. A theological or counseling degree from an accredited seminary preferred, but not required.
  • Must be a dependable, team player with ability to take initiative and demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, coupled with the ability to attract, equip, and mobilize lay leaders. 
  • Must be process-oriented with strong emotional intelligence
  • Work hours are generally flexible yet must be available for some evenings and weekends.
  • Must be open to becoming a member of Redeemer Downtown

Whether you are seeking to pursue your purpose, spend more time with your family, invest time in your education, or enjoy your hobbies, a part-time job with Redeemer allows you time to explore all of that, and more, while earning a competitive wage and being part of an organization that is building a great city!

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set; experience and training; licensure, certifications, and ordination; and other organizational needs.
Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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