Women’s College Associate

Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (PURPOSE)

Responsible for serving alongside the College Ministry team to disciple and shepherd college-aged women, strengthen ministry systems, and help create environments where students can connect, grow in their faith, serve, and take next steps in their relationship with Jesus.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION (SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & EDUCATION)

• A committed Christian living a life of obedience; beliefs consistent with NPHX Church statement of faith.
• Passion for seeing college students come to faith in Jesus Christ and for them to grow in that faith and live it out daily.
• Passionate about developing and discipling college students to be the next generation of church leaders.
• Driven, Initiative Taker, Fun, Loving, Relational, Energizer, Encourager, Compassionate.
• Demonstrated ability to apply biblical knowledge to everyday situations.
• Highly relational—ability to interact with a variety of people in a variety of circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to select, build, and lead successful, productive volunteer teams.
• Humble, teachable heart. • Desire to continue to grow spiritually and in work proficiency required.
• Self-motivation and commitment to excellence is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong administration skills.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict or other tense/sensitive situations.
• Must be/become a member of NPHX Church.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Evaluation criteria based on these responsibilities listed on review forms)

Connect Groups ~ 25%

• Recruit, equip, and develop Connect Group leaders.
• Oversee Connect Group scheduling, planning, and execution.
• Plan and lead regular Connect Group leader meetings.
• Develop and maintain a shepherding system to regularly check in with Connect Group leaders and provide encouragement, support, and accountability.
• Follow up with leaders to ensure groups are functioning well and address needs or challenges as they arise.
• Plan and execute an annual Connect Group leader retreat.
• Communicate consistently with Connect Group leaders regarding upcoming events, meetings, curriculum, expectations, and important ministry information.
• Ensure weekly Connect Group curriculum is created, prepared, and distributed to leaders in a timely manner.
• Assist with developing discussion questions and content for Connect Group curriculum.
• Maintain accurate administrative records and systems related to Connect Groups.
• Track Connect Group attendance and participation.
• Follow up with students who are interested in joining a Connect Group and help connect them with an appropriate group.
• Monitor the overall health and effectiveness of the Connect Group ministry and identify opportunities for improvement.

Serve Team ~ 20%

• Recruit and invite students to serve on the Collective Serve Team.
• Lead and oversee the Serve Team onboarding process.
• Communicate regularly with volunteers regarding schedules, expectations, responsibilities, and important ministry information.
• Plan and execute Serve Team rallies and gatherings.
• Ensure all necessary preparation and setup is completed before each Collective service.
• Help ensure Serve Team volunteers understand their roles and follow through on their commitments.
• Provide accountability and encouragement to volunteers to promote consistency and faithfulness in serving.
• Plan and execute volunteer appreciation events and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate administrative systems for tracking Serve Team volunteers, schedules, participation, and other relevant information.

The Collective ~ 20%

• Assist with planning and executing the weekly Collective service.
• Help oversee and coordinate the various elements of the weekly service.
• Lead and coordinate post-Collective events.
• Assist with platform announcements, testimonies, prayer times, and other elements of the service.
• Intentionally connect with female first-time guests and help them feel welcomed, known, and connected to the ministry.
• Follow up with female students and help them take appropriate next steps within the church and college ministry.
• Assist students as they pursue baptism and other spiritual next steps.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and leading potential residents and interns within the ministry.
• Assist with social media promotion and communication for the college ministry.

Women’s Discipleship & Pastoral Care ~ 20%

• Serve as a primary point person for the women within the college ministry.
• Build intentional, relational connections with female students.
• Disciple and walk alongside women as they grow in their relationship with Jesus.
• Provide encouragement, prayer, spiritual guidance, and appropriate pastoral care.
• Identify women who may need additional support, discipleship, or connection to church leadership.
• Help create a culture where women feel known, cared for, challenged, and equipped to follow Jesus and lead others.

Mission Trips ~ 5%

• Attend and actively participate in the college ministry mission trip(s).
• Assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of the mission trip(s).
• Help lead and disciple students throughout the mission trip experience.

Fall Retreat ~ 5%

• Assist with planning and executing the annual college ministry fall retreat.
• Help prepare and teach breakout sessions.
• Assist with student discipleship, leadership, and ministry needs throughout the retreat.

Essential Team Member of NPHX Church ~ 5%

• Participate in all required activities for NPHX Staff (Sunday Service, Staff meetings, Christmas Eve, Christmas for Phoenix, Thanksgiving for Phoenix, Easter, etc.)
• Encourages spiritual focus and commitment by modeling the core values of NPHX Church.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor – not to exceed 5%