Executive Director, Head of Operations at Central Presbyterian Church

Company: The Gospel Coalition
Location: New York
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Central Presbyterian Church is seeking an experienced, energetic, and skillful Executive Director who has a passion for serving the church and advancing the mission of Central Church and its ministries, including its growing initiative, Resound Project. The preferred candidate has at least 15 years of experience operating religious, educational, not-for-profit, or for-profit organizations with public access venues, and possesses the relevant knowledge, drive, and judgment to plan and accomplish the strategic goals of a complex, multi-dimensional organization in a demanding, fast-paced environment. In addition, the ideal candidate possesses in-depth, hands-on experience overseeing the development of a high-growth organization into a sizeable operation.Reporting to the Senior Pastor, the Executive Director will serve on the Executive Leadership Team. While the Senior Pastor will lead the development of strategic vision and ministry goals, the Executive Director will take a lead role in the execution and oversight of all operations of Central Church and Resound Project with the goal that the church's multi-faceted initiatives will be properly executed and implemented, well-coordinated, and reasonably measured for effectiveness. The Executive Director possesses the authority and responsibility to ensure that all human resource and compensation policies are executed across the breadth of the organization.Job DescriptionThe primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to translate the respective missions and visions of Central Church and Resound Project into effectively functioning operations. The expectation is that the Executive Director's time will be divided roughly 75%/25% between Central Church and Resound Project.The Executive Director will support the Senior Pastor and will provide oversight to the staff with respect to administration, finance, development, communications, facilities management, human resources, information technology, and general operations, subject to the direction of the Senior Pastor. An essential element of the job will be setting and pursuing priorities for the development, maturity, and growth of Central Church and Resound Project.General ResponsibilitiesPersonal and Cultural

• Model a life of Christian faithfulness in reliance upon the Holy Spirit by cultivating one's own spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical life and by prioritizing relationships with one's family.
• Embrace and promote a culture of service, excellence, humility, integrity, courage, creativity, and joyful productivity, supported by effective communications and team building.Operations
  • Oversee the ongoing organizational design, definition, and execution of operations; develop a framework of metrics with which to assess effectiveness; and rebalance the organization and operations as needed.
  • Implement one-year and five-year strategic plans for Central and Resound Project as set by Central Church's Senior Pastor.
  • Assist staff members in goal setting, planning, prioritization, and implementation in order to facilitate highly effective functioning operations.
  • Ensure the implementation of effective internal and external communication strategies for both Central Church and Resound Project.Finance
    • Oversee and implement financial processes which guarantee the solvency and stability of the organization and which satisfy the organization's external reporting requirements, all within a framework of effective financial controls.
    • Lead the annual budgeting process for Central Church and Resound Project.
    • Present annual budgets and financial needs to the Central Church Senior Pastor and Resound Project President, the Central Church officers, and the Resound Project advisory board for approval.
    • Oversee the development and presentation of regular financial reports that inform leadership regarding key aspects of financial performance.
    • Ensure the proper execution of annual internal and external audits.Human Resources
      • Oversee all human resource activities leading to attractive compensation and benefits programs, healthy culture, development opportunities for teammates, and fair processes for team members to provide feedback on the organization and their experience.
      • Ensure the Employee Handbook is accurate and updated on a timely basis.
      • Advise all staff members on the proper implementation of all policies and procedures.
      • Ensure that all human resource events are properly executed, including new hires, terminations, benefits enrollments, and employee self-reviews.
      • Participate in the quarterly and annual staff review process with the Senior Pastor and Personnel Committee.
      • Define, oversee, and revise as needed Central's policies for staff performance appraisal, feedback, and performance improvement processes.Facilities and Infrastructure
        • Oversee the design and execution of core operating platforms including Central's physical buildings and infrastructure, computing and communications hardware, and systems and software, including third-party software platforms.
        • Oversee the Facilities team and ensure the proper maintenance, renovation, and repair of the building.
        • Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of HVAC, MEP, and fire and safety systems.
        • Oversee all security personnel and regularly review and propose improvements to building security.
        • Ensure all operation manuals and necessary maintenance contracts are in place.
        • Review and approve external vendor contract documents and capital expenditures.
        • Oversee the purchase and/or lease of office equipment and furniture as needed, executed primarily through the Facilities team.
        • Propose capital improvements to the Senior Pastor and Facilities Committee to enhance the ministries and operations of Central Church.
        • Develop and review risk management strategies on an annual basis and oversee all safety and security concerns.
        • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and city laws and statutes.
        • Ensure property and casualty insurance policies are in place to adequately protect the church, staff members, and congregation.About Central Church and Resound ProjectCentral Presbyterian Church is a historic, 200-year-old congregation in the heart of New York City that has experienced significant renewal over the past 20 years and is currently home to a diverse body of seasoned leaders, many families, and a dynamic body of students, young professionals, and artists. Central launched Resound Project in 2021 with a vision to strengthen new and existing churches in light of the changing cultural context so that the gospel of Jesus Christ might resound to the next generation. Resound Project is constituted as an initiative housed within Central Church and under the oversight of Central's officers along with its own President and advisory board. It will remain deeply tied to Central through interlocking board appointments, the fact that Central's Senior Pastor is Resound Project's President, and also Central's role as a leading source of funding for the foreseeable future. The combined budgets of Central Church and Resound Project range between $4 and $5 million annually, with plans to scale both entities over time.Reporting Relationship
          • The Executive Director will report to the Senior Pastor of Central Church and the President of Resound Project and serve on the Executive Leadership Team.
          • Informal interactions with the Senior Pastor/President are likely to occur on a nearly daily basis, with formal one-to-one meetings occurring once per week.
          • The Executive Director will meet routinely with the Senior Pastor/President to discuss quarterly and annual goal setting, performance review, coaching, and career development.
          • The Executive Director will provide an operations report to Central Church's officers and the Resound Project advisory board at each board meeting.
          • The Executive Director will provide the Board of Trustees with reports on all finance, facilities, and insurance matters on at least a monthly basis.Expectations of Central Church and Resound Project Staff
            • A personal and growing commitment to Jesus as Lord and Savior in reliance upon his grace
            • A commitment to the authority of Scripture and to a lifestyle that befits a follower of Jesus
            • A willingness to work within the framework of the church's governing structure and procedures
            • A willing heart, teachable spirit, positive attitude, flexible nature, and sense of humor
            • A team ministry commitment which places the good of the whole over individual goals
            • An ability to work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
            • A focus on maintaining proper priorities and boundaries in one's personal and family life
            • A dedication to our staff values of excellence, integrity, humility, courage, and creativity
            • A commitment to personally support the work of the church through financial gifts and prayer
            • A passion for excellence for the glory of God
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