CHICAGO, IL (December 21, 2005) – Applications are being accepted for a position as assistant to the church planting group of the Evangelical Covenant Church. The position will be available in early January.
This position provides administrative support and event management for the three-member group that includes the director of church planting, the associate director for church planting and congregational development, and the projects manager for the Churches Planting Churches initiative.
Responsibilities include managing various administrative functions, monthly report tracking, church membership documentation, managing all aspects of Church Planting Assessment Centers and Training Centers events, and providing general support to the total departmental team, in addition to other duties.
Qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent from a four-year college (preferred), two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The individual must have a deep commitment to Christ, the mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church, and the purposes of the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism.
Other qualifications include excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, the ability to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities in a professional and prompt manner, and the ability to work with limited direction. The individual must be able to generate creative solutions, translate concepts, and demonstrate attention to detail. The position demands accuracy and the ability to maintain confidentiality. The individual must be courteous and relate well to internal and external customers and must be tactful and possess highly developed communication skills (written and verbal, English). The individual must be able to travel 20-28 days per year (three-four days at a time).
A more complete list of responsibilities and qualifications is available upon request.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume no later than January 3 to Gary Walter, executive minister of Church Growth & Evangelism, the Evangelical Covenant Church, 5101 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625. Information may be sent by fax to 773-784-4366 or by email to gary.walter@covchurch.org.
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