Worcester Fellowship Executive Director and Pastor, Worcester, MA
Worcester Fellowship is an outdoor church reaching homeless and at risk adults for worship, small group gatherings, and leadership development. We are supported by indoor churches and work with them to develop relationships with people in downtown Worcester. Worcester Fellowship is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and works closely with the Episcopal Church, The United Methodist Church, and any other ministry that will accept our theology that God loves you now, the way you are.
This is a transitional position as the existing Executive Director reduces her workload. The position starts at 14 hours a week and will expand to 20 as the transition proceeds. Details of the transition schedule will be worked out after hiring.
The Executive Director is responsible for working with the board to assure a solid financial support for the ministry and to set the vision for the ministry. This person will work with the staff and volunteers to carry out the ministry and to communicate our radical welcome theology that God Loves You Now.
Reports to: Board
Hours: Starting at 14 hours per week, to be increased to 20 hours a week as negotiated with existing executive director and the board.
Status: Employee.
Pay Rate: $28/hour
Requirements for this position:
- Ordination or approval for ordination contingent on a call.
- Ability to be welcoming; to show love and respect to all and treating all people equally, taking into account special needs of those who may be subject to discrimination because of race, sexual orientation, immigration status, housing status, criminal background, etc.
- Master’s of Divinity or equivalent
- Clinical Pastoral Education; at least one unit
- Two years or more experience working with people who have experienced homelessness, prison populations, or people with addictions
- Fundraising experience: either a demonstrated ability to raise funds, significant experience with grant writing, or sales and marketing experience.
- Prior experience with management and supervision of staff.
- The ability to hold and communicate a vision for Worcester Fellowship.
- Access to reliable transportation
- Basic computer skills; WORD, EXCEL, etc.
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Effective preaching skills
Summary Job Description
The executive director and pastor of Worcester Fellowship is responsible for the overall health and vitality of our ministry to people without homes and people at risk of homelessness. This includes assuring that pastoral care, outreach, and program development are supported, and that Worcester fellowship is integrated into the Worcester service network. At the same time the executive director makes sure that our ministry with people who have homes, and churches that have buildings, helps build connections to people on the streets and to the issues that arise from living without a home. Supporting these missions is the work of financial viability: fundraising, grant writing, relationship building, denominational affiliations, etc. The pastor of Worcester Fellowship is also responsible (with other pastors) for Sunday worship, funerals, weddings, baptisms, and other programs that support the life of our church. A more detailed job description is available.
These are not required but would be considered a plus
Worcester Fellowship is especially looking for individuals who are veterans, or are fluent in Spanish or ASL.
To apply please contact The Rev. Elizabeth M. Magill, Executive Director, pastor@worcesterfellowship.org.
Worcester Fellowship, Inc www.worcesterfellowship.org
PO Box 3510 facebook.com/worcesterfellowship
Worcester MA 01613