Employment

Position Overview:        

The Cares Hub Community Liaison Food Mobilizer will support the Food Programs through deliveries, managing stock, building relationships in the community, investing in community leadership, staying abreast on needs/strengths of the community, and assisting with food distribution events. This position functions as a bridge between the CARES Hub and the Gaithersburg community.

Responsibilities:        

1. Drive to collect inventory from local vendors and food rescue organizations.
2. Receive food deliveries at the Hub and check orders for accuracy against the purchase order/receipt.
3. Break down food pallets and stock inventory with the help of volunteers.
4. Keep the loading dock and surrounding area clean and clear of all boxes, debris, and pallets.
5. Load van with groceries and supplies for in-neighborhood distributions.
6. Assist with receiving, inventory and storing diaper delivery as needed.
7. Manage and execute in-neighborhood distributions with the help of volunteers.
8. Provide direction and guide volunteers as necessary to accomplish tasks.
9. Be available (Monday-Friday) to receive and execute emergency food deliveries within 24 hours of the request received. Emergency requests received on Friday MUST be delivered the same day.
10. Execute daily deliveries of food to clients in an efficient and timely manner.
11. Assist with choice pantry as needed.
12. Assist the Food Programs Manager with phone calls as needed.
13. Be available to work evening/weekend hours at least once per month to assist with executing food distributions
14. Cultivate relationships with vulnerable and underserved communities in Gaithersburg, including with community leaders and apartment complex managers.
15. Be a bridge between the community and the Hub, keeping abreast on the needs, values, concerns, and strengths of the community we serve
16. Demonstrate cultural competence, respect, empathy, and active listening
17. Help promote equity at food distributions, managing conflict if needed
18. Be flexible and pivot as systems innovate
19. Promote community ownership and community leadership in all aspects of food distributions
20. Develop trusting relationships with clients, share information about other resources and when appropriate refer clients to the Hub Case Manager for additional assistance.
21. Assist with Baby Essentials Program as needed
22. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Spanish/English fluency is required.
• A Maryland Driver’s license with a clean driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
• Team attitude and willingness to collaborate with staff and community partners
• Clean appearance and professional demeanor
• Strong work ethic, able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to perform manual labor involving heavy lifting, carrying bags several flights of stairs, and standing for long periods of time
• Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths/challenges of the Gaithersburg community
• Ability to work with Google Calendars, Excel, and Gmail
• Ability to work on a team and perceive the needs of other team members.

Full-time 40-45 hours per week (exempt)

Reports to: Gaithersburg CARES Hub General Manager

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Careers@senecacreek.org

Position Overview:        

We are searching for a strong visionary leader who is highly relational to lead our high school / young adult ministry into the future. We understand that today’s students are wary of organized religion and skeptical of authority, but they are intrigued by Jesus. We know that reaching today’s students requires more than just a new model of ministry; it’s a whole new conversation. We’re passionate about engaging young people and addressing the messy and complex questions that they are asking.

Seneca Creek gives staff wide latitude to innovate and the freedom to pursue new ideas. The ideal candidate will collaborate with our middle school director to develop long-term goals across middle and high school ministry. The high school / Young adult pastor will sit on the staff alignment team to foster collaboration and integration of students into the wider church body.

Ideal candidates must have experience ministering in a multi-ethnic, racially diverse context. They must be comfortable entering the messy world of teenagers and willing to reach out to teens who are far from God. They must be able to confidently address relevant issues facing students with grace and truth that is not judgmental or condemning. They must possess excellent public speaking skills with the ability to contextualize the gospel in culturally relevant ways that include the effective use of media.

It is critical that candidates are able to relate to and develop adult volunteers while at the same time develop a strong student leadership team. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and a self-starter able to think strategically, and define a path forward to accomplish ministry initiatives.

Responsibilities:        

1. Lead, manage, and oversee the ministries to young people at Seneca Creek, ensuring that programs and systems are aligned with the overall church vision and values and effectively accomplish our mission.
2. Recruit, equip, and deploy adult leaders to carry out the relational ministry that strives for excellence in reaching and discipling young people.
3. Develop teams of high school student volunteers who are actively engaged in serving in high school ministry.
4. Collaborate with lead pastor and creative arts team to create a Sunday worship experience that includes and engages high school and college students.
5. Develop and oversee an effective high school small groups ministry that is strategically discipling students in biblical literacy and HOPE as described in the Seneca Creek Vision.
6. Shepherd and invest in current young adults (18-25 years) to further develop and expand our ministry to young adults.
7. Ensure that ministries are outreach-oriented and reaching those who are disconnected from the Church.
8. Ensure that our ministry to minors is taking the precautions necessary to protect youth from injury or abuse and mitigating our risks by ensuring that our youth protection policy is observed.
9. Help develop and facilitate a cohesive ministry pipeline from childhood through young adult, including collaborating with other staff to develop effective bridges between age groups.
10. Build rapport and maintain regular communication with parents of students.
11. Collaborate with other pastors and directors to carry out the church’s strategic initiatives to effectively accomplish the mission and vision of the church.
12. Read, study, attend seminars, network, etc. to ensure continual personal and professional growth.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• A mature faith in Christ demonstrated by a life that is growing in the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
• Minimum five years experience leading in student ministry
• Youth ministry and/or theological training from an accredited institution
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build rapport with adult volunteers and students.
• Strong cultural competence and the ability to minister effectively in a multi-ethnic, culturally diverse setting.
• Strong teaching gifts with the ability to develop and deliver culturally relevant messages that engage, challenge, and inspire students to grow.
• Big picture thinker with the ability to set strategy and long range goals
• Passion and willingness to manage the tension between outreach and discipleship.
• Ability to connect with a multi-ethnic congregation in a mixed urban/suburban  setting.
• A team player with a commitment to the unity of the staff team and church
• Teachable and curious, continually pursuing personal and theological growth
• Ability to affirm, practice, and uphold an egalitarian theology.
• Ability to fully commit to the beliefs, mission, vision, and values of Seneca Creek Community Church

Full-time 40-45 hours per week (exempt)

Salary Package Includes: Health insurance, 403b Retirement, Vacation/sick leave, Long term disability insurance, Continuing professional development budget

Reports to: Executive Pastor

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Careers@senecacreek.org