Director of Community Engagement – Cook’s Church, Charlotte, NC

Director of Community Engagement

Part Time, Paid Position

Cook’s Church, Charlotte, NC

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**Overview: **

Are you passionate about building community connections and fostering faith-based initiatives? Cook’s Church is seeking a creative and innovative individual to join our team as a Director of Community Engagement. This part-time, one-year paid Staff position offers exceptional flexibility and is an ideal role for followers of Jesus Christ who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in our community and within our congregation.

**Duties: **

• Liaise with our Church’s daycare parents and congregation to build strong, faith-filled relationships.
• Engage with the wider community through creative short-form social media content in collaboration with our Pastor and the Digital/Communications team.
• Assist existing Youth Leaders with programs. Some attendance with youth activities will be required. Participation in Children’s Sermon time during Sunday Morning Worship Service will be scheduled with Minister and Worship Committee.
• Working with limited budgets, create events to foster connection between Cook’s Church and the surrounding communities. Sunday morning service attendance is encouraged (constitutes portion of the 18 – 20 hours per week commitment).

**Requirements: **

A committed follower of Jesus Christ, embodying our values of faithfulness and community service. Someone with a flair for creativity, imagination, and vision. An individual who thrives in a role that offers freedom and flexibility. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong social media skills. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the community.

**What We Offer:

– A flexible, part-time schedule that respects your time and commitments.

– A supportive and dynamic work environment, where your ideas are valued, and your growth is encouraged.

– The opportunity to play a key role in impactful community and faith-based projects.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule based on workload.

Schedule:

• Work Location: In person and validated work from home.
• 18 – 20 hours per week including Sunday service hours and Sessional Committee meetings when required.
• Attendance at our Sunday morning worship services requirement: 2 – 3 Sundays per month (note: these hours apply towards the total requirement in bullet point #2 above). Leadership of Children’s Time during the service will be coordinated with the Worship Committee.

**Join Us: ** This role is more than a job – it’s a chance to be at the heart of our church’s community engagement and outreach initiatives. If you are driven by faith and have a heart for community service, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief statement of faith to Cook’s Church, contact points below. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Cook’s Church: Cook’s Church is a 125 + year old Presbyterian church located in the northwest portion of Mecklenburg County very near Mt. Island Lake. Cook’s Church has served this area, that was previously an agrarian part of the county with a large family-oriented congregation for 125 + years. Cook’s has been an anchor, both historically and dynamically for this area as it transforms to a growth area of the city/county and presents a very diverse population. Cook’s congregation feels that a large part of our mission is to reach out to and serve all persons in this part of God’s vineyard. We are amid revitalizing our Church outreach, our campus, our congregation, and our commitment to God’s path for this congregation.

Contact points:

• Cook’s Church

3413 Mt. Holly – Huntersville Road

Charlotte, NC 28216

Attn: Reg King, Personnel Committee Chairman

704 399 7735

office@cookschurch.org

• Reg King (Personnel Committee Chairman)

704 651 9812

regking60@yahoo.com