EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director at Church of the Cross (CotC) is a strategic leader tasked with implementing our church's vision through the effective management of operations, administration, finances, and human resources. This pivotal role aligns people and resources with our mission and core values, ensuring our services and programs operate seamlessly and fruitfully. Working in close partnership with the Rector, the Executive Director oversees all operational aspects of the church, enabling the Rector to focus on pastoral leadership and care, vision, preaching, and teaching. This will involve delegating various responsibilities listed below to appropriate staff and lay leaders, at times providing oversight rather than direct execution, while maintaining ultimate responsibility for the results. Reporting directly to the Rector, the Executive Director serves as a key liaison between the church's leadership and its congregation, ensuring that both strategic and operational objectives are met effectively and in alignment with the church's overall mission. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Strategic Leadership

    • In collaboration with the Rector and church leadership, lead in strategic planning, execution, and monitoring, translating church vision into actionable goals.

    • Implement and monitor a 5-year plan.

    • Assist the Rector and Assistant Pastor with setting the agenda for staff and clergy meetings, facilitate the meeting, track actions and progress, and take proposals to the Parish Council (PC) for consideration.

    • Assist the Rector and Senior Warden with setting the agenda for PC meetings, facilitate the meeting, track actions and progress, and take PC decisions to the staff for implementation.

    • Develop volunteer recruitment, training, and retention strategies.

    • Create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy.

    • Coordinate our “Pastoral Residency Program.”

  • Operational Management

    • Manage day-to-day and long-term church operations.

    • Oversee and coordinate all church services, events, ministries, and future expansions, including Sunday service operations, setup, room utilization, and materials distribution.

    • Manage lay leader training and development, and oversee volunteer scheduling and communications, ensuring effective coordination for services and events.

    • Managing and coordinating, both here and throughout, focuses on strategically delegating tasks and providing oversight, rather than directly executing each task, to ensure high-quality execution and outcomes.   

  • Administration

    • Manage and continue to improve all administrative functions.

    • Liaise with landlords, managing lease renewal, room usage, supplies, and maintenance.

    • Work with CotC leaders to plan and strategize about current and future building needs.

    • Manage and oversee the church's IT infrastructure, data security, and digital presence, ensuring effective and secure technology use in all church operations and database management.

    • Oversee internal and external communications, including digital media and public relations, ensuring that all these channels are aligned with the church’s mission, ministries, and programs.

  • Financial Oversight

    • In collaboration with the Parish Council, Treasurer and Finance Committee, oversee church finances and ensure responsible stewardship of church funds.

    • Manage budget, planning, reporting, and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).

    • Manage payroll, benefits, and church offerings.

  •  Human Resources

    • In collaboration with the Rector oversee recruitment, training, and development of clergy and staff.

    • Develop, maintain, and implement HR policies and procedures, and keep clergy and staff job descriptions up-to-date.

    • In partnership with the Rector, develop annual clergy and staff plans, oversee ministry development, and perform annual reviews, and meet regularly with clergy and staff to support them logistically and with goal setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Spiritual maturity and strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.

  • Experience in administration and management, preferably in a nonprofit or church setting.

  • Ability to recruit, lead, and motivate lay leaders and manage a large network of volunteers.

  • Competence in various software and technology, such as Planning Center.

  • Flexibility for weekend and evening work.

  • An understanding and appreciation for the Anglican tradition.

  • Live in Greater Boston and attend Church of the Cross.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND COMPENSATION

The Executive Director position at Church of the Cross is designed to be a full-time role, reflecting the considerable responsibilities and significant impact associated with leading our church's operations. As a full-time employee, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive package, commensurate with their experience and qualifications.

We understand that exceptional candidates may have different needs or constraints. Therefore, we are open to discussing a part-time arrangement for the right individual. As part of this discussion, we will determine whether a part-time salaried or hourly compensation structure is most appropriate, depending on relevant factors such as the expected workload, responsibilities, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Furthermore, should a part-time arrangement be agreed upon, we are committed to evaluating and providing additional part-time support to ensure the role’s responsibilities are fully met and our church’s needs are effectively addressed. This flexibility allows us to accommodate the right candidate while ensuring that our church’s needs are effectively met.